"Monkey Man" Actress Sobhita Dhulipala Shares Her Must-Have Products

"Coconut oil is a cultural and childhood thing. From taming hair to rashes to self-massages to skin hydration needs, a solid bottle of cold-pressed coconut oil is a staple," Dhulipala says. She's currently using the Forest Essentials Organic Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil ($14-$27).

She likes to massage a bit of coconut oil on her scalp to help keep her head cool and to condition her hair. She grew up viewing the task of oiling her hair as a form of self-care. "It's something I've done on days when I'm feeling a little tired or have a bit of a headache," she says.

Dhulipala likes wearing light, fruity, or floral fragrances in the morning and deeper notes in the evenings or for special occasions. Her current go-to scent is the Diptyque Paris Oud Palao Eau de parfum ($230).

"I love Oud. The smell is complex, it's rich, and there's a certain woody nature-esque smell to it, which I enjoy," she says. Besides oud, this perfume has notes of rose, vanilla, and incense. "It adds a layer of finesse. There's a sophistication to scents that are complex. They age differently on everybody's skin, and I like the way this ages on me. I feel feminine and womanly."

Dhulipala starts her mornings with a strong black coffee with a spoonful of ghee, which is clarified butter. "The ghee sort of lines your stomach nicely and helps you sustain the energy for a bit," she says. "If I have just a black coffee first thing in my stomach, it feels a bit acidic."

Making her cup of morning coffee is a relaxing ritual for Dhulipala. She freshly grinds whole coffee beans, like the Lavazza Espresso Whole Bean Coffee Blend, Medium Roast ($15), and takes a moment to herself as she sips her brew before preparing for the day. "There are times when maybe I don't have access to ghee, in which case the same coconut oil that I used to my hair or my skin, I put in my coffee," she says.

After noticing her lips becoming sensitive to harsher environments while on shoots, Dhulipala turned to a tub of classic Vaseline Original Petroleum Jelly ($5, originally $6).

"To this day, when I use certain lip products, like some pigments or certain brands, I tend to have a little bit of inflammation or flaking. I just want to use something that I know is super basic, uncomplicated, and foolproof," she says. Dhulipala can depend on Vaseline as a clean, fuss-free option to create a protective barrier on her lips. "I just felt like sticking to these basics is just the best way to go because often I am either shooting or have to go to events or appearances where I don't really have the time to let the skin recover or heal. It's just best to stick to one thing that I know is a fix."

Dhulipala likes to compartmentalize her travel necessities like toiletries with a set of organizers and pouches from Muji, like the Muji TPU Clear Case ($10). "I bought them a while back, and I really like them. I don't really see any fault with it, so I just stick with it," she says. Dhulipala appreciates how durable and long-lasting these cases are, revealing that they go with her everywhere.

Dhulipala's biggest travel tip: "Don't stack your clothes, roll them." She likes to travel light and recommends sticking to core wardrobe essentials like neutrals that you can style and pair for a wide range of looks. "My styling happens when I'm packing. [I think] 'If I pack these neutrals, and add in little more interesting pieces, how can I combine them to create different combinations that can give me a variety of looks and I can enjoy it?' I mix and match, pair, and create full-blown looks with fewer pieces."

Anvita Reddy is an assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and is an avid reviewer of everything including furniture, mattresses, home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. She has tried and tested plenty of skin care, makeup, hair care, and countless other beauty products.