Alia Bhatt shares secret for 'great skin' at Cannes 2026: 'I eat this snack made with ghee, jaggery, peanut and...'

Alia Bhatt’s presence at Cannes Film Festival 2026 is a masterclass in elegance. Watch a video of the actor detailing her beauty secrets.

Alia Bhatt has once again captured the spotlight at Cannes Film Festival. While her sartorial choices at Cannes 2026 left social media in awe, even her candid revelation about a traditional Indian beauty secret has the internet buzzing.

Alia Bhatt dazzled at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in a vibrant coral-peach gown by Tamara Ralph, paired with a chiffon scarf. (AFP)

In an interview with Marie Claire France on May 12, Alia Bhatt was asked to share her beauty secret. Moving away from expensive serums, facials and high-tech treatments, the actor credited a staple of Indian households: ghee.

Alia Bhatt's ‘skin snack that really works’

"Ghee! We cook our food in ghee, at least in my home, and a lot of people do," Alia shared with a smile. "It's great, it's great for the gut, it's great for the skin. There's this snack that I have, it's basically ghee with a little bit of jaggery, some crushed peanuts and a little bit of coconut. It's a skin snack; I have it so that my skin looks great, and genuinely, it works. It really works," she explained.

This 'skin snack' highlights Alia's philosophy of 'beauty from within', highlighting gut health as the foundation for a radiant complexion.

Alia Bhatt's two Cannes 2026 looks

Alia’s presence at Cannes 2026 was a masterclass in versatility. Representing L’Oréal Paris for the second consecutive year, Alia’s 2026 run has been a perfect fusion of elegance and boundary-pushing fashion.

For her first Cannes 2026 appearance, Alia stepped out in a look described as a 'moving watercolour painting'. Styled by celebrity stylist and film producer Rhea Kapoor, this custom couture by Yash Patil’s label, That Antique Piece, leaned into vintage-inspired romanticism.

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The dress featured a muted sage-green gown with a structured corset bodice and delicate spaghetti straps. The voluminous skirt was the highlight, featuring hand-painted botanical motifs and a tribute to the French Riviera. With her hair in a softly undone low bun and minimal jewellery, Alia channelled 'princess core', blending the effortless elegance of the Mediterranean with Indian hand-craftsmanship.

For the official opening ceremony of Cannes 2026 on May 12, Alia pivoted to high-octane glamour. The actor wore a bespoke creation by Tamara Ralph: a vibrant coral-peach column dress. The gown featured a dramatic, sculpted sweetheart neckline with a graphic plunging cutout. In a nod to her Indian roots, the outfit included a long, chiffon scarf that trailed behind her like a regal dupatta, proving that traditional silhouettes can make a mark at the world's most prestigious red carpet.