As a skin specialist at Tune Aesthetic Clinic, I meet countless patients across Chennai and Coimbatore branches with unique concerns and inspiring stories. One such case who had taken treatment with me was Catherine, a bride-to-be who visited us for permanent hair removal and a HydraFacial treatment and skin whitening ahead of her wedding.
When she walked in, I was genuinely impressed. Her skin looked radiant and surprisingly well-maintained, with just a few minor blemishes. We began with the Hair removal and noticed how well-hydrated and healthy her skin looked. Curious, I asked her about her skincare routine.Catherine smiled and shared her routine. Her commitment reminded me that while professional treatments work wonders, daily self-care and skin discipline truly lay the foundation for a long-term glow. Her story is one of many that prove good skin is never just about genetics — it's about intention, care, and the right support at the right time.
And so, in her own words, here’s what Catherine had to say…
Catherine’s Honest Skincare Journey
Oh, I am a food lover , I love to eat all junk but never filled my tummy with enough water , I hate drinking water , not knowing water has got so much of benefits for skin and the entire body ,
After gaining some weight and looking myself in the mirror or some of images in phone i flet i am looking very old at the age of 35 and realised to care my skin than my weight .
I took the help of kitchen ingredients , home remedies and then after following this with a greed to get best result I thought to do some experiments with chemical treatments too on a belief to achieve healthy, glowing skin
So I rushed to all beauty apps and placed loads of order for skincare like moisturizers, serum, sunscreen, facial kits, foundations and after burning some money with salon visits i felt there was not so much of results as my skin kept going back to its original state in 4 or 5 days. But deep down, I was frustrated. My skin constantly felt tired, dull in the mornings, oily by evening, and dry in patches. I’d break out before every important event and feel helpless.
I remembered my sissy who as a dermatologist has a very clear, glowing , fair healthy skin, out of curiosity i visited her clinic just to check my skin and products,
To my horror she told me to stop buying products and suggested ““If you’re not drinking enough water, no skincare product will fully work.”. She insisted that I drink enough water and take veggies, fruits and do basic skin care . I still wondered what water could do to skin ?
Upon referring so much of videos, blogs and books I clearly understood the need for water for my skin , I hardly took only 800ml per day and which I felt was too low, so I started taking enough water that touched 1.5 litres per day, then with consistency gradually increased to 3 litres per day. I kept a bottle near me at all times, added lemon or mint leaves for flavour, and reminded myself to sip throughout the day.
And the result was so shocking I got good skin , thereby I concentrated on a good intake of fruits and vegetables and slowly noticed decreased weight , so more than external internal intake worked well on my skin. People started saying I looked “fresh” even without makeup.
That’s when I realised: sometimes, glowing skin doesn’t start with skincare. It starts with water.No, water didn’t erase all my skin issues, but it gave my skin the balance and support it had been missing all along.
Why Hydrafacial and Permanent Hair Removal Were Worth It
Along with staying hydrated, visiting a trusted skincare clinic for treatments like hydrafacial or treatments for skin can do wonders for your skin’s glow. Choosing for permanent hair removal and giving your dry hair the hair care treatment it deserves not only boosts your confidence but also helps you maintain a fresh, youthful appearance in the long run.
