‘Glow in a Hurry’ Quick Dermat-Approved Treatments for Instant Radiance Before Festivals

Festive season is about to begin with Navratri and it is time that we start prepping our skin to look brighter and glowing. Festivals in India are all about lights, laughter and looking your best. While skincare is ideally a long-term commitment, many people visit dermatologists just days before a big event, asking, “Doc, can I get that instant glow?”

The good news is, YES!

There are safe, dermatologist-approved treatments that can give you radiant, picture-ready skin in very little time. We reached out to renowned Dr Jyoti Aneja, Aesthetic Dermatologist & Hair Transplant Surgeon, to know her go-to quick fixes that she recommends to patients when festivals are around the corner:

1. HydraFacial/light and bright: The 45 Minute Glow

Think of this as your skin’s detox session. HydraFacial deeply cleanses, exfoliates, hydrates and infuses antioxidants into your skin in one go. It’s gentle, painless and gives an instant dewy finish, perfect for that “lit from within” glow just before Navratri or Diwali.

When to do it: 2–3 days before your big celebration

Also Read: Not Sure About Your Skin Type? Here’s How to Figure It Out and Build Your Go-To Routine

2. Beauty booster with Actives

Dr Aneja shares, “Unlike regular salon facials that only work on the surface, beauty boosters use safe medical-grade serums like Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, or Peptides with Microneedling. Add-ons like oxygen infusion or oxy-flow technology can brighten dull skin instantly while improving hydration.”

When to do it: Can be done 3-4 days before the event.

3. Mild Chemical Peels for Radiance

Chemical Peels don’t always mean downtime! Modern lunchtime peels, like lactic acid or party peels, are very mild and give your skin an instant freshness while reducing tan, dullness and uneven tone.

When to do it: 5–7 days before a festival to allow your glow to peak.

4. Laser Toning / fountain of youth

This is a celebrity favorite for a reason.

“Q-Switched laser toning helps tackle pigmentation, physically bleaches facial fuzz and gives a soft-filter effect to the skin. The results are visible almost immediately,” shares Dr Aneja.

When to do it: 1-2 days before the celebration.

Also Read: Types of Medical Facials, Benefits, And How to Choose the Best One for Your Skin

5. Instant Radiance Injectables (Skin Boosters & IV Drips)

For people who want more than surface glow: skin boosters with tiny micro injections of Hyaluronic Acid that hydrate skin from within and make it look plump and smooth.

IV drips with Vitamin C and antioxidants can also add a quick brightness boost, but these should always be taken under a dermatologist’s supervision.

When to do it: Skin boosters – ideally 1–2 weeks before, IV drips – even 1–2 days before.

6. Dermat-Approved At-Home Quick Fixes

If you can’t make it to a clinic, keep it simple. Here are some simple but effective tips from Dr Aneja:

• Do one gentle exfoliation mid-week with a mild lactic or aloe peel to lift dull cells.
• Then focus on hydration: layer a humectant on damp skin, seal with ceramides.
• Finally, spot-occlude dry corners with a dab of petroleum jelly for plumpness.

On the big day, try a cold compress with a hydrating sheet mask, lock it in with moisturizer and top with tinted sunscreen for that fresh, festival-ready finish.

Dr Jyoti Aneja’s Golden Rule: Don’t Experiment at the Last Minute

During the festive rush, many people try random home remedies or unverified treatments, which can backfire.

Always remember: stick to safe, dermatologist-approved options.

Even quick fixes should be tailored to your skin type.

A healthy glow is not just about what’s on the outside! Stay hydrated, get plenty of sleep, and eat a clean diet in the days leading up to the festival. Combine this with one of the above treatments, and you’ll step into your celebrations looking radiant, confident and truly festive ready.