Every bride or groom wants to look their best in their wedding photos, and more importantly they want to feel confident and happy on their wedding day. If you'll start a wedding fitness plan in the months leading up to your wedding you will look and feel your best for the big day, and starting early will help you to avoid the last-minute panic! Here are some top beauty tips to consider:
Stick To A Skincare Routine
The best thing you can do to ensure that you have healthy, glowing, skin on your wedding day is to commit to a skincare routine. Cleanse, tone and moisturize twice daily and be sure to wear sunscreen so that your skin doesn’t get dried out and wrinkly. It’s also a good idea to exfoliate 2-3 times per week to help get rid of excess dirt and oil that could cause blemishes.
Start your routine as early as possible, at least six months in advance, as this will give you time to find the products that work best for your skin. If you’re a bit stuck on how to start, check out these routines that skin care pros follow for inspiration.
Address Anything That Makes You Self-Conscious
If there is something about your appearance that makes you feel self-conscious and you think that it might ruin your enjoyment of your day, then it’s definitely worth addressing it.
For example, if you are worried about acne scars then you could book in to see a dermatologist for treatment, or if you are worried about having a gummy smile then consider a consultation for gum contouring.
Any treatments that you undertake are likely to take some time, so be sure to allow yourself enough time by starting as early as possible, ideally a year in advance.
Think About Diet and Exercise
Rather than crash dieting before your wedding, which will leave you miserable and looking tired, start thinking about diet and exercise well in advance of the big day.
Consider eating a well-balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and less processed foods, and making regular exercise a part of your routine. If you can, it’s worth seeing a personal trainer for advice.
On the day itself, try to avoid sugary or carb heavy foods as these may leave you feeling bloated and ruin your enjoyment of the day.
Stay Hydrated
Staying hydrated is really important for your health, and also the appearance of your skin. In the run up to the wedding try to be mindful of this and drink the recommended daily minimum amount of water; 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) for men and 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) for women. This is an average recommendation so you will need to take into account things like hot weather or intensive exercise, but it’s a good starting point!
Sleep
Getting enough sleep in the run up to your wedding will help you to feel relaxed and fresh on the day, and you will look better for it as well!
Plan Your Hairdo
Start thinking about your hairdo a year in advance so you can give yourself time to grow it, if necessary, and embark on any color change strategies.
Hair Removal
If you are planning to have any hair removal done, make sure you book in two days before the wedding if you have had a wax before, or 10 days before with a follow up 2 days before if you haven’t. This will allow any redness and swelling to subside before the day.
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