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A wedding is the most important moment in a person’s life.
Here are a few tips for good skin, hair, and nail care for both – the to-be brides and grooms. First of all consult a dermatologist as find out your skin type, which will then decide the routine you should follow.

GENERAL CARE
Diet and lifestyle reflect in both - your skin and your hair. The healthier your diet, the more your skin reflects the same. It should include milk and milk products, green leafy vegetables, salads, soups and fresh fruits every day.
Fitness: There is no better time to join the gym than when you book your big day. If gym is not your scene, then some daily brisk walking is good to keep you in shape. Do not forget to drink plenty of water and limit your intake of alcohol to keep your body healthy and in good shape.

FACE: A perfect face means a healthy glowing skin. So rather than camouflaging the dark circles and pimples with make-up, it is better to begin by improving the condition of your skin naturally.
The skin must be exfoliated regularly with mild scrub. Use a good face wash (gel face wash for dry to normal skin and foaming face wash for oily, acne prone skin) at least twice daily. For the body, use a body wash (moisturising body wash for dry to normal skin and shower gel for combination skin).

HAIR: Hair care needs particular attention specially keeping in mind the various hairstyles you would require to wear in various wedding functions. The hair should be regularly washed and well conditioned. Lustrous hair, short or long tresses and well-cut, are any woman’s delight. Always steam your hair after oiling by wrapping your head with a towel from which hot water has been squeezed out. If you have a hair fall problem, take appropriate vitamins and treatments after consulting your dermatologist. This tip is essential for the to-be grooms too.

HANDS AND FEET: Do not ignore your hands and feet. The bride ‘s feet and ankles are often adorned with intricate designs of henna, so start taking precautionary treatment to heal cracks and yellow nails right away. Go in for regular pedicures. At home you can massage your feet with sesame seed oil every night to keep them soft and protected from developing cracks. If you have a hectic lifestyle, then, at night before preparing for bed, soak your feet in half a bucket of warm water for about ten minutes and then scrub with pumice stone followed by a good moisturizing cream. Avoid nail polish on both hands and feet for at least four weeks before the wedding .This will allow your nails to breathe as well as prevent them from becoming yellow .A regular manicure is a must, for the hands will be adorned with bracelets and rings. Apply almond oil onto the hands every night before sleeping.

TREATMENTS
It is a good idea is to go for regular facials /clean-ups a few months before the wedding to pamper your skin. A facial will make a huge difference to your skin leaving the face thoroughly cleansed and fresh. For acne scars/blemishes, microdermabrasion or chemical peels (fruit peels) followed by clean ups at regular intervals will also make a major difference.

ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR THE GROOM
The big day is not all about the bride; the groom is also in the limelight and would like to look his best too. With the increase of men’s beauty products, the men are paying more attention to their image than ever before.

So the following are tips are for keeping your husband to-be in a tiptop condition for those wedding photos.

SKIN CARE
Men have been experimenting with exfoliates and moisturisers for as long as we can remember, this is better than using nothing at all but men need men-specific products for their skin. Their skin is a lot drier and oilier due to higher sebum levels and high moisture evaporation rates. In other words, our skincare products just won’t do the job.

The first step is to use oil before shaving which will lubricate and soften the hair, making way for a more comfortable and closer shave, applying a few drops afterwards to sooth and calm the skin and preventing in growing hairs.

Use an exfoliator once or twice a week to further prevent in growing hairs and brighten the complexion. There are plenty of brands to choose from for both oily and sensitive skin. This is always to be followed by a moisturiser or the skin will quickly dry out. Find out what skin type he is (dry, oily, sensitive) and buy the appropriate moisturiser.

HAIR
It is not a good idea to go for a drastic change in the months leading up to the wedding. However, you should get a hair cut done one or two weeks before the wedding, letting the hair settle and avoiding a too tight cut.

HANDS AND FEET CARE
Hand care just does not sound very masculine or appealing to men, so it’s likely that his hands are not in the best shape. Given that his hands will be on display during the wedding, it is a good idea for him to start a daily hand care ritual to keep his skin and nails in a good condition for showing off his wedding band. Using a rich moisture hand lotion every day and not chewing nails can be the first step. Scrubbing feet daily with some tea tree oil or mint foot scrub and drying them completely should help. Also inserting odor control insoles into his shoes to absorb wetness and odor can also be beneficial.

Remember, no beauty expert can achieve any of the above for you overnight. So the following are tips for keeping your husband to-be in the best condition for those wedding photos.

To weave that magic spell over your groom, you must put together all ingredients for your beauty treatment well in advance and follow the procedures diligently. So pamper your body, and watch yourself glow with beauty, good health and happiness when the big day dawns. The admiration in your groom’s eyes will be reward enough!

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