Every bride likes to be the center of attention on her wedding day! There is a common desire to look and feel the best at that moment. Months of work can go into trying to find the best outfit, accessories, and decor ideas to make sure everything is just right. But just a single skincare mistake a few days before the D-day can wreak havoc on your face! Yes, if you are thinking of trying different diets and skincare ingredients and creams just a week before your wedding, it might not be the wisest thing to do. So, here are some pre-wedding diet and skincare tips.
Young brides today want to maintain perfect figure to flaunt and want golden glow on the skin. In that quest, some pre-wedding diet and skincare changes should definitely be avoided till your wedding day. Brides-to-be should also pay attention Healthy pre-wedding lifestyle tips.
Celebrity dermatologist Dr Batul Patel, founder and medical director of The Bombay Skin Clinic, tells Health Shots how to avoid these changes.
5 Pre-Wedding Diet Changes To Avoid
1. Juice Cleanse
Juice cleanses are technically very low in calories. Hence, indulging in this type of diet can really make you tired and make you irritable.
2. Skipping Meals
It is not advisable to starve yourself throughout the day just to lose weight or look slim. Losing weight is a gradual process that takes months.
3. Following fad diets
We all need to stick to the fad diets we see on social media or the internet to lose those last few stubborn pounds. However, these diets are not nutritious for the body and deprive you of sufficient energy.
4. Trying New Foods
Experimenting with new foods is strictly prohibited in the days leading up to your wedding. You could have an upset stomach or an allergic reaction.
5. Cut down on carbohydrates or fats from your diet
This can be done as a desperate weight loss remedy. Instead, you should consume moderate portions of complex carbs and moderate amounts of healthy fats.
5 Pre-Wedding Skincare Changes To Avoid
1. Trying New Treatments
There are chemical peels, micro-needling and many other treatments that can be tried before the wedding to get rid of pigmentation or acne scars. However, everyone’s skin reacts differently. It is not advisable to undergo these treatments as it is difficult to predict the recovery time. Instead, one should consult a dermatologist who can recommend a treatment that will be suitable as per the timeline and still provide your desired glow to your skin.
2. Changing Your Skincare Routine
as part of you pre wedding skincare routine, you may be tempted to try new skin care products. Women do this because the stress and constant hustle and bustle to meet the arrangements can lead to a range of concerns. However, you never know how your skin might react to those new products. So it is better to avoid such changes.
3. Exfoliating the skin excessively
While exfoliation is recommended to get rid of dirt and other bacteria that can settle on your skin, exfoliating your skin too often can do more harm than good.
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4. Not using sunscreen
Forgetting to use sunscreen can cause your skin to tan, or even burn if you’ve been out in the sun for too long. Therefore, it is essential to use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 30.
5. Squeezing Your Pimples
Popping your pimples can leave some unsightly scars behind. So, resist the urge to pop your pimples and let them heal on their own.
