EASY STEPS TO MAKE YOUR SKIN GLOW ON A BUDGET
You will probably be the subject of more photos and looked at more lovingly on your wedding day than ever before. Why not a few steps to look as radiant as possible?
It is so easy to make your skin look impeccable, soft and smooth with just a few simple ingredients that you have on hand or and don't cost a fortune.
Microdermabrasion is wonderful, but it can cost a couple hundred dollars or more, depending where you live. Same goes for facials but, who cares about that! You can achieve great results even if you don't want to pay for it.
Here is our little guide to getting great skin!
STEP ONE: Amlactin
Wonderful all over body cream that smooths skin, evens tone and fades blotches. I love it for my legs mixed with a little Sublime Bronze by L'Oreal.
http://amlactin.com/product/amlactin-moisturizing-body-lotion
L'Oreal Sublime Bronze
STEP TWO: Fish Oil Capsules
A steady dose of these pills a month or two out from the event can give your skin a beautiful, healthy glow.
STEP THREE: Bi-weekly Honey Masks
This is so effective for a bunch of reasons: It has an astringent quality that clears up skin, tightens pores and just gives your whole complexion and clean, clear glow. I have even witnessed it clear up acne in some cases.
Seriously, just plain everyday honey, about a tablespoon or two put directly on your skin (avoiding eyes, of course) produces amazing results. Leave the honey on your face for 20-30 minutes, rinse off with warm water and a wash cloth.
The honey will not dry out so it will stay sticky the whole time. You have to be kind of careful or you can get it in your hair, etc. However, the sweet taste is a bonus and it washes out of everything easily with staining.
STEP FOUR: Weekly Egg White Masks
Just the egg whites, right on your skin, (again, avoid the eyes) and let it dry until you can't stand it - probably about 30 minutes until it is totally dry. For real, it will tighten up and make you look really creepy!
After it dries, wash it off with warm water and a wash cloth. Again, it will tighten your pores and make your skin wonderfully clean and clear.
STEP FIVE: Water, Water, Water
You had to know I was going to mention this one. It will be one of the best and cheapest ways to get that plump, soft, youthful skin.
Whatever you have to do to get at least 64oz. per day will do you good!
My personal tip is drinking really cold water out of a huge cup with a straw. It seems to go down so much faster and taste better. Also, I often mix it with fresh lemon juice for it's purifying properties and the taste or a packet of Emergen-C. Or sometimes, if I am feeling totally wild, I will use BOTH!
Anyway, it really makes a huge difference, so drink up!
STEP FIVE: Sleep
Again, are you surprised? But, this may be the hardest thing to work in during the last weeks before your wedding. That is why it is extra important to plan accordingly ahead of time. My best advice to getting good sleep before your wedding? DON'T TAKE ON TOO MANY EXTRA PROJECTS!
Trust me, it is more important that you are well rested and unstressed than getting those 1000 paper flowers cut out of silk.
You know what I mean, those little projects that I have heard brides say "I'll just do it myself a few days before the wedding." Nooooo!!! Don't do it. It's just not worth it. Skip it, buy it, delegate it or something!
Get your rest. It will make you feel and look better!
STEP FIVE: Curb the Smoking and Drinking
Another side effect of stress and taking on too much is the desire to drink and smoke if you are prone to that. Yet another reason to keep your projects at a minimum and your rest and relaxation level as top priority. Drinking and smoking do so much to damage, dry and discolor your to your skin, not to mention what it does to your hair!
A little here and there is ok, but realize that if you over-indulge, it will show.
STEP SIX: Apple Cider Vinegar in Water
If you can stand it, (and really it's not as bad as it may sound) try drinking a glass of water with a splash of cider vinegar in it. Usually about a tablespoon or two in an 8oz. glass will be good. This concoction has astringent qualities that will brighten up the whites of your eyes!
There are many other health benefits of apple cider vinegar! (Too many to get into in this post.) Check out this very informative post about the raw apple cider vinegar here.
Let's see those glowing faces!
