Radiant Skin Care Tips for a Winter Bride

Radiant Skin Care Tips for a Winter Bride

By: Patricia Shirk Aesthetician ~ Pure Radiance Spa Salon & Tanning

On Location @ 9525 N. Sommerville Dr., Fresno, CA 93720

You can have Radiant skin on your Wedding Day!

Preparing your skin for your Wedding day should be at the top of your list. You will be so happy that you went the extra step in preparing your skin. Whether you will be doing your own make up or will be having a professional, preparing your skin will make all the difference.

Here are a few helpful tips:

Do’s and Don’ts Do’s

1. Meet with a professional Skin Care Expert at least “6mos.” Prior to the wedding, if you can. Get a Skin Analysis so that together you can determine your needs. Do you know what your skin type is? Having the “right” skin care program is very important and a consultation is usually free. Getting helpful skin care tips and preparing your skin is essential for healthy glowing skin on your wedding day and your pictures will be even more beautiful.

2. Start your Skin Care Program. Even in a minimal way you need a good At-Home skin care regiment. Having the right cleanser is a must. At this point your Esthetician can map at a program that will keep you on tract to have Radiant skin on your wedding day. Remember this… Cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate & protect.

3. Waxing…This is another reason why you want to meet a Skin Care expert ahead of time so that you and the Esthetician can work together on your “Eye Brow Design” and the Esthetician gets to know your skin and what type of wax will work for your skin. Some skin types are so sensitive that they are red for hours and if you wax the face or lip area you are taking a chance if you have not prepared your skin properly.

4. Now that you have taken these essential steps to having Radiant Skin you need to start thinking about your make up for that special day. Professional Bridal makeup is different then your everyday make up. So meet with your Esthetician to start your Makeup Consultation and do a trial run.

Rule of thumb on a budget… When considering your Skin Care Regiment and all the thing you might need, start with the cleanser first if you can’t get all items just start adding as you go, one item a month, don’t overwhelm yourself.

Follow these helpful tips and the week of your wedding will be all about getting pampered and enjoying the whole experience stress free!

Here are a few reminders of what not to do if at all possible.

Don’t’s

1 . Don’t use Soap to cleanse your Face. Don’t wait until the week of the Wedding to think about your skin regarding Blemishes, Waxing and Make Up.

2. Don’t over hydrate to confine sate for under cleansing. Not having the right cleansing program can make you feel like you have a mask feeling on your skin. So we tend to think we are dry when in fact you just need to cleanse and “exfoliate” properly.

3. Waxing the day before the Wedding especially if you have not been waxing is a Big No No. You could experience unwanted results.

4. If you have never gotten a facial now isn’t the time to get one the day before your wedding. If it is within 5 days you should be safe. Make sure you let the Esthetician know about whether you use Retin A. Check all your moisturizers, foundations and cleansers for products that might have exfoliating properties as these may cause unwanted peeling, which will leave your skin flaky the day your make up goes on.

5. Don’t leave home without your sun screen! SPF 15 in the Winter is fine unless you are going to the slopes you will need a SPF 30 !!

Congratulations on your Wedding and enjoy your day! Have fun the week of the

Wedding getting ready. Have a Spa day with your Brides Maids and or your

future Spouse. Preparing ahead of time will allow for a “Stress Free” day.

By: Patricia Shirk Aesthetician ~ Pure Radiance Spa Salon And Tanning

On Location @ 9525 N. Sommerville Dr., Fresno, CA 93720

Bluntly Honest Grooming & Beauty Tips For Brides

Bluntly Honest Grooming & Beauty Tips For Brides

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By: Charish - California Weddings

Being that I have worked as a wedding professional since 1991, and started out as a wedding photographer for many years, I've seen a lot of brides, their wedding dresses, hair styles, makeup jobs, etc.

With that said, I've seen some very beautiful brides who needed little to no help with their appearance on their wedding day, and of course the opposite as well.

Regardless of your genetics, YOU as the bride owe it to yourself, and your groom to make every effort possible to look your very best on your special day. Likewise, the groom has the same responsibilities to both you, and himself.

Most brides want their wedding ceremony decor, and their reception decor to be unique, spectacular, memorable, etc., , , so - it only makes sense that a bride would take the same level of care, and interest in her own appearance on her wedding day.

Things that are often overlooked or undervalued when it comes to the bride's appearance are:

1. Facial and nose hair - Yes, in my years as a wedding photographer, I've seen far more protruding nose and facial hairs on brides than I care to admit. Not only was detail very important to me as the photographer, but how does one tell the bride on her most special day, , , "Um, you've gotta hair coming out of your nostril." , or "In this lighting, I can see every hair on your upper lip, and chin." Needless to say, I never said these things, but simply did my best to re-pose or position my view from the lense that would best flatter or hide the issue at hand.

Solution? Waxing and plucking has never killed anyone, and for the sake of your wedding day appearance, photos, video, etc., , , , I'd say a little pain would be worth it ;-) Also, contrary to what some may believe, waxing will not cause more coarse hairs to grow back in, , , it's actually quite the opposite, as the waxed/plucked hairs will likely be replaced with softer, finer hairs. (See Also THREADING Below)

2. Messy, bushy, eyebrows - Both the bride and groom should pay extra attention to this area of their face. Eyebrows are frames to the eyes, and unruly, bushy eyebrows can make a huge difference in the overall appearance of the upper half of the face. Eyebrows can make you look more alert, more youthful, or tired, and quite simply worn out.

Solution? We've all seen these new mall kiosk businesses that offer eyebrow threading! I highly recommend that this be considered at least a couple of days before your wedding, but only after you've had a trial run by the same business, and individual approx. 2 months prior to make sure you like the shaping, results, etc.

Makeup & Hair - Far too many brides (in my opinion) skimp on having their makeup and hair professionally done. The reason for this of course is to "save money", , , , but at what expence really? Their appearance? The difference between a professionally made-up bride, and a self-done makeup job by the bride is often like night and day. If you're going all out on the cake, flowers, and decor, why would you put yourself on the back burner? Remember this is supposed to be a once in a life-time event, , , so don't treat yourself like you're not important for a once in a life-time knock out bridal look!

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Skin Care (and I mean everywhere on your body) - A dry bride is a dull bride, and whether we're looking at your face, your arms, and legs, or your feet, nobody wants to see a bride with dry, dull skin.

Solution? Start a total-body skin care regimen several months prior to your wedding day. Let's call it a skin fitness routine. This routine should include exfoliation of the skin a minimum of one time per week. My personal favorite exfoliating product is (St. Ives Exfoliating Apricot Scrub "Invigorating") as it gives the skin a great scrub, and leaves it feeling smooth, and fresh. Be sure to wear sunscreen after using any exfoliating product. Also remember to include a great overall body moisturizer right after getting out of the shower to keep skin smooth. On the wedding day - try a cream oil based moisturizer to give your arms, legs, and feet a smooth, healthy sheen. Just for fun - add a tiny bit of glitter gel or powder to your feet to give them a sexy shimmer. A mild glittery/bronzing powder can be added (in moderation) to your arms, legs, shoulders etc., but only if it matches your skin tone. Again a professional makeup artist would be beneficial in this area.

Nails, on hands and Feet - My personal favorite is the French Manicure on both hands and feet. This is a clean, classy look that will match any wedding dress, as well as hair, and makeup job. A lot of brides focus on their hands, but neglect their feet. Feet can be and should be a sexy addition to your wedding day look, just remember to include your feet in the above mentioned skin care regimen, and DO get that French Manicure for the toes!

Solution? Don't do a manicure job yourself, and don't simply go with the cheapest deal in town. Few things would be more embarrassing on your wedding day than to see your nails flying off during your ceremony, or any time during your special day.

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Go beyond green with eco-friendly beauty trends

Go beyond green with eco-friendly beauty trends

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(ARA) – Green living doesn’t have to mean forgoing the latest looks, especially when eco-conscious beauty is the hottest thing going. Formulations driven by nature, practices that are kind to the earth and minimal packaging are all cool ways to celebrate the warm weather.

Here are some of the hottest eco-conscious beauty trends going:

Fresh as a Rose

The classic and perfect rose inspires some of the hottest colors and scents of the season. Cheeks blush in pretty shades of pink for day and bold fuchsia for evening while glamorous pink lips perfectly accompany spring smiles. For an all-over ethereal glow, the Roseflower Radiance Stick from The Body Shop is a soft, natural and preservative-free way to achieve a dewy spring glow. Match spring’s romantic mood and sweep the silky, sheer golden pink highlighter along the cheekbones for a subtle shimmer that enhances the complexion.

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Made with rose oil from the “valley of roses” near the Atlas Mountains, The Body Shop Moroccan Rose Body Butter melts on contact with the skin for superb hydration and releases the delectable fragrance of roses harvested at dawn, at their fragrance peak. It also features rich Community Trade ingredients from Ghana and Brazil.

Pastels and Pinks

This season, eyes shimmer in paparazzi-friendly pastel greens, pinks and golds. Celebrity makeup artist Chase Aston says a soft gold eye shimmer is fresh and modern and is perfect for an allover eye, from lash to brow. For a contemporary effect, a cool mint green swept along the top lash line and underneath the lower lashes sings spring.

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To take this runway look to night and capture a perfectly imperfect smoky eye, take a black eye definer pencil and line along top lash line, then dip an eye color brush into midnight blue eye color and smudge over eye definer line,” says Aston.

Waste Not

What is on the outside of a beauty product is just as important as what’s within. Look for sustainably-harvested and fairly-traded ingredients as well as minimal packaging made from post-consumer materials. And when you’re done with a container, remember to recycle it!

Wild Accessories

Reduce, reuse and recycle are today’s hottest buzzwords. Raid your closet for vintage jewelry and accessories or hit your local thrift shop for a bold bargain that pops. When the sun is shining, remember to protect yourself from UV rays with a stylish round pair of sunglasses.

Beauty that Gives Back

Being good to the Earth also includes being kind to the people who inhabit the planet. Everyday products and practices can make a big difference, so look for beauty that gives back.

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Purchasing a product like the preservative-free Tantalizing Lip Butter from The Body Shop and MTV means a donation is made to the Staying Alive Foundation -- a charity saving lives by empowering young people around the world to protect themselves and their communities against HIV and AIDS. Now that’s beautiful.

And when you’re done all your beauty shopping, you need an eco-friendly and stylish bag to carry all your goodies home in.

Try The Body Shop Bag for Life, which is a reusable, organically grown cotton bag produced without harmful pesticides.

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