Perfect skin is the most desired element of beauty. While you are planning
your big day don't forget to pay special attention to your skin. Flawless
skin is not easy to achieve so don’t procrastinate. Start early and follow
through. Here are some industry secrets to help you get the skin you’ve
been desiring.

Health & Wellness

       You are what you eat. Pay attention to your diet, avoid caffeine and
           high fat foods.
       Nourish your body with a multivitamin formulated for women.
       Nourish your skin from the inside out. Start taking antioxidants such as
           Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin C Ester, and DMAE. Antioxidants combat free
           radical damage that can cause premature aging and lackluster skin
       Drink at least 640zs of water daily. The general rule of thumb is to drink
           half your body weight in fluid ounces.  Unfortunately, iced tea and
           Gatorade do not count.
       Drink 1-2 cups of green tea daily. Green tea detoxifies the body and
           has been rumored to speed up the metabolism.

Beauty

       Start collecting pictures of looks you’d like to achieve on the big day.
       Be sure to consult with a makeup artist and book your appointments
           in advance especially if you are getting married during the popular months.
       Bring a camera to your trial for both makeup and hair.  Wear white for your makeup trial so you can get the full effect.
       Avoid dark lipsticks on your wedding day if you plan to take black &
           white photography.  Dark colors will show up brown in this type of photo.

Skin Care

         Start going for facials every 4-6 weeks. A deep cleansing, exfoliation and
            a hydrating masque will leave your skin glowing and healthy.
         Do not pick your pimples leave it to the professionals. Picking can cause
            scarring and hyper-pigmentation (discoloration of the skin).
         The last facial before the big day should not include extractions as this may
            irritate you. A mini facial with a hydrating masque will prime your skin for
            a flawless makeup application.
         Stick to a strict skin care regimen at home; which should include a gentle
            cleanser pH balanced to your skin, a non alcohol based toner, a moisturizer
            formulated for your skin with an SPF of at least 15 and an eye cream to
            hydrate under the eyes.
         Do not do anything extreme to your skin and hair as the wedding gets closer,
            you may regret it.
         If you plan to tan, experiment with a self-tanner first. If you must use a tanning bed (which I urge you against) apply a sunscreen with a SPF 15 to your face
            and body. The  UVA and UVB rays in a tanning bed are more harmful to the
            skin than those of the sun. The safest option is to purchase a bronzer to give 
            you that sun kissed glow you want without the risk.
         Last but certainly not least, don’t stress the small stuff.

Have fun and enjoy your special day!