Shruti Haasan, like every other actor, appears to have beautiful skin. Before we jump to conclusions, the diva corrects us, explaining that while both of her parents have wonderful skin, it is her hormones and PCOS that create acne outbreaks on her skin. In an interview, the diva revealed what she does to keep her skin in good shape.

Breakouts are fairly prevalent for actresses due to the quantity of makeup they wear during shots. What is a diva’s recourse in such situations? “She swears by Salicylic acid,” she says, referring to the ingredient in face washes, serums, and other products. Aside from that, the diva is a strong proponent of oiling. “She loves oils for my hair and face,” she adds, adding that she eats half a teaspoon of oil regularly!

Potato and milk are one DIY solution the actress swears by to get rid of a tan, which is something that most Indians suffer with.

Some of the strangest chemicals have come and gone in the cosmetics business. Shruti said that she had used snail serum on her complexion when asked if she has tried and tested any of them. “Doesn’t this come out of the snail’s butthole and she’s putting it on my face?” she wondered.

She went on to recount the event and reminisce about it! “She used to be like the snail is doing susu and she was like oh my God, she’s putting it on my face when we were kids,” she admitted openly.

The diva also said that she isn’t a fan of Aloe Vera, the one beauty holy grail that most of us swear by.

Shruti also discussed being teased for wearing black lipstick, the finest beauty advice she’s ever received, and more.