18 January 2017 Tweet
Bridal Skin & Hair Care
Every woman should take care of her hair and skin. But, before your wedding it's absolutely crucial. The run-up to your big day is very important. Not everyone gets a year to prepare. Those who do are lucky, but even those who don't have enough time, do check out my suggestions below and you should be just fine and perfectly radiant for your big day!
Healthy diet for beautiful skin:
Diet is an aspect to put emphasis for a bride to be. Especially for her skin. These are a few diet tips one should look into no matter how much time one has before the wedding for prep
- To get glowing and healthy skin, eat carrots, apricots, yellow and orange fruits, spinach or green vegetables and tomatoes, as they contains lycopene which is good for your skin.
- Consume walnuts as they contains omega, fatty acids, which makes our hair and skin shinny and healthier.
- Drink three- four cups of green tea every day.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Keep your energy levels up by consuming salads, vegetable soup and fruits.
- Drink plenty of water, juice and soup to detox your body and get rid of the toxins.
- Start your day with a glass of lukewarm water mixed with lemon juice. You can mix crushed mint for a unique flavour or you can drink a cup of green tea.
- Whenever you feel hungry, have fruit or home-made vegetable soup (no packet soups).
- If you want to limit your calorie intake, stay away from junk foods, sugar, ice cream, cake and pastries. Though the daily need of your calorie intake is 1,600, try to reduce your intake. Keep in mind that you have to consume three main meals and two snacks like roasted nuts, fruits and steamed /fermented food in an entire day.
- A heavy breakfast is really necessary to start your day. Avoid sweets and try to include low fat milk products in your morning meal. Have at least one good protein source for breakfast, 1-2 cup servings of multigrain cereal, sprouts and sliced fruits.
- Make your lunch or dinner healthy by incorporating wholegrain cereals, pulses or grilled fish, one piece of chicken, low fat probiotic curd, salad and green vegetables.
- If you want to shed 5 kgs a month before your wedding, begin focusing on your diet six months earlier.
Beside diet other basic skin and hair tips that a bride should follow before her D – day are…
Lip care for lucious Lips:
For that all-important kiss at the end of the ceremony, you'll want your lips to be in the best possible shape. A Vitamin E stick (sold at pharmacies and health food stores) can combat cracks and creases that weather and nervous lip biting can cause. You should also exfoliate your lips at least once a week, to clear away dead skin Wet a toothbrush with warm water and brush lips with a gentle back-and-forth motion. Finally, protect your kisser with sunscreen, as the sun can leave lips looking -- and feeling -- parched.
Hair Tips to liven up your tresses:
Great bridal locks require a little love and devotion. Start repairing from the inside out. A diet filled with Vitamin B helps bring out your hair's natural shine (dull hair is actually a symptom of a Vitamin B deficiency). Foods like fish, nuts, and eggs will give you a good head start. On the outside, an invigorating scalp massage and deep conditioning treatment (about 4 weeks prior to the event) not only feels good, but stimulates the hair follicles and adds body.
Skin care for a flawless complexion:
When it comes to the best way to care for your face, there are many schools of thought but here are a few good pointers for common issues A dermatologist can help those fighting a losing acne battle, by prescribing topical creams and oral pills, or administering facial peels to knock out bacteria and oils. Start seeing a dermatologist six months before the wedding-your skin will need to adjust to a new regimen, and your body to any new medications. If you're looking to bring a dull complexion to life, she can provide a series of glow treatments and clean-ups that clear blackheads, slough off dead skin cells, and improve circulation. (Start these visitations six months prior as well-and don't dare get a facial within ten days of your wedding.) But the real secret to great skin? Water. Drink tons of H2O before and on your wedding day to make your face look dewy and radiant.
Delicate care for eyes:
Dark circles and puffiness are common bride-to-be afflictions (all those late nights pouring over the seating chart is bound to take a toll, after all). Since the skin around your eyes is particularly sensitive, be gentle take off eye makeup with a water-soluble remover (don't scrub), and keep rubbing to a minimum. A nightly application of eye cream, in combination with adequate sleep, will improve the appearance of dark circles and a cool compress once or twice a week (or as needed) helps keep puffiness at bay. During the days before the wedding, steer clear of too much salty food, which can cause eyes to look swollen.
Sleep adequately and avoid alcohol as much as you can.
These basics should be enough for your flawless, natural bride look!