Every bride wants to have glowing skin on the day they walk down the aisle, but it is easier said than done. Having naturally radiant skin will make it easier for your wedding makeup artist in doing the perfect makeup that complements your dress and makes you beautiful on your special day. But, how do you make it happen? Luckily, there are some great tips that can help you have the kind of skin you want on your wedding day. What are they? Let’s take a look:
Start early
If you really want your skin to be in top form on your wedding day, it is recommended that you establish a skincare routine at least a year in advance. If you don’t have that much time, there is no need to panic. The key is to start as early as possible and adopt good skincare habits that can give you results.
Go for professional facials
Your wedding gives you the perfect excuse for some extra pampering. It is a good idea to book monthly facials for refreshing your skin. Experienced aestheticians will massage your scalp, skin and décolletage for stimulating blood circulation and keeping your skin healthy looking. You can also ask your aesthetician for extractions where they will remove the dirt from your pores. The process takes requires special techniques and you shouldn’t do it at home because it can lead to irritation or scarring.
Manage excessive facial oil
To keep your face shine-free, you can use blotting paper. If you are looking for a more advanced solution for dealing with excessive facial oil, it is best to streamline your routine. Go with a mild facewash, avoid the toner and use a light-weight oil-free moisturizer instead. Washing your face excessively will kick the oil production up a notch, so don’t wash your face too frequently.
Go for treatments
There are some effective treatments that you can use for getting rid of existing blemishes on your face and for preventing breakouts in the future. One such option is Celluma- Led Light Therapy. This light treatment can give you a radiant complexion and get rid of all your acne problems.
Eat superfoods
Regardless of what your skin type may be, whether you have dry, oil, normal or combo skin, it will need water. While drinking water is definitely helpful, you should also snack of naturally hydrating foods like watermelon. Some other super foods that are great for your skin include kale, tomatoes, cucumbers and grapefruit.
Sweat it out
Sweating is important because it allows your body to flush out all the impurities that have accumulated in the dermal layer. This could be old makeup, pollutants and chemical residue. Sweating regularly can improve the clarity, tone and texture of the skin. In fact, your sweat also comprises of small amounts of antibiotics that can be helpful in combating dermal bacteria, which reinforces the cleansing process.
Wear SPF 30 on your lips
Preventing your lips from getting them chapped is easier than having to repair them when they are cracked and dry. If you tend to spend a lot of time outdoors, especially in sunny, windy or cold weather, having a thick balm that comprises of SPF 30 will hydrate your lips.
Use moisturizer specific to your skin
No two moisturizers are the same. Look for one that caters to your skin type. For instance, oily skin doesn’t require a lot of moisture, but does need to be hydrated. Search for ingredients like ferulic acid or hyaluronic acid as they help your skin maintain water.