When we want to look our best, it is important to take a proactive approach to the health of our skin. On an average day, we might wash and moisturize our face as a matter of routine, but this is where it ends for most people. Some people might even exfoliate or carry out an occasional facial, but skincare for a special occasion is unfamiliar territory to most of us. Whether you are attending someone else’s wedding, your own, a school reunion, or any other celebratory event, here are 6 easy ways to prepare your skin so you look your best for a special occasion.
- Consider a cosmetic treatment
If you have enough time leading up to the event, you might want to book yourself in for a cosmetic treatment that will smooth out wrinkles and tackle other problem areas. Getting the best Botox cosmetic treatment could take years off of your appearance and give you the confidence you need to feel and look your best. Make sure there is enough time for a test first, though, just in case you have a reaction!
- Stay hydrated and avoid sodium
To reduce puffiness under the eyes and give the skin a more dewy and glowing quality, drink plenty of water in the days leading up to the event. This means drinking at least 8 glasses of water. If possible, try to stay hydrated during the event as well. On a related theme, sodium leads to fluid retention which causes the skin to become puffier, and this is particularly noticeable under the eyes. If you can, avoid foods that are rich in sodium the day before your event.
- Get plenty of beauty sleep
We all know what a bad night’s sleep can do for our skin, leaving it dull, tired, and puffy. It can also lead to more breakouts and can worsen skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. Add to this more yawning than usual which can make your eyes water and go red, and you’re setting yourself up for a less than fresh day.
- Lay off the intense workouts
Lots of people find that their skin becomes flushed and blotchy after a workout, and for some this redness can stick around for a day or more afterwards. If you are someone who struggles with this, it might be worth avoiding intense exercise in the days leading up to the event.
- Perform a DIY facial the night before
Before bed, give your skin some TLC with a DIY facial. This might include using a gentle exfoliant on the skin to loosen and remove dry cells. You could then apply an at-home chemical peel to remove all the dead skin, before hydrating the skin with an intense serum to moisturize the newly exposed skin cells. When this serum has had time to be absorbed, rinse it off and finish with a night moisturizer and some eye cream.
- Moisturize with particular oils
Before you put on your make-up for the event, prime your skin with a combination of natural oils and moisturizing cream. For example, a couple of drops of pomegranate oil, rose hip seed oil, and jojoba can help prepare your skin by hiding fine lines and cracks in the skin’s moisture barrier, leaving behind a dewy complexion.
