Wedding Day Glow: 5 Tips for healthy, glowing skin on your wedding day

With so much to focus on for your wedding, it is very easy to neglect your skin. I am going to let you know some skincare tips that will help your skin to have a natural glow for your big day.

Now I know skincare can be very intimidating, but I assure you that these tips are not complicated.’

Most Important: DRINK WATER!!!

The best thing you can do for your skin is drink water! I know everyone says that, but hydration is an essential key to beautiful, glowing, and hydrated skin. The 8x8 rule (water drinking rule) is 8 ounces of water 8 times a day, that’s about half a gallon of water a day. This amount will help of course with the overall health of your body, but it also helps keep your skin clear and glowing.

Pro-Tip: Keep a glass/bottle of water on your nightstand. Doing this will make drinking water from the beginning to the end of the day a breeze.

Eat a Well-Balanced Diet

A lot of the brides I know are already on some type of “diet”. Your diet should consist of lots of fruits & veggies, the vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables are essential for glowing skin. Fruits & Vegetables should be the foundation of your diet, and you should start trying to incorporate them into your diet months before you wedding.

Pro-Tip: Limit junk food (refined sugar & processed food), it can cause stress on the skin.

Sleep!

Get as much rest as possible. When you are resting your skin is repairing itself. Getting at least 8 hours of sleep(uninterrupted) helps with hydration and keeps those pesky under-eye bags (dark circles) away.

Pro-Tip: Give yourself a bedtime. Make sure you are not on your phone or watching tv, so you can have a peaceful sleep with no distractions.

Sunscreen

You should be using sunscreen EVERYDAY. It does not matter that the sun is not out, you should still where sunscreen. UV rays dry out your skin and cause premature aging. Sunscreen is the number one anti-aging ingredient on the market. Sunscreen will also help with uneven skin tone. You should wear SPF 30 or higher.

Pro-Tip: Buy a daytime moisturizer with sunscreen in it, so that way it’s already apart of your routine.

Skincare Routine

Invest in a skincare routine. It does not have to be too extravagant; you only need a few items to have a great skincare routine.

• Cleanser

• Exfoliator (1-2 times a week)

• Serum (Vitamin C is a great serum for beginners.)

• Moisturizer

• Sunscreen (Daytime Use Only)

Pro-Tip: Invest in a chemical exfoliator. Sounds scary but it’s the best type of exfoliator for your skin. This type of exfoliator can penetrate deeper than a physical exfoliator.

Following these tips will ensure you have glowing skin for your special day.