Katrina Kaif has finally issued a statement amid harsh public scrutiny.
The Tiger Zinda Hai actress, who recently found herself at the center of intense criticism over her post-pregnancy weight gain, gave a new interview to The Hollywood Reporter India, speaking out on the post-partum changes after welcoming her first baby with husband Vicky Kaushal.
When asked about how motherhood changed her approach to skin and body care, the mother-of-one shared, “Post-pregnancy, my skin became even more sensitive, so it was a really tricky time because I had to understand what products were working for me. I found myself looking for products that felt soothing, calming and restorative.”
“During the months of final formulation testing for our Hydra Base Water Crème, my skin would feel calmer, smoother and more hydrated the next morning in a manner that was perceivable,” shared the actress, who owns a popular cosmetics and skincare line Kay Beauty, launched in 2019.
She added, “That reinforced my belief that focusing on your barrier support and repair is so important, as it’s our skin’s first line of defence to environmental stressors.”
Kaif was also asked how her idea of “looking your best” has changed her since she first entered the industry.
“It’s changed a lot. When I started out early through my modelling and acting career, there were a lot of stereotypes about what the beauty standards were. Now for me, looking my best is really about feeling my best, and that comes from taking care of myself as a whole,” she said.
The Dhoom 3 actress added, “A healthy diet, keeping the inflammation in your body under control, staying active, meditation, a phone-free daily hour of your morning and getting natural light first thing in the morning. It all makes a huge difference to how I feel, and ultimately how my skin behaves. I think when you feel healthy, that confidence naturally reflects on the outside.”
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal relationship
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif tied the knot in December 2021 in a private traditional Hindu wedding attended by close family and friends.
They welcomed their first and only child, son Vihaan, in November 2025.
