If you are a bride to be, I am sure you might have already scheduled your salon appointments for looking the best on your wedding day. People opt for extra skin care routines and take extra appointments at the salon to look their best and this also comprises of hair treatments. I can totally feel the need to look the best but it is not always necessary to burn a hole in your pocket for pre-bridal treatments. Did you know that you can have that beautiful glowing skin and silky shiny hair on your wedding day by just using some bridal beauty recipes at the comfort of your home? Here I have listed top bridal beauty recipes for beautiful skin and hair that you should definitely try –
BEST BRIDAL BEAUTY RECIPES FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN AND HAIR:
Turmeric Glow Mask
Turmeric makes a great ingredient in pre-bridal skincare because it has brightening and skin healing properties. Keep your skin clear and prevents that surprise breakout on your wedding day. Mix together 2 tablespoons of whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of wild turmeric and enough rose water to make a paste. Use it as a 20 minute face mask 2 to 3 times a week.
Flax Hair Shine Mask
Flax seeds nourish your hair follicles and prevents excessive hair fall. Adds a beautiful shine to the hair and makes it frizz-free and manageable. To make flax hair shine mask, simmer handful of whole flaxseeds in 2 cups of water until the water turns gel like. Strain and use this as a pre-shampoo hair mask two hours before a hair wash. Use this once or twice a week.
Fenugreek Face and Hair Mask
Fenugreek seeds have amazing skin care and hair care benefits. It brightens the skin and reduces pigmentation and sun tan. It also helps fight acne and keep your skin clear. Flax seeds also boost hair growth and keeps dandruff away. Adds a beautiful shine to the hair. To make this face and hair mask, you need to soak a handful of flax seeds in 2 cups of water over night. Strain the water the next morning and use this water on your face and hair both. Let it stay for one hour before you go for a shower. Follow this once or twice a week.
Yogurt Brightening Mask
Yogurt contains lactic acid due to lactic acid producing bacteria. It helps improve skin texture and make it brighter, smoother and softer. All you need to do is add a teaspoon of raw organic honey to 2 tablespoons of greek yogurt. Mix it well and use it as a 20 minute face mask. Can also be used on the body. Use this twice or thrice a week.
Milk and Honey Bath
Did you know that Cleopatra used to bath in milk and honey? You can also make your very own pre-bridal milk and honey bath By adding one cup of milk and 1/3 cup of raw honey to your regular bath water. Soak in for 20 minutes before a shower. Do this twice a week at least.
DIY Hair Spa
You can make your own hair spa cream to give your hair that boost of volume and shine. To make your hair spa cream, whip together 1/3 cup of soft shea butter, 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil and one egg. Whip it all really well and apply a thick layer on your scalp and hair. Wear a shower cap or a hot towel for two hours before you use a shampoo. Do this once a week.
Coffee Oats Scrub
Exfoliating with coffee and oats helps buff away dead skin layer and reveal fresh new glowing skin. Combine together equal quantities of coffee grounds and rolled oats. Add in enough milk to make a spreadable paste and use this to scrub your body and face before a shower. Use this to 3 times a week.
Licorice Face and Body Mask
Licorice has brightening and anti-pigmentation effects. It also adds a beautiful glow to the skin. All you need to do is add enough rose water to licorice powder and use it as a 20 minute face and body mask. Use this twice or thrice a week.
Hot Oil Treatment
Hot oil treatment can nourish and condition your hair and make it shiny and silky. All you need to do is combine equal quantities of castor oil and coconut oil and warm it up a bit. Add in few drops of your favorite essential oil and massage it on your scalp and hair two hours before shampooing. Do this once a week at least.
Orange Peel Face Mask
Orange peel has great skin brightening and anti pigmentation properties. It also helps reduce suntan to a great extent and adds a beautiful glow. Mix together milk and enough orange peel powder to make a paste and use it as face and body mask. Wash it off after it completely dries. Use this twice or thrice a week at least.
NOTE-
- Start following pre-bridal skin and hair routine at least one or two months before your wedding day.
- Always make sure to patch test beforehand to make sure you are not allergic to any of the remedies or products.
