As wedding season begins, prioritize a dedicated skin care routine starting three months before your big day. This is because during winter, our skin often becomes cracked, flaky, dull and dry due to harsh weather conditions, which causes our skin to lose its natural oil, making it dry and lifeless.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Shikha, dietitian and nutritionist at OZiva, recommended a holistic approach encompassing clean, plant-based nutrition, stress management and hydration. Eat antioxidant-rich foods, add supplements like glutathione and plant-based collagen, and adopt a daily AM-PM skin care routine with serums containing ingredients like turmeric extract and phyto vitamin C. He also suggested –
- nutrition for glow: Eat antioxidant-rich foods found in green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, fruits and whole foods every day. Include Glutathione tablets as an essential supplement for glowing, radiant and healthy skin. Include a daily plant-based collagen builder for a glowing and youthful complexion.
- Serum Power: Develop an AM-PM routine with clean beauty products tailored to your skin type. Prioritize cleansing, toning and moisturizing, followed by serum and sunscreen (AM only). Consider gentle exfoliation and weekly use of a bioactive mask containing vitamin C to enhance skin’s glow. The special serum containing Turmeric Extract, Phyto Vitamin C and Rosehip Oil penetrates deeply to remove acne, pigmentation, aging and dullness.
- Sleep and Hydration Essentials:Ensure 7-8 hours of beauty sleep for better moisturized and healthy skin. Hydrate with 2-3 liters of water daily to manage moisture levels, increase skin elasticity, maintain pH balance, flush out toxins, reduce wrinkles and prevent pimples, making you the picture for your big day. -To get perfect skin.
- keep Calm and enjoy: Cherish every moment of your big day without stress. Manage stress with yoga or meditation to prevent excess cortisol release, which can lead to overproduction of sebum and breakouts. Schedule skin treatments like deep cleansing and facials 10-15 days before the wedding to avoid last-minute breakouts.
Shikha highlights, “This personalized routine is the key to achieving a natural, inner glow. Make sure to get 7-8 hours of good sleep every night—it’s important for your skin to repair and stay hydrated. Additionally, maintain your hydration levels and effective stress management through basic practices of yoga or meditation. Consistently following these personalized tips for three months becomes a commitment to deliver healthy, glowing skin on your D-day.”
Bringing her expertise to the table, Shraddha Singh, Co-Founder, TAC – The Ayurveda Company, said, “Well, the winter wedding season is here and all eyes are on celebrity makeup artists, but here’s the real deal – a The key to a stunning bridal look isn’t just in the makeup chair; it’s in your skin care routine. For winter brides, Vata dosha typically dominates, emphasizing the need to restore moisture and warmth to the skin. For this, look for ingredients like aloe vera, honey and kumkumadi, which are known for their hydrating and soothing properties – which is extremely important in winters given the dryness in the air. Additionally, quick DIYs are always a saviour. “
He further said, “Consume Ayurvedic decoction once or twice a week. Simply mix gram flour, turmeric and a few drops of rose water or milk to make a homemade mask that gently exfoliates the skin, removing dead skin cells – giving you a glowing glow. Finally, Ayurveda emphasizes the mind-body connection. Increased levels of stress can have a negative effect on your skin, leading to rashes and dull skin. Thus, include stress-relieving practices like yoga and meditation in your daily routine to avoid stress.
Dolly Kumar, cosmetic engineer and founder at Skinella, advises that to restore natural glow and radiance this season, “Nourish and moisturize your skin with natural ingredients like superfoods. These superfoods provide a boost of vitamins, antioxidants and essential nutrients important for your skin health.
According to her, here are some quick superfood skin care tips to get a glowing look during the wedding season –
- Avocado Face Mask: Make a mask by mashing a ripe avocado and adding a tablespoon of honey. Apply it like a face mask and wash it after 15 minutes.
- Oats and Honey Face Mask: An ideal remedy for dull and dry skin requires 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar, ¼ cup milk and 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal. Mix these ingredients until your skin becomes thick, granular and rub it on your face for glowing and soft skin.
