Smooth, flawless skin, is the look every bride covets for her wedding day; increasing her radiance in a pure, glowing way.  While nature is the best provider of this expression with her natural gift of beauty, you still need to improve and maintain it with proper skincare, tailored to your distinctive needs, which will not only serve you at this time but also for the rest of your life.

Stress, diet, extremes in weather situations etc., all contribute to the condition and appearance of your skin.  You have invested time in preparing for your unique wedding … It is a priority to engage in good skincare routines, to compliment and act as a basis for your personal presentation.

Without a face there is no bride, so you want yours to look its very best in coordination with your general, overall body skin, to be recorded for your memories.

We will constantly advise you to use SPF protection as the basis for your skin care, why… Because it is the best defense against the types of UV (Ultraviolet) rays that can penetrate your skin, while resulting in a nice tan, it can also produce other undesirable effects which you should prepare for.

Please note: When you tan, your make-up colours should be adjusted, to accommodate your
new, deeper hue.

Today’s break-out is another days mistake … Break-outs are the result of something you did previously which can take up to several days to manifest and show itself.  There are major culprits which you can isolate and make a practice of doing or not doing to alleviate the problem, maintaining a clear skin.

• Cleanse as a regimen.  Make a habit of cleaning your face at least twice a day, preferably in the morning and at night, to remove pollutants, dust, oils, stale make-up etc. Ensure that the products you use are suitable for your skin type and will not strip the skin of valuable moisture.  Use of a toner fights the effect of dust on skin, re-establishing balance, controlling the development of oil and maintaining the pores free from excess bacteria and dirt.
• Keep your equipment clean.  Brushes, powder pads & make-up sponges, towels etc., all carry bacteria.  Keep towels and brushes clean and replace sponges regularly.  Don’t forget your make-up … Expired, dirty or very old cosmetics can also cause break-outs, even creams which have passed their sell-by date and gone off.  Keep products fresh; buy what you need now little and often.
• Keep fingers away from your face throughout the day.  One of the major causes of break-outs is constant touching of the face.  Fingers naturally have an oil which regularly picks up bacteria and dirt from normal activities, particularly if you are outside in a polluted atmosphere.  Wash hands before doing any skincare routines and use a disposable tissue throughout the day if you need to wipe or scratch your face.
• Refrain from mineral oil or petrolatum based skin products which can block pores.

HYDRATION
Fresh, vibrancy is the key to healthy looking skin which is easily achieved with forward thinking and strategy.  Hydration is your number one ally for the lush look you require.

• Steer clear of very hot water which can not only contribute to broken blood vessels but actually dry out the skin, robbing it of crucial moisture required for a smooth, plump appearance.  Opt for tepid, comfortably warm water when washing your face or taking a bath.
• Moisturise regularly especially in a tropical climate, to replenish moisture lost through sweating, wiping etc.  Using a skin wash infused with softening ingredients, contributes to extra skin fluid retention.  Heavy oils applied to the skin will encourage greater sweating which results in fluid loss. 
• Using a spray mist will provide a refreshing burst whenever required.  Make sure that it is not alcohol based; opting instead for floral extracts, still mineral waters or essential oils.