SKIN CARE

WOW! The set date is arriving soon. Thoughts fly. Dreams are big. Your right hand strokes your left hand and your mind changes direction. Skincare, you tell yourself, and you want to look radiant (making all others, jealous).

"I have to look good", no matter what the stress is. The wedding gown, venue, invitations, caterers, guests list, and more rush through your mind as you look in the mirror and say, "please, no rashes and pimples"! Start working on your skin and looks and caring for your skin now. Last-minute solutions, a week before the wedding may not be enough.

Start a routine skin care regimen with quality care-products. Dry and sensitive skin requires a soap different from that of a normal or oily skin. Talk to a beautician. Revive dull skin.
Cleanse your face, three to four times a day. Use a toner immediately after to normalise the skin and do use a sun-blocking moisturiser. REMOVE makeup before sleeping, no matter how late you are settling into bed. A good quality replenishing night cream, helps as well.

Detox your skin. Stop eyeing sweets and goodies if you want flawless skin for your grand, great day. Drink two glasses of vegetable juice daily. Take plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables of different colours (5 helpings a day). Try yoga as excellent stress-busters.

Supplements are to cheat nature. Give your body a temporary boost with doses of skin
nutrients. An antioxidant capsule, omega-3 supplement, calcium citrateand supplements help make your skin and hair become lustrous. Ask your dermatologist for a prescription for these supplements.

Professional help, helps.
Get smart. Are the bridal facials necessary?. Today, dermatologists can start skin-peeling and skin polishing sessions or whatever is necessary. They are all painless, not too time-consuming,
or very expensive. Do check, compare prices and results.

Checklist: Waxing, threading, bleaching etc must be done about four days before the big day to give your skin time to settle down and to combat any imitant or allergic reactions that may occur. If a reaction does take place, apply ice and then a maximum of calamine lotion.
Always consult a dermatologist or specialist, for any action. Articles like these are reminders, only. Try out, anything new a week to ten days prior to day of need. Ensure your makeup artist uses best quality products to glamour you up.

As simple as swollen lips due to a cheap lipstick allergy, can ruin a honeymoon! Stay on fruit and raw vegetables and plenty of water for the 24 to 48 hours before wedding day. Hydration ensures better-looking skin. Be calm and relaxed. Let happiness and love glow on your face!