Getting Wedding Ready with Beso

There are so many things to do in the lead up to your wedding day and so much to think about – guest lists, invitations, table settings, the meal, the cake, the music, trying to keep everyone happy. Often the bride-to-be is so busy worrying about everything and everyone else and with the stress and anxiety levels running high, this can lead to some real wedding beauty disasters – spotty skin, brittle nails, dull and dry hair – it’s just a Bridezilla’s moment waiting to happen! So despite the exhausting never ending wedding to-do list it’s important to schedule time in to care for yourself too. You want to look and feel your best on your special day - let’s not forget that all eyes will be on you, the blushing bride, after all!

Here are a few hints from Beso on what you can do to step up your wedding prep beauty regime so you know you’ve got a great glow on as you walk up the aisle!
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​SORT YOUR SKIN
More than likely, you’ve already started thinking about make-up on your big day. You may have done lots of research to figure out what look you want to go for and have maybe even found the perfect make-up artist to achieve this for you. (If you haven't, remember Beso can sort you out!) But you can take steps to make her job easier on the day. 
Remember that skin health comes from the inside out, so if you want to look your best, you need to care for your whole self so your “canvas” is smooth and well-nourished before you can even begin to think about creating your wedding day masterpiece! And let’s not forget that it’s not just our faces that we want to look great – skin is the body’s largest organ, so there’s no hiding it. General skin-care will have you looking fantastic and healthily radiant too.

​Here are some hints to help you on your journey to wedding-perfect skin:

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​HEALTHY HYDRATION
​​Water is what gives our skin suppleness, elasticity and brightness.  It’s what flushes toxins from the body which helps make skin glow. It’s more important and effective than any expensive topical creams or treatments. To keep our bodies happy, it is recommended that we drink 2 litres of water a day! So increase your water intake – keep your water bottle handy and full throughout all the crazy wedding preparation. And remember that tea, juice and other liquids count too – but water is always the best choice. Try popping a bit of fruit, cucumber or even fresh herbs into your bottle to keep it more interesting. Your skin will thank you with a natural, healthy glow on your big day. 

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​FEED YOUR SKIN
Check your diet. It’s hard to eat healthy with the stress of event planning, but your skin (and your body of course) needs you to! Skin gets so much of what it requires to look fantastic from what we eat. In the months leading up to your wedding, make sure you’re including lots of fruit, veges and healthy fats (i.e nuts, avocadoes, salmon) into your diet and cut back on sugars and bad fats. You’ll feel better and your skin will radiate health from the outside.

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MOISTURISE
Skin can’t get enough of this! You should be moisturising morning and night….and anytime in between! And it isn’t just your face that needs it – your whole body will benefit from regular moisturising. The important thing is to make sure you choose the right products for your skin type or you could find yourself with weird reactions and adolescent break outs for your wedding. 

​BESO SUGGESTS:
Check out this range of natural moisturising products available to you through the Beso website. These hydrating treats have been formulated using only the best ingredients from nature and are great for sensitive skin.

• Beso Face Lotion: A light, nourishing lotion perfect for everyday use. Smells divine too thanks to a selection of essential oils
• Vanilla and Lime Body Butter: A luscious, rich blend of natural oils and butters for full body moisturising to get rid of dry patches and coarse skin. With a delicious scent of creamy lime.

• Beso Hand Lotion: A lightweight lotion with beneficial essential oils, which is quickly absorbed for non-greasy hydration

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KEEP IT CLEAN
When you're thinking ahead to your look on the big day, remember that makeup sits best on smooth, clear skin, so it's important to up the anti on your daily cleansing routine. Here's what you can do now to be skin ready for your special day:

• Cleanse your facial skin twice a day, once in the morning to get rid of the night's air pollution, and again before bed to slough away any grime that has accumulated over the course of a busy day.
• Exfoliate once a week to scrub away dead skin cells that can in time dull your complexion and cause wrinkles and blemishes.
• Apply a weekly face mask to draw out toxins lurking beneath the upper surface of the skin to give a brighter look.
• In fact, while we're at it, the whole body loves a good exfoliate so go ahead and pamper yourself with an all over skin scrub especially if you are thinking of getting a spray tan, so you get the best results. 

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BESO SUGGESTS:
Beso has everything you need to cleanse your skin naturally and without any harsh chemicals. Click the links below to find out more.

• Beso Facial Cleanser and Makeup Remover: Made with Rosewater and natural oils, this is a gentle product suitable for all skin types.
• Beso 3 in 1 Facial Scrub: A cocoa butter, clay and oatmeal based scrub that exfoliates, moisturises and tones.
• Green Tea and Clay Mask: Pamper yourself with this weekly clay mask and allow the green tea and natural clays to remove aging toxins from your skin.
• Candy Cane Body Scrub: a simple, natural body scrub with revitalising peppermint essential oil.

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• HAIR

In your preparations don't neglect your hair. Treat your locks to a pamper so it gives off its best shine to top off your wedding look. If you're going for a style that requires a lot of heat styling or that will involve a lot of pinning and product, it's a good idea to strengthen your hair in the months before.  Consider these tips:

• Don't overwash. It really helps your hair health if you can avoid washing it every day. Washing actually strips away the natural oils responsible for protecting and hydrating your locks, leaving it more brittle and prone to breakage. Also avoid shampoos with sulfates and other harsh chemicals as these can cause damage the hair. 
• Feed your mane. Our hair needs a little bit of extra nourishment now and then to keep it at its shiny best. Treat your locks to a weekly treatment and invest in a good leave in conditioning treatment.

​BESO SUGGESTS:
Beso doesn't only care for your skin, we've got you covered for your hair needs too. 

• Beso Solid Shampoo Bars: an easy to use, natural alternative to traditional shampoos
• ​Do-it-all Oil: use this multi-purpose Beso treat to hydrate your hair. Use as a leave in conditioner, in place of a serum or as a hot oil treatment once a week. ​

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NAILS
With all the rush and kerfuffle it would be very easy to forget about these little things, but believe it or not, and your photographer will agree, your nails, fingers and toes, will matter very much on your wedding day. You'll be surprised how often they're going to feature in your wedding album, so with that in mind, you need to get them ready too.  Build your nail strength and health by skipping nail polish now and then if you're a regular wearer and opting instead for a strengthening nail oil. This will help you to avoid ugly breakages and split nails before your special day especially as you go about the fiddly fumbly tasks on your wedding prep list, so important if you're a crafty diy planner!

BESO SUGGESTS:

• A simple at home nail soak: Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup warm water and 2 tsp salt or baking soda. Soak fingertips in this solution for 10-15 mins then brush your nails with a clean toothbrush and rinse off with warm water. This will make your nails stronger and brighter looking
• Follow your soak with Beso Nail Oil for a real treat. Use the oil every day to maintain nail strength and shine. By your wedding day your nails will look fantastic without any extra embellishment. 

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No matter how you decide to prepare for your wedding, remember to always find time to rest your mind and reset your energy. It's important that you take a moment for yourself amidst the rushing and the stress so that when the day arrives you'll be at your best and ready to enjoy every minute of  the experience.

x
Camella @ Beso