Salon appointments aside, what are some great body care essentials you can invest in to prepare for D-day? Read on to know…
Us Indians have always had a good understanding of body care, take for instance the fact that ubtans and non-toxic hair cleansers have been used in Indian households for generations. But right now, it takes a little more than a singular ubtan or shower scrub session to keep one’s skin glowing. With so many pollutants, toxins and modern-day stressors impeding our ability to achieve healthy skin, we need elevated essentials to master radiant skin, especially for the days preceding your wedding day!
There’s a lot to do, and there’s unavoidable chaos and emotional moments that’ll leave you exhausted, so it’s only natural for you to take extra care of yourself during such a time! Which is why we’ve curated a list of pampering body care essentials for you.
With a dose of vitamin C, alpha arbutin, glycolic acid and niacinamide, this body wash is perfect for those who are looking to achieve a brighter, less textured appearance on their wedding day.
Soothing baths are imperative amidst all the chaos of wedding planning. Bath salts are known to alleviate skin irritation and some levels of dermatitis. Since this Amala Earth bath salt also consists of lavender, you can expect to feel relaxed after a bath.
What is a good shower routine, without a shower scrub? This one by L’occitane consists of almond shells and almond oil, which claims to gently exfoliate your skin while also moisturizing and nourishing it.
A leave-on formula with 2% salicylic acid, this treatment by Paula’s Choice is a product you can use on alternate days, as it may be a little too abrasive for days you’ve already used a body scrub and a body wash with glycolic acid. The formula that can help you achieve an even-toned complexion.
Enriched with vitamin E, this body moisturising serum is a precursor to other moisturising products that can help you repair the skin barrier!
For those who have set the dates for their wedding in the colder months of the year, or have dry skin types, this body butter by Morrocanoil which consists of Argan oil, is a blend of shea, cocoa and mango butters, and hyaluronic acid can be a great moisturiser.
This Sol de Janeiro body oil consists of vitamins C and E, which can add an extra layer of nourishment post your shower routine. The product also claims to debloat and help in firming the body.
A foolproof shower routine requires a good bathing brush. This electric loofah with silicone bristles offers easy reach and 3 other interchangeable brushes that can help you cleanse the body to the extent you require.
Dry brushing is a great way to help with lymphatic drainage, which can result in depuffing the body. But, apart from this, it offers relaxation and gentle exfoliation, before hopping into the shower.
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