4 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 05:55 PM IST During an interaction at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, Alia Bhatt spoke about a homemade snack she swears by for healthy skin. “Ghee is 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, and some crushed peanuts, and a little bit of coconut. It’s a skin snack. I have it because my skin looks great,” she shared. Celebrity-backed wellness trends may raise credibility concerns. So, how much of this home-made snack by Alia is actually backed by science? According to Dr Radhika Raheja, Dermatology, Asian Hospital, the connection between gut health, healthy fats, and skin quality is becoming increasingly clear in medical research. “The evidence that connects gut health, healthy fats, and quality of skin is growing rapidly,” says Dr Raheja. “Ghee is considered a rich source of fat-soluble vitamins such as A, E, and K, which are essential for supporting skin repair and maintaining the skin barrier.” DISCLAIMER: This article …