By News18
From red carpets to no-makeup selfies, celebrities often leave us wondering how they manage to maintain that lit-from-within, camera-ready glow, even after long hours on set, irregular schedules, and layers of makeup. While expensive skincare routines and exclusive treatments do play a role, there鈥檚 a lesser-known, science-backed approach that鈥檚 quietly reshaping the beauty game: syncing skincare with the body鈥檚 circadian rhythm.
This 24-hour internal clock governs everything from sleep and hormone production to digestion and remarkably skin regeneration. Yes, your skin runs on a clock, quite literally.
You might be wondering: how exactly are celebrities tuning into this clock? Just take a look at Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt, or Malaika Arora. You鈥檝e likely heard them preach their non-negotiables, 7鈥8 hours of quality sleep, no food after 7 PM, and a consistent daily routine built around 鈥渆arly to bed, early to rise.鈥 These aren鈥檛 just habits; they鈥檙e lifestyle choices that keep their circadian rhythms in check. And the payoff? Youthful, glowing skin and energy that defies their age.
Dr Milli Sinha, Aesthetic Physician, La Clinique and Expert, Oteria, shares, 鈥淵our skin has a schedule; yes, just like you do. It doesn鈥檛 function the same way at all hours. It protects during the day and repairs at night. And here鈥檚 the catch: if you鈥檙e not syncing with that rhythm, even the most luxurious creams and serums won鈥檛 work their magic because timing matters. A lot.鈥
She also adds, 鈥淭he real glow-up happens when you start living in tune with your skin鈥檚 natural cycle: getting enough sleep, eating on time, managing stress, and applying the right products at the right moments. That鈥檚 the not-so-secret behind radiant skin. It鈥檚 not just about what products you use, but when and how you use them. Syncing with your skin鈥檚 natural rhythm is where the real glow begins and that鈥檚 exactly what many celebrities get right.鈥
Celebrities and beauty insiders are increasingly aligning their lifestyles and skincare with this rhythm. Here鈥檚 how you can do the same for healthier, naturally glowing skin:
1. Sleep Like It鈥檚 Skincare
Celebrities like Alia Bhatt and Jennifer Lopez often credit consistent, quality sleep for their radiant skin and science backs them. During deep sleep, your body increases blood flow to the skin, repairs damage from UV exposure, and boosts collagen production. Skin renewal happens when your body is at rest. Skimping on sleep means compromising your skin鈥檚 recovery cycle. Aim for 7鈥8 hours and treat it as non-negotiable skincare.
2. Eat With the Sun to Support Your Skin
The timing of your meals plays a critical role in skin health. Digestive efficiency is also tied to your circadian rhythm. Late-night eating disrupts gut health, which in turn affects hormonal balance and that shows up on your skin. That鈥檚 why many celebrities follow time-restricted eating patterns or consume heavier meals earlier in the day. A healthy gut supports clearer, calmer skin from the inside out.
3. Time Your Skincare Like a Pro
Your skin has different needs throughout the day. In the morning, it鈥檚 essential to start with antioxidants and sunscreen to protect against environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution. By the afternoon, your skin may begin to lose moisture, so replenishing hydration helps maintain its elasticity and glow. At night, when your skin enters repair mode, it鈥檚 the ideal time to apply active ingredients like retinol or peptides to support renewal and recovery. Products at the wrong time can reduce their effectiveness. It鈥檚 not just what you apply, it鈥檚 when you apply it.
4. Hydrate According to Your Body Clock
Hydration isn鈥檛 about chugging water randomly. Celebrities sip water consistently throughout the day to maintain cellular hydration. However, overhydrating at night can disrupt sleep due to frequent bathroom trips, which in turn disturbs the skin鈥檚 recovery process. Think of hydration as a 12-hour job not a bedtime rush.
5. Limit Blue Light for a Better Glow
Blue light from screens suppresses melatonin, the hormone that signals your body to wind down. A lack of melatonin can impact not only your sleep but also the efficiency of your skin鈥檚 overnight regeneration. Emma Stone, among others, swears by cutting down screen time in the evenings to support her sleep and skin health. The result? Better sleep, better repair, better glow.
Don鈥檛 Just Follow a Routine, Follow Your Rhythm
Glowing skin starts with balance from within. It鈥檚 about syncing your habits, nutrition, sleep, and skincare with your body鈥檚 natural rhythm. Celebrities who look effortlessly radiant aren鈥檛 just using good products, they鈥檙e using them right. In a world obsessed with 10-step routines and trend-driven ingredients, understanding and honoring your biological clock might just be the most effective beauty hack of all.