The Perfect Bridal Beauty Routine

Preparing for your wedding involves a lot of planning and investing, and this should be no different for your beauty routine! To get the beautiful bridal look you want for your wedding, follow these tips leading up to your big day!

 

Skin Care

Getting into a solid skin care routine and seeing the results can take months. This is why it’s important to find a skin care routine early on that works for you. Stay consistent with your routine six months before your wedding day and try to not introduce new products that could
potentially upset your skin for at least three months before. Here are a few essentials you should include in your routine!

 

Vitamin C

There are so many benefits of incorporating a Vitamin C beauty product into your daily routine! Vitamin C serums and creams are great for your skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and give your skin a natural glow. Since Vitamin C is an antioxidant, it protects your skin from UVA and UVB rays that can attribute to sun damage. It’s also great for diminishing redness from old acne marks over time. It can be applied once a day either day or night.

 

Retinol

Retinol creams not only boost the collagen production in your skin, but also activate cell turnover to give your skin a great complexion. It takes our skin some time to adjust to retinol, so it’s important to slowly add this into your routine and use it more as your skin gets used to it.
There are over-the-counter options, but a prescription-strength retinoid is also a great option. Retinol is best applied in the evening and followed with a moisturizer.

 

Eye Cream

We weren’t all blessed with the ability to look awake and refreshed all the time, but an eye cream can help! The skin around our eyes is extremely delicate and needs careful tending to. Incorporate an eye cream that is super hydrating and non-irritating. Check this out to see the
best eye creams of 2018 to help you pick the right one! An eye cream can be applied in the morning and before going to bed.

 

Toner

Toners can be underrated but their benefits are incredible! Using a toner after a cleanser will take off any excess makeup and oil, as well as rebalance the pH of your skin. There are different toners for different skin types and needs, so it might be a good idea to consult a beauty expert for your skin type. There are toners for acne, hydration, sensitive skin and so on. A toner should be applied both day and night after cleansing your skin.

 

Makeup Wipes

Makeup wipes are great for on-the-go skin care! Whether you’re going to the gym or are too exhausted before bed, makeup wipes are great for removing your makeup so that you aren’t clogging your pores. You never want to have a workout or sleep with makeup on as it can lead to breakouts and blackheads. When purchasing makeup wipes, read the ingredients label to ensure there is no trace of alcohol. This can irritate your eyes or even dry out your skin.
 

 

Hair Care

A great beauty routine also includes taking care of your hair! Most of us style our hair on a daily basis and dye it from time to time, so it’s important to protect and maintain a hair care regimen. Here are a few tips on how you can ensure you’ll have healthy and shiny hair by the time of your wedding!

 

Use a Heat Protectant

Whether we’re blow drying our hair, straightening, or curling it, consistently putting heat on your hair will damage it. The benefits of using a heat protectant on your hair include adding moisture and sealing your hair cuticles to maintain healthiness. It also acts as a sunscreen for your hair
when you’re outside! You can apply a heat protectant on dry or damp hair and it may depend on what type you get so check the directions first.

 

Hair Masks

Hair masks are great for damaged or dry hair. They add moisture to both your locks and your scalp. You don’t even need to go to the store for this, just look at what you have around the house to make a DIY hair mask easily. These can be applied once a week and should be done
for about six months leading up to your wedding to see results.

 

Regular Haircuts

We’ve all had that one traumatic experience where our hair was cut in a way we hated, but don’t let this hold you back! Regular haircuts get rid of dead ends and actually make your hair grow faster. Going to the hairdresser every 8-12 weeks for a trim will give you healthy hair that’s
ready for any style on your wedding day.
 

 

Lifestyle Habits

Beauty products aren’t the only thing that should be incorporated in your beauty routine, it also takes shifting some of your lifestyle habits. Below are a few habits you should get the hang of to see great beauty results!

 

Get Some Sleep

Not getting enough sleep can not only negatively affect your mind and ability to function, but it also affects your skin and your overall health. A lack of sleep can cause under-eye bags and an imbalance in your skin leading to breakouts and dry skin. Getting seven to eight hours of sleep may be hard to do every single night, but this is the amount you should strive for. To ensure you’re able to fall and stay asleep follow some of these tips!

 

Stay Hydrated

You’ve probably heard this all before, but there’s a reason it works. Staying hydrated keeps your skin moisturized and glowing and it also can flush out breakout-causing toxins. It even will make you look and feel more awake! Try drinking out of a large water bottle and refill it throughout the day. Infusing fruit into water is a great way to add some flavor for your taste buds, and it has many extra benefits for skin.

 

Exercise

Incorporating regular exercise into your weekly routine will give you more energy over time and it will help you de-stress from wedding planning. Plus, it’ll cause you to sweat and release toxins from your skin! This will give you a clearer, more glowing complexion -- as long as you make
sure to wash your face and body right after exercise. You don’t want the bacteria from sweating to clog your pores and cause breakouts. Try to exercise about four to five times a week to get the best results.

 

 

 

 

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