In India, winter is the season for weddings. It has become the most popular time for Indian weddings due to the pleasant weather and festive atmosphere. Many families prefer to celebrate their unions on beautiful winter nights. The clear winter skies are perfect for photos, the days are great for exciting wedding rituals, and the evenings are filled with celebrations. However, your skin may not find winter as enjoyable as you do.
Brides and grooms pay extra attention to self-care, and many couples start their skincare routine at least 6 months in advance. Everyone wants to look their best while taking their wedding vows, after all, each moment will be captured and remembered for a lifetime.
Cold air, lower humidity and dryness in the atmosphere will make your skin look dull, dry and dehydrated. Start a winter skin care routine to combat freezing temperatures and look radiant on your wedding day.
● Start with Hydration
Hydration is essential to keep your skin supple all year round. Whether it’s summer or winter, your body and skin need hydration. So, drink plenty of water and include hydrating foods like fruits, juices and salads to keep your body healthy and skin nourished.
● Cleanse with Care
Use a gentle cleanser, a foam-based or a gel-based cleanser that pulls out impurities and cleans your skin while retaining its natural moisture.
● Exfoliate
Exfoliation will help remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin fresh and unclogged from dirt. But don’t over-exfoliate, otherwise makes your skin sensitive, so it is advised to exfoliate once or twice a week.
● Tone and Moisturize
After exfoliation, apply toner to maintain skin pH and prepare it to absorb moisturizers and serums. Use a hydrating moisturizer that locks in nourishment and hydration within your skin. This will help to keep your skin barrier intact and healthy.
● Don’t Forget Sunscreen
Every time you step out for shopping and other wedding errands, make a habit of applying sunscreen, and if you are out in the sun for more than 2 hours, reapply sunscreen.
● Treat Your Skin with a Face Mask
Use a face mask once a week. It will provide intense hydration and deep cleansing. Use a rejuvenating mask infused with alpha arbutin, vitamin C, or hyaluronic acid to reduce pigmentation and make your skin clearer and glowy.
● Target Specific Skin Concerns with Serums
If your skin has concerns like large pores, pigmentation or dark spots, use serums accordingly. For example, use kojic acid to reduce dark spots, niacinamide to reduce pores, vitamin C to reduce dullness and retinol to reduce fine lines.
● Hands and Feet Care
Use the best body lotion for winter, infused with the goodness of niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, fruit or flower extract and glycerine; such lotions will keep your hands and feet hydrated. For the best results, go for a product with SPF.
● Pamper Your Lips Too
While preparing for weddings and making runs to tailors and shops, don’t forget your lips. Use lip balm regularly to keep your lips soft and plump. Don’t let winter leave your lips dry and chapped.
Start Today, Get That Wedding Glow With Winter Skincare
Your skin deserves to glow as brightly as your celebrations. A winter skincare routine is essential in keeping your skin healthy and radiant all season. A gentle face wash, a hydrating moisturizer, a brightening serum, and an SPF 50 sunscreen will help keep you glowing throughout each wedding ritual. Whether you’re a bride, groom, or close family member, prepare your skin to be wedding-ready.
Choose a brand like Dermabay that offers paraben-free, vegan and dermatologically tested products, safe for all skin types.
If you’re not sure which products to choose or need professional help with your skincare, don’t hesitate to reach out to a dermatologist or skincare expert who can guide you on the best options for your skin type.