Skin Care Tips

Money saver

Hooked on using disposable cleansing cloths or facial wipes for cleaning your face? Since these packages are convenient but costly, take the time to cut each cloth in half when you buy the package. With a little extra effort you gain twice as many cleansing cloths and save some money in the process.

Exfoliate, exfoliate

For a fast, at-home body exfoliation, mix olive oil with sea salt or sugar. Smooth over skin in circular motions all over the body, avoiding the breast area. Rinse off in the shower and apply your favourite moisturizer.

Body brush

Dry brushing your skin before a shower is a great way to stimulate the natural oil glands in your body. Using a natural bristle body brush, start at your feet and lightly “brush” your skin in a circular motion. Follow by a warm shower and slather your body with your favourite moisturizer.

Hand moisturizer

For regular, well-moisturized hands, keep hand cream on your desk at work or in the car. Apply the cream throughout the day to rejuvenate your cuticles and keep skin saturated.

Natural cleansers

Dip into your fridge for facial cleansers when your regular cleanser runs out. In a pinch buttermilk, yogurt and even cream are gentle, natural skin cleansers.

Moisturizer alternative

Instead of using a cream moisturizer after you bath or shower, rub almond oil (available at your local health food store) into your skin for a treat. Combined with a few drops of your favourite essential oil (peppermint, lavender or neroli) it will leave your skin smooth and supple.

Make shaving easier

An easy way to avoid razor burn after shaving is to moisturize beforehand. While shaving cream is the most popular method, try prepping your leg with hair conditioner for a few minutes before shaving. It will hold moisture on the leg longer and provide a very smooth shave.

Tired eye solution

Need to get rid of tired or puffy eyes immediately? Keep a spoon in the freezer and apply to eyelids for a few minutes to reduce redness.

Beautiful Bridal Tips

Skincare

The stresses and strains of organising your big day can take its toll on your skin. If you’ve got three months or more before your wedding, book yourself into a salon for a series of facials at monthly intervals. This may seem extreme but the cleansing and purifying results of a good facial will make a real difference to the radiance of your skin on the day. I recommend finding a salon that uses Elemis products as these feel fantastic and the results are instantly noticeable. If you’ve got less than two months I wouldn’t risk a facial just in case the impurities drawn out of the skin cause a break out. Instead concentrate on gentle exfoliation and hydrating masks which can be done at home or in a salon.

Make Up

Finding someone you trust to do your wedding make up can be a nightmare. If possible find a professional make up artist. Some salons offer Bridal Make Up but the standard is not always great, the cosmetics can be of poor quality and the application a little heavy. I always recommend to clients a natural, flawless look rather than fully made up – less is definitely more on your wedding day. Creams, browns and nudes give a much more complimentary feel to the dress and will enhance your natural appearance for the photographs. Always arrange a trial where you can discuss the look you’re after and see the results. Take along a couple of visuals of how you’d like your make up to look. I advise that you go to the trial wearing your normal make up so the artist can see how you generally wear it and can adapt the look to suit you. If you’re used to wearing very natural, light make up it will feel very uncomfortable if the artist trowels it on for the day and vice versa. Remember the trial is to set your mind at ease and for the artist to get to know your face. Don’t be afraid to say what you’d like to change or what you’re not happy with. Where possible suggest the mother of the bride and bridesmaids also get their make up professionally applied. It can sometimes look odd if the brides face is flawless and everyone else looks less so, ensure though that the artist makes the bridesmaids look different to the bride but complimentary. The make up on the day should take around an hour per person so make sure you leave enough time. Having an artist there is often a relaxing and fun start to your special day.

Body

Don’t forget about the rest of your body; it, too, will be on display. The week before the wedding book in for a full body exfoliation to ensure silky smooth skin. A wrap can also shed last minute inches and leave you’re skin feeling noticeably softer and firmer. Consider having a spray tan if you’re looking a little pale. You’ll look healthier and slimmer in the photographs – but make sure it’s just a subtle hint of colour, orange is not a good look. On the day slather on a hydrating, shimmery moisturiser to intensify the look of healthy skin. But please take care when getting into your dress – make sure the moisturiser has completely soaked in before dressing. Follow these hints and tips and you’ll feel as fabulous as you look on your wedding day.

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