Being a bride is not easy, you have a million things to plan and look into – party favors, guest-sitting, outfits, make-up, the list goes on and on. On top of it, while you are juggling through all these tasks, you also have to find the downtime to take care of your skin! This is no easy feat, now, unfortunately, there is no magic fix, you do have to put in the hard work. But we’ve compiled a list of 5 tips that you can easily do at home and won’t take too much of your time, let’s get started!
EXFOLIATE
We cannot emphasize this point enough! You need to exfoliate at least every other day or have Microdermabrasion procedure at a celebrity med spa once or twice a month. This helps get rid of the debris and the dead skin cells to reveal beautiful glowing skin underneath.
You can use besan + curd, besan + rose water or just plain coarsely ground ‘Tur’ dal as natural exfoliants. Always remember to tone right after to close the pores.
MOISTURIZE
Yes, this has been said time and over again, it’s simply because it’s true. You need to find a moisturizer that is right for your skin. Go in for natural remedies, as they as less likely to backfire. Do a run test for about a week and see the changes in your skin. Also, consult a dermatologist to develop a skin care routine specially designed for you. That said, stay away from any chemical skin treatments and peels. They are high risk, and you won’t have enough time to recover from the procedure that’s gone wrong.
Some of the brands we recommend are Kama Ayurveda, Purearth and Forest Essentials.
Try…
Kama Ayurveda – Three Months Before The Wedding Regime.
Purearth – Tumeric, and Sandal Exfoliant Face Masque.
Forest Essentials – Soundarya Range
TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY
It’s a package, you have to eat well, drink plenty of green juices, exercise and get seven-eight hours of sleep. They all add up to giving you the glow you desire. Here’s a video that shares some useful diet tips for glowing skin.
FACIALS
Deep-cleansing fruit based facials once a month will do wonders for your skin. It helps exfoliate, moisturize and rejuvenate your skin. Here’s the complete low down on fruit facials, how to do them right, the precautions to take, the different combinations etc.
And lastly,
LOOK IN YOUR VANITY CASE
Go easy on the make-up for a few months leading to the D-Day. Use a non-comedogenic sunscreen, clean your make up brushes regularly and never, we mean never sleep with your makeup on, no matter how tired cleanse your face and then hit the bed! Check out touchuplaser.com/things-to-know-before-doing-a-laser-hair-removal-during-the-summer/ for ways of stimulating collagen and reducing signs of ageing. All these small changes will help keep your skin in the best shape.
The list of things to do goes on and on, but if you are pressed on time, and need the basic four, five steps to follow. Then these would be it! Remember to start as early as you can on this skincare routine to get the best results!
