If your Big Day is coming around, then this is what you have to be reading. Without a doubt, you want to be all decked up. Be prepared to flaunt the best side of yours on your d-day. Of course, that is what every bride-to-be does. However, with the clock ticking, every one of you will be tensed and might even have anxiety issues as this is one of the most significant steps of your life. Taking too much stress on such things can often show up evidently on your face. It can be found through pale skin, dark circles, acne and dry skin with uneven skin tone. This can tamper your look on the day of your wedding. It is vital that you take good care of yourself for no one else can understand what and how do you want to deal with your inner self. Pampering yourself is essential to make yourself look the best.

There are a lot of things that you can do to make sure you are looking after your body as the date is nearing. It is not only for beauty reasons but also to maintain good health as your lifestyle completely changes post-wedding. Here are a few quick tips that you should follow as a mantra:

• Hydrate yourself – Drink plenty of water. This will not only keep your stomach good but also brings a glow on your face.
• Avoid Junk – Junk is one of the biggest monsters behind the problem of acne. If you do not want acne and marks on your big day, say no to junk food.
• Say yes to Veggies – Eat lots of raw vegetables. Cucumber, carrots and beetroots can bring natural shine to your skin.
• Say no to Cholesterol – Ditch too much butter and ghee before your wedding to make sure you don’t end up with acne problems.
• Don’t touch – Yes, never touch your pimples or acne as they tend to leave scars and marks that are hard to get rid of.

There are various tips to glow on your wedding day. There are various packs and a daily regime that you can follow. Here are some of the DIYs to get a glowing radiance:

Green Tea and Honey

• Ingredients – Mix green tea along with honey and the required amount of rice flour. Apply it on your face in a circular motion.
• When –  Morning before shower
• Leave-on Time –  20 Minutes
• Advantages – Removes dead skin cells and gives an even skin tone

Oats and Lemon

• Ingredients – Cooked and mashed oats, Lemon juice. Add equal parts of these two ingredients and apply.
• When – Morning before bath
• Leave-on – 20 Minutes
• Advantages – Exfoliates your skin and removes any hidden impurities. Lemon helps lighten your skin.

Lemon Turmeric

• Ingredients – Take gram flour, turmeric, lemon juice and milk of equal parts and mix well to apply.
• When – Morning before shower / Evening before bed
• Leave-on – 20 Minutes or until it dries
• Advantages – Smooth and cleansed skin and also keeps the skin healthy.

Flax Power

• Ingredients – Grind flax seeds and pour in some water and leave it for 15 minutes to soak. When it comes to a slimy consistency, apply with a brush.
• When – Morning and Evening
• Leave-on – Until it dries completely and then wash with warm water
• Advantages – Offers protection from sun rays, prevents skin cancer and controls the production of sebum.

Cucumber Time

• Ingredients – Take grated cucumber along with some crushed mint leaves. Add a few drops of lemon
• When – Any time of the day
• Leave-on – 20 Minutes
• Advantages – It is extremely good for clearing blemish in the skin and calms down any inflammation.

Avo-Banana

• Ingredients – Add 2:1 portions of mashed avocado and ripe banana. To this add one tbsp jojoba oil and lemon juice or orange juice
• When – Preferably when you get back from any outing
• Leave-on – 15-20 minutes
• Advantages – Hydration, skin whitening and reduces acne scars.

Coffee, Cocoa and Oatmeal

• Ingredients – Add one tbsp ground coffee beans and cocoa powder with ground oatmeal. Add the required amount of coconut milk
• When – Your time
• Leave-on – 20 minutes and then wash with lukewarm water
• Advantages – Exfoliates the skin and rejuvenates the dull skin cells and repairs any skin damage.

Turmeric and Banana Magic

• Ingredients – Mix the turmeric and banana (ripe and mashed) and add some baking soda.
• When – Morning before shower
• Leave-on – Until it’s dry and wash off with lukewarm water
• Advantages – Controls the production of excess sebum and cleanses the skin.

 These are some of the DIY face packs to try at home before your wedding. The benefits of these ingredients are excellent and have unique properties that can take off dullness and bring back the lost radiance. Try these packs as a patch on your hand before applying on your face as some skin types cab find them harsh. Make sure you keep a proper routine and follow it religiously. Start before 2-3 months the wedding to find the best results. Make sure you find the right treatment for your skin. Keep your worries aside; sleep like a baby every night and drink plenty of water! This shall do all the magic and make you look like a princess.