PRE-WEDDING SKIN CARE FOR EVERY SKIN TYPE

PRE-WEDDING SKIN CARE FOR EVERY SKIN TYPE





With the wedding season on in full swing, here's what the bride-to-be can do to make her skin glow on her D-day

With countless treatments that are available in salons at this time of the year for brides-to-be, there are many therapies that you can do on your own if your wedding is around the corner (say at least two weeks from now). These therapies are pain-less and won't consume much of your time. 

OILY SKIN
Making your face look flawless with an oily complexion can sometimes be a problem. However, you need not worry.

GO ON A FRUIT DETOX DIET UNTIL YOUR WEDDING WEEK
Swapping your normal meals for a fruit diet is one of the best ways to get your skin glowing on your wedding day .Fruits help detox your system and get rid of unwanted fat and oils from your body . Not only does it make your skin glow, but it also helps you lose weight faster.

SCRUB YOUR FACE TWICE A WEEK
Since your face gets sweaty and is prone to acne, it is best to scrub your face at least twice a week. Not only will it take out the excess oils from your face but will also help you get rid of blackheads and whiteheads which are a major cause of worry for those with oily skin.

APPLY A LIGHT-WEIGHT LOTION DURING THE DAY AND NIGHT
The application of a light-weight lotion twice a day (one time during the day and another time at night) will hydrate your skin, while taking care of excess sebum flow.A light-weight lotion also reduces the chances of developing acne and soothes your skin.

HYDRATING FACE MASKS THROUGH THE WEEK
Dr Aparna Santhanam, dermatologist, says, “ Apart from getting your facials done once every week, apply a hydrating face mask that will nourish your skin and will also reduce pimples and blemishes, if any . It will make your skin less oily, smooth and flawless when you apply makeup on your grand day . Seaweed, aloe vera face packs are ideal for those with oily skin.“

DRY SKIN USE A CREAMY CLEANSER
Ditch your normal face wash for a creamy cleanser. Since it's the onset of winter, those with dry skin experience flaky skin and cracking of skin during this time. Since applying a thick moisturiser is not enough, use a creamy cleansing lotion while washing your face every time.

EXFOLIANTS WITH AHAS
Dr Apratim Goel, consultant dermatologist, says, “ A cream-based scrub with AHAs is good for those with dry skin. It helps combat dry and dehydrated skin and also provides moisture to your skin. It battles an uneven complexion, while reducing the flakiness of your skin.“

APPLY A THICK MOISTURISER AT NIGHT
While during the day , you can go easy on the moisturiser and use a light-weight one instead, during the night, make sure to apply a thick moisturiser which will moisturise your skin well and will provide extreme nourishment.

USE THICK, NOURISHING FACE PACK
A moisturising face pack with avocado, banana or almond is ideal for those with dry skin. You can either apply this on its own, or mix all the ingredients together along with honey to make it thicker. Apply this paste once during the day until your wedding day for a glowing, smooth and moisturised complexion.

COMBINATION SKIN
Taking care of combination skin type can be a little tedious, since you have combination of both dry as well as oily skin.

USE A MUD FACE PACK EVERY WEEK
A mud face pack balances the oil around the T-zone area on your face and controls the excess oil in that region. It hydrates the rest of your face and helps combat dryness in the other regions on your face.

GET A CREAM MASSAGE DONE ONCE IN EVERY TWO DAYS
A cream massage will nourish your face and provide the right amount of moisturisation that is required. It will also increase the blood circulation, which will then control the excess oil that accumulates around your T-zone.

EXFOLIATE WITH NATURAL INGREDIENTS
Since you have combination skin, it is best to use a natural exfoliant, which will not make your skin too dry or too oily .A walnut-orange peel scrub can be easily made at home and is suitable for those with combination skin.

APPLY BENZYL PEROXIDE ON A DAILY BASIS
Apply benzyl peroxide on your face before you retire for the night. This will help remove excess oil (wherever present) on your face and will moisturise the other dry areas. It also naturally exfoliates the skin by giving a smooth, soft and flawless complexion.