The whole process of getting married can be stressful and all over the place. So having a few steps in place to help your skin heal and glow, is a lot helpful. So here are a few Skincare Tips to guide you along through to your wedding day:
1. Ice Packs
Ice reduces swelling and inflammation, which helps de-puff the face, making your skin glow and look fresh. It also helps with rashes and other things that can happen due to threading and waxing of eyebrows, etc. To do this, you can put ice in a bowl and some water, wait for a minute and then submerge your face into it for a period of 7-10 seconds taking short intervals, do it at least twice. Doing this early morning is the best as it also awakens you from your sleepy mood.
2. Healthy Diet
It is a common saying, “You are what you eat” and this is surely true. Having a healthy diet can help boost metabolism, which not only radiates your skin glow but also helps with digestion, proper moods and maintains the overall health. Consuming good food and liquids like green juices and buttermilk help in cleansing out toxins in the body resulting to a clearer skin. Toasted seeds and a lot of fruits enriched with vitamin C can help glow skin.
3. Good Sleep
Sleeping well helps with puffiness and reduces dark circles. Sleep can help make new collagen in the skin, collagen prevents sagging. Thus, making the skin plump. A good amount of sleep can also help oneself mentally. Because stressors increase fine lines and wrinkles, and we do not want that on your wedding day. Sleep helps heal the skin too, so a good night sleep will be beneficial for your bridal routine.
4. Face Masks
Whether it’s a sheet mask or an overnight cream mask, they all help in monitoring the skin deeply. If you’re someone who does not use overnight masks on a daily basis, then sheet mask is the way to go! One can find many different types of face masks at beauty stores of the drug stores; There are different ones for different skin problems, such as anti-aging, anti-blemish, for oily and dry skin types, for plump skin and many more.
5. Steam/ Spa
A luxurious spa treatment before the wedding makes you feel like it’s the “living movie scene”, especially when accompanied with your friends and family! At the spas, the beauticians are trained and know what’s best for every person’s skin type. So usually there are few chances of a chemical reaction and this can help in making your skin flawless, according to your own skin type. There are a number of spas and beauty salons all over the city, so you can always check your Google maps for the near located spots.
6. Don’t Forget Your sunscreen!
Sunscreen is important and the most crucial step in one’s Skincare routine, even in the everyday life. Sunscreen helps protect our skin from the UV rays of the sun. Even scientifically, it is proven to help for the overall betterment of the skin as the sunrays damage the skin and enhances its aging process. It helps with sun-tan too. So, remember to never forget your sunscreen and always be protected!
7. Aloe Vera
Aloe is a natural medicine. It helps cool the skin, heals it, leaving it soft and fresh. It acts as an anti-aging agent and reduces inflammation and acne. One can also apply Aloe Vera gel on their hair as it helps with the scalp and softens the hair. As it is a plant, it does not damage the skin and only has positive effects on it. You can get Aloe Vera gel directly from the plant or from bottled or boxed Aloe Vera from the drugstores.
8. Pimple Patches
Pimple patches are great to use overnight or the day prior to any important day. It not only takes out the substance gently and does not leave a scar. So, one can have a clear spot-free face on their main day! All they have to do is to pop a patch on the stubborn pimple. Usually, people get these patches in packs of 250. You can also purchase a pack of 10, it’s easier to find them on amazon than the local store.
The most important thing is to stay relaxed and be confident that everything will fall in place.
