All of us have someone or the other in our life, for whose wedding we wait- to enjoy, celebrate and have fun. But not many get a chance to give their best friend a bridal makeup, to give them a stunning look. That’s where Unni P. S. is unique, who came into the spotlight with the elegant makeover he gave his best friend Kavya Madhavan on the day of her wedding, a much-awaited event for most of us. He considers this as his greatest achievement.

The journey

Being a person of art he figured out his career soon enough. The glamour and artists of the film industry attracted him; he entered the film industry. The industry gave him the required push and then everything fell into place. According to him, it was then he found himself. “There was no preparation I must say. It was a watch and learn- lots of it. It was a case of make or break situation. Luckily for me, I was blessed with the right people at the right time,” he says about his preparation to enter the field. He keeps himself updated about the new and changing fashion trends by putting social media to efficient use.

When asked about the factor which still keeps him attached to the industry, he says “making my work stand out through celebrities and brides. It’s a good feeling to see my clients look ravishing and the feeling of content on their face when I am able to stand up to their expectations of a makeover”.

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Back to past

Now, after making his own space in the film industry and the world of fashion, while turning back to those days which paved the way to success, he says “Everyone, every single project I’ve worked on has been a breakthrough for me. It’s all a learning and to go past that challenge successfully by nailing the look is always a huge accomplishment”. To be in a field where it is difficult to stand out he is now in such a noticeable position and is a renowned celebrity makeup artist only because of the support of his parents, family and friends who always believed in him and his passion, he recalls.

Tips from the expert for a healthy, glowing skin

According to him, every person has the chance of having a good skin for which he suggests the following to be added to the diet.

Water 

Water always has its magical powers to keep our body healthy and fit. It flushes out toxins, keeps us hydrated and is an essential part of the diet to keep ourselves moisturized. The more water you drink, the better it is for your skin.

Fruits

Fruits like oranges, guava, papaya and so on are a rich source of Vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant. It keeps our skin young and gives us a fresh, wrinkle-free look. Some fruits purify the blood, which gives a shine to our skin as our skin is kept toxin-free. Fruits are known to aid having smooth skin.

Yogurt

Yogurt, while used on the skin as a face mask or scrub, has so many benefits like moisturizing, keeping fine lines and wrinkles at bay, fighting acne, fading pigmentation and blemishes, healing dark circles. It evens the skin tone. It can also treat sunburn and treat skin infections. It is also an excellent remedy for many of our common hair problems like dandruff and hair fall. Other than these known benefits it has wonderful effects while consumed. It is rich in many of the important nutrients and these nutrients help keeping skin in the pink. Also, improved digestive health due to yogurt can treat many of the common skin problems. It also boosts overall health and is a good supplement to aid the body in receiving vitamins and retaining good bacteria.

He considers oily food and fizzy drinks as a taboo for the skin and is a strict no-no for those who consider the health of their skin to be important. Sugar in these foods also reduces our health and make us prone to many of the lifestyle diseases.

A few extra tips

He also likes to share with the readers a few tips which are essential to maintain a good, healthy, gorgeous skin. 5 tips he shares are

1. Always make sure you get your 8-hour sleep game on point

2. Cleanliness and taking care of your skin as a regime or routine is vital

3. Investing in a good sunscreen

4. Keep it simple. Your skin gets damaged if you go for more experiments.

5. Using natural ingredients available at home, those concoctions are the best for the skin.