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Every bride wishes to look her best on the most important day of her life. And to make this dream come true, she makes sure that she gets the best pre-bridal and bridal sessions. But in this quest, many of them often forget to nurture their real beauty. The one that shows up once the wedding is over and they are without the makeup for most of the times.
All of the beauty sessions surely do bring an effulgent glow on the face of a bride-to-be. But, how can they ensure that the same flawless beauty remains with them forever? Well, if you also have been pondering over what after the bridal sessions are over, and how can you make the benefits of those sessions last for longer, then you are at the right place. Here are some very effective ways for all soon-to-be brides to maintain their bridal glow even after the marriage celebration are over. Read on.
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While the beauty experts hired by you are taking care of your skin in their own way, it is necessary for you to put in your efforts as well. All the while during your pre-bridals, there are some things that you can do at home as well, to maintain the glow of your skin. For this, start applying ubtan as soon as your pre-bridal sessions start to endow a wonderful lustre to your face and body.
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So, here is one very effective ubtan recipe for you. Mix gram flour, turmeric, sandalwood powder, milk and rosewater together to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then wash it off with cold water.
Along with this, after every ubtan session, indulge yourself into an intense hot oil body massage to nourish your body from deep within. Additionally, a hot-oil head massage will do wonders for your hair while relaxing your senses.
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And if time allows, start doing yoga to stay in shape and attain more flexibility. Doing the same with your husband after marriage won’t be a bad idea either!
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In an attempt to make your face and hair beautiful, do not forget to pamper other body parts, like hands, feet and neck.
For areas like neck, waist and back, a homemade spa solution can be made by mixing olive oil, almond oil, honey and cucumber juice. You can also add mashed raw papaya for revealing a brightened skin tone. Just massage these areas of your body (and even the entire body, if you wish) daily with this mixture, and be ready to flaunt your flawless beauty.
These days, salons are filled with luxurious manicure and pedicure options. Make sure you choose the one that is best suited for your skin type. And while it is recommended to get these treatments done at a salon before your wedding, you can do them at home after the wedding is over.
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For this, just add some shampoo and hydrogen peroxide to a bucket filled with warm water. Soak your hands and feet into it for about 30 minutes. Now, repeat the steps that are done by your manicurist/pedicurist, like filing, scrubbing, massage, etc., and be ready to flaunt a clean and shiny set of toes.
As we all know that beauty is all about what you eat, so make sure you eat well all though your beauty sessions, wedding festivities, and even after that. For this, include a lot of green vegetables and fruits in your diet.
Such a healthy diet will help you to fulfil the vitamins and mineral needs of your skin. Not only this, the antioxidants present in such eatables are sure to keep your skin soft, supple and young! Food items, like curd, sprouts, pulses, skimmed milk, suffice a bride’s protein needs. Therefore, make sure to have them regularly. Also, make it a habit to guzzle around 10-12 glasses of water daily for healthy skin.
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Undoubtedly, the facials included in your pre-bridals are sure to fill your skin with that bridal-blush. But, if you have some serios skin problems, then considernig a visit to the dermatologist can prove to be a good idea. Based upon various skin issues, there are many treatments, like microdermabrasion, ultrasonic skin treatment, ozone therapy, etc., that you can opt for.
But, be extra careful before going for any of these treatments. Consult a dermatologist to be sure of whether you actually need any of these treatments or your skin problem can be treated either naturally or through medication itself. In case you are taking any of these treatments, start taking them as soon as the date of your wedding is fixed, so as to catch hold of the beauty that would last a lifetime.
And if you suffer from any major hair-related issue, you can opt for any of the intense hair therapies from a reputed salon to make your tresses strong and shiny forever.
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While your beauty expert does his or her job to get you that perfect look on your wedding, do not forget to follow these tips to maintain that perfection even after that. And though these things will keep you extremely busy, do not forget to rest well for all this while.