TCM, exfoliation, Hollywood peel, vampire facial: Heres how to prep your skin for the perfect bridal glo – Times of India

Planning a grand Indian wedding can be really stressful. And in a situation like that, it is common for a would-be bride to suffer from skin breakouts just before the big day. Wearing the perfect wedding trousseau isnt enough. You ought to look just as gorgeous and happy as you feel inside. To achieve that, preparations must start weeks in advance. All you need is a little time for yourself and some TLC. Here are a few tips on how to keep your skin free of imperfections and blemishes as you gear up for the big day...

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Egg white, besan and Multani mitti pack for skin tightening and exfoliation:

While egg white tightens the skin and removes blemishes, besan is a natural exfoliator. Multani mitti is magical for oily skin. Take one tablespoon of egg white. Mix it with little besan and Multani mitti. Add some honey and apply. Keep it for 20 minutes and wash it off. Use this pack once a week.

Aloe vera and papaya pack for a glowing skin:

Special facials at the salon for the brides-to-be

You can choose from special bridal facials, like gold facial, chocolate facial, pearl or haldi-chandan facial to see what suits your skin type the best. Paushali Sen Barat, a Kolkata-based salon owner, says, Facials are common skin treatments that brides opt for before their wedding. But, one must also remember not to apply soap for at least five hours after a facial is done, as that might cause a reaction on the skin.

The beauty secret of Holly stars: Vampire facialIf you want to opt for some popular trends in skin treatment, then go for vampire facials or medi-facials.

Vampire facial:It is a treatment, where a combination of microdermabrasion is followed by application of PRP (platelet-rich plasma). The PRP is derived from the serum portion of the blood in our body that contains platelets. Platelets help increase collagen and elastin levels. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian West and Bar Refaeli are fans of this facial.

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TCM, exfoliation, Hollywood peel, vampire facial: Heres how to prep your skin for the perfect bridal glo - Times of India