Wedding Planning Guides

Skin Care

Whilst wrapped up in the planning of your wedding, be sure to remember your skin care routine. If you do not have a regular skin care routine, now is the time to start one.

On your wedding day, you will be having your picture taken close-up and many people getting close to your skin as they hug and kiss you. With six months of stress-relief, proper nutrition, and added water-drinking your complexion will benefit.

First, start a good cleansing program.

• a good cleanser for your skin-type
• make-up remover and cleanser at night
• daily moisturizer
• an exfoliant once a week

If you can afford it, this is a great time to consult a professional dermatologist. Tell them your wedding date, and your skin-care goals. They may recommend treatments such as glycolic peels or regular facials that will help you have picture-perfect skin. Prescription medicine may also be helpful. Also, if you take birth-control medication, talk to your doctor about which kind is best for your skin and body. Switching birth-control brands may make a dramatic difference in your skin.

Examine how much water you drink daily. Drinking 8 to 10 glasses daily will help clear up blemishes and make your skin more luminous. Fill a water bottle and keep it on your desk at work. While drinking this much water may be difficult at first, it will get easier and easier.

As you are increasing your water intake, start decreasing your caffeine intake. Less caffeine will not only help your skin, it will also help you to be less stressed out!