Pre-Wedding Beauty Tips: What Worked
A couple months before my big day, I [as many brides do] looked for some tips in pampering. I specifically looked for DIY facial masks and cleansing and moisturizing tips. I Googled, perused Pinterest, checked out some reliable, credible blogs, and asked a couple friends for their secrets. I found some gems [and some flops], but I’m here to share the gems.
Jojoba Oil: I do not know how to pronounce this, yet I’m sad because I’m sure it’s not the joe-joe-bah oil I’ve been referring to…This stuff is too good. I moisturized with this at night, and in the morning my skin was soft and had a natural glow that nearly deterred me from wearing any makeup. It’s light, so I didn’t feel like I was sleeping in a pool of petroleum jelly [bonus].
Aloe Vera Gel: I have crazy bad dark circles under my eyes. I always have, so I’ve done my fair share of researching eye creams and natural remedies, and I’ve yet to find the miracle fix. I read that putting some pure aloe vera gel on your dark circles helps to alleviate some of the puffiness and color. I saw only a small difference, although the coolness of the aloe feels incredibly soothing and refreshing. This is one I’ll continue as I look for another remedy.
Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll-On: This is meant for morning use – roll on the gel in the morning to rid yourself of puffiness and circles. I did not like this one. I felt it gave me more puffiness instead of soothing anything.