 You
know that your bride will look beautiful on your wedding day
but what about you? Have a read of our tips so that you too
will look your best on your wedding day.
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You should think about a regular skincare routine in good
time before the day to make sure you look your best. This
needn't be anything time consuming or involved. Here are our
top tips:
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Drink
plenty of water during the day (up to eight glasses), to prevent
dehydration and to assist in the elimination of toxins from the
body, which helps reduce spots. |
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Cleanse your skin thoroughly every
day, using either a cream, or warm water and mild facial
wash. Pat your face dry and avoid pulling the fine skin
around your eyes. |
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Shave
after a shower or bath as this leaves the bristles soft and easier
to cut. Never use a razor blade more than five times. A blunt
blade will cause irritation. |
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After
shaving, use a moisturiser, which incorporates a sunscreen with
a sun protective factor (SPF) of at least 15. This will also
protect your skin from the drying effects of the wind and ultaviolet
light from the sun. It is widely believed that the aging of skin
can be significantly delayed by the daily use of SPF15 sunscreen. |
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During
your morning routine, massage your face and neck with your fingertips
to stimulate circulation and boost overall skin tone. |
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Avoid
touching your face too much during the day as this can spread
bacteria from your hands. Squeezing blemishes can cause scarring. |
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If
you smoke, try stopping! Research has shown that smoking destroys
collagen, making your skin age more rapidly. |
But
for those of you who can't find the time, or perhaps would just
enjoy being pampered, a facial may be the answer at your local
salon or spa, many of which now cater for men. It is advisable
to have it at least one month before the wedding and then again
a few days before. Your skin is cleansed and scrubbed to lift
any dirt and dead skin cells from your face then it is softened
with hot towels or steam. A mask is then applied which will cleanse
deep into the opened pores, it is then rinsed off with cold water
closing the pores and leaving you with a clean, fresh and glowing
complexion. Don't worry if you come out in spots after the first
visit, this is just your body getting rid of the unwanted toxins.
A
thorough wet shave on the morning of the wedding will ensure
smooth skin for the entire day. For the best results, start
by splashing your face with hot water to open up the pores
and make your skin more supple. Then apply the shaving foam
to ensure the foam works its way into the pores. Once the
foam is applied leave it on for a minute to let it soak
in. When shaving, it is important to apply strokes in the
direction of hair growth particularly the neck, which is
often more sensitive than your face. Begin shaving along
your jaw line and cheeks followed by the neck, around the
mouth and then the chin. Afterwards, rinse your face with
cold water to close the pores and then apply a good moisturising
lotion. If you take your time to shave properly you shouldn't
cut yourself, but if you do, press cotton wool soaked in
cold water onto the cut. The pressure will stop the bleeding
and the cold water will help close the cut and stop the
bleeding within a minute or two.
If you don't normally pay much attention to your hair then
this is the time to start. Firstly think about the style
then get a good cut about a month before the wedding day,
followed by a trim at least a week before, this will leave
enough time for the cut to settle. To get your hair into
good condition use a good shampoo - one that suits your
hair type - and a moisturising conditioner, which will give
it added shine.
On the day, once washed and styled, use a light hairspray
or gel- no one will know and your style will stay in place
all day. Alternatively, for heads that will be crowned with
a hat, use a soft wax to hold your hair style, as it is
malleable enough to allow you to just push it back into
place afterwards.
How about an eyebrow tidy? If this is something you can't
bear to do yourself, a beauty therapist will pluck out any
straggling hairs and thin your eyebrows to give them a better
shape. Also, don't forget the all too embarrassing nasal and
ear hair. Although this is something no one likes to admit
to having they are an unfortunate fact of life, and their
removal is a must for good grooming. Inexpensive, specially
designed hair trimmers are easily available and are simple
and relatively painless to use. Have these treatments no more
than a few days before the wedding, as they will only need
doing again.
Signing
the register, exchanging rings and lots of handshaking puts
your hands on full display throughout the day so they really
need to be paid some attention to. For a simple home treatment
simply push back the cuticles with a towel after every wash
and apply hand cream whenever you remember. However, for
those of you that have rough hands or untidy nails a proper
manicure might be the answer: nails are cleaned and filed
and then both hands are exfoliated, deep cleansed if necessary,
and moisturised, leaving them smooth and soft.
All of the mentioned beauty treatments are available at
salons and spas and are specifically tailored to men. Why
not make a whole day of it and include a body massage in
your pampering, which will relax you and help reduce stress
as the big day draws near.
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