India, May 12 -- Oily skin receives a lot of criticism and is often frowned upon for being too sensitive or acne-prone. Moreover, during humid weather, oily skin-related problems tend to worsen further. But there is a silver lining to everything. Veteran makeup artist Mickey Contractor, who has worked in the industry for over three decades and helped shape the on-screen looks of several actors, from Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, to Deepika Padukone. He is also the makeup artist of Nita Ambani.Mickey appeared on The Masoom Minawala podcast on May 5, 2026, and shared his insights on why naturally oily Indian skin is actually healthy.

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