{
  "id": 14912601,
  "title": "Kareena Kapoor Khan Rubs Ghee On Her Feet Before Sleeping, Karisma Uses It On Her Face: Is This Desi Remedy Really That Good For Skin?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/kareena-kapoor-khan-rubs-ghee-on-her-feet-before-sleeping-karisma",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/kareena-kapoor-khan-rubs-ghee-on-her-feet-before-sleeping-karisma-uses-it-on-her-face-is-this-desi-remedy-really-that-good-for-skin"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kapoor family has a strong affinity for ghee, using it not only in their cooking but also as part of their diet. Kareena Kapoor Khan has recently revealed another use for this desi ingredient: rubbing it on her feet before going to sleep. This practice, which belongs to traditional Ayurveda, is known as Padabhyanga and is often performed as part of self-care routines. During an appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, Kareena shared this insight with her husband Saif Ali Khan, explaining that ghee helps her sleep exceptionally well. However, despite its popularity in household routines, dermatologist opinions suggest that there is limited scientific evidence to fully support the idea that applying ghee to the feet can significantly enhance sleep quality or improve skin health.",
  "summary": "The Kapoor household is clearly obsessed with ghee, and it’s not just a kitchen staple for them! While Karisma Kapoor has spoken about using it for her skin and including it in her diet, Kareena Kapoor Khan has now revealed another way she incorporates it into her routine: rubbing it on her feet before bed. But can this age-old desi remedy really help you sleep better or achieve glowing skin? We…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Our bedroom smells like dhaba’: Saif Ali Khan says Kareena Kapoor obsessed with ghee",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/our-bedroom-smells-like-dhaba-saif-ali-khan-says-kareena-kapoor",
        "published": "2026-10-16T07:48:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}