The Five-Week Bridal Face & Body Prep Plan
- Makeup Artist Gi
- Feb 16, 2017
- 6 min read
Glowing Skin In 5 Weeks!
With all eyes on you, every bride is trying to find that perfect radiant base for their make up application.
Naturally every bride glows with feelings of love and excitement on their special day.
However radiant wedding-day skin takes a little more planning and effort. In the lead up to the big event, stress can affect your hormonal balance which may lead to pesky breakouts, rashes and even overly oily or dry skin to occur. Fear not - totally touchable honeymoon skin is just around the corner, this 5-week intensive pre-nuptial plan has everything covered for your smoothest, most radiant skin yet.
Week 1 – Diet
A healthy and clean diet needs to be on top of your priorities list if you want beautifully youthful skin. "The brides-to-be diet is strict but really affective: no caffeine, alcohol, sugar, dairy, and no processed foods. But there are plenty of other things you can have. Eat loads of vegetables as they are high in fibre, help circulation, support skin's elasticity and give you the antioxidants to kill free radicals in the body for that feel-good factor. And don't forget hydration. I recommend 2-3 litres of water a day, especially if you are about to introduce exercise. Water is the best thing for beautifully dewy soft skin as it helps the body flush out toxins, hormones and bi-products.
Monday
Breakfast: Quick and Easy Eat 1 hard-boiled egg, 1/2 cup sliced banana, and 1 cup strawberries.
Midmorning snack: Enjoy 1/2 cup almonds and 1 peach.
Lunch: Turkey Quick Fix Roll 3–4 ounces roasted turkey breast, 1 tomato, 1/2 peeled avocado (all thinly sliced), and mustard into a large lettuce leaf.
Midafternoon snack: Cut 1 apple into wedges and spread 2 tablespoons organic peanut butter on them.
Dinner: Hoisin-Glazed Tenderloin Serve with 2 cups steamed kale drizzled with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice to taste. Have 1 cup grapes, too.
Tuesday
Breakfast: Fast and Furious Scramble 3 egg whites in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Serve with 1 cup each of strawberries and orange wedges.
Midmorning snack: Have 1/2 cup pistachios and 1 cup blueberries.
Lunch: Hoisin-Glazed Tenderloin Eat Monday nights leftovers, plus 1 orange.
Midafternoon snack: Nosh on 1/2 cup raw or roasted sunflower seeds and 1 apple.
Dinner: 5-Minute Shrimp Salad Combine 1/4 pound shrimp (cooked, peeled, and deveined), 1 tomato (cubed), 1/2 avocado and 1/2 cucumber (both cubed and peeled), 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, and lemon juice, seasoned salt, and ground pepper to taste in a small bowl.
Wednesday
Breakfast: Simply Salmon Enjoy 4 ounces smoked salmon with your choice of fruit.
Midmorning snack: Munch on 1/2 cup mixed nuts and 2 small plums.
Lunch: Lean Roast Beef Quick Fix Layer 3 ounces lean roast beef in a large lettuce leaf and spread 1 teaspoon horseradish on top. Add a piece of fruit of your choice.
Midafternoon snack: Eat 1/2 cup raw or roasted pumpkinseeds and 1 nectarine.
Dinner: Roasted Chicken and Yams
Thursday
Breakfast: Quick and Easy II Start the day with 1 hard-boiled egg, some tomato slices, and your choice of fruit.
Midmorning snack: Treat yourself to 1/2 cup walnuts and 1 pear.
Lunch: Roasted Chicken and Yams Have Wednesday nights leftovers and 1 apple.
Midafternoon snack: Enjoy 1/2 cup cashews and 1 cup of your favorite melon.
Dinner: Black Bean Bowl Combine 1 precooked skinless, boneless chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces), 2/3 cup black beans (drained and well-rinsed), 1/2 tomato (cubed), 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped), 2 tablespoons scallions (chopped), lemon juice to taste, and dashes of cumin, basil, cilantro, and ground pepper in a small bowl.
Friday
Breakfast: Sausage and Eggs Cook 1–2 links lean sausage and 2–3 egg whites as desired in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Serve with 1 cup each of grapes and cantaloupe.
Midmorning snack: Nosh on 1/2 cup mixed nuts and 1 cup strawberries.
Lunch: Tuna Salad Empty 1/2 can (7.06-ounce) tuna into a small bowl and combine with 1/2 cup diced tomato, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, and bal-samic vinegar to taste. Place mixture on a bed of prewashed baby spinach.
Midafternoon snack: Nibble on 1/2 cup almonds and 1 cup fresh pineapple.
Dinner: Sole Fillets With Zucchini
Saturday
Breakfast: Italian Omelet Beat 2–3 egg whites with splash of water until frothy. Saute 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes and 1/4 large portabello mushroom (thinly sliced) in olive oil until tender. Reduce heat, add egg mixture, cover, and cook until eggs are fluffy (but solid). Add 1/4 cup avocado and fold in half before serving.
Midmorning snack: Nosh on 1/2 cup cashews and 1 cup blueberries.
Lunch: Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes Halve 2 medium tomatoes and remove insides. Drain 1 can light tuna (packed in water). In small bowl, combine tuna with 1 medium celery stalk (chopped), 1 table-spoon sesame oil, 1/8 teaspoon dill, and 1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper. Spoon 1/4 of mixture into each tomato half.
Midafternoon snack: Enjoy 1/2 cup pistachios and 1 cup grapes.
Dinner: Chicken Paillards Serve with 1 cup each of steamed broccoli drizzled with lemon juice and mushrooms sauteed in 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Sunday
Breakfast: Fast and Furious II Scramble 3 egg whites in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Serve with 1 cup each of strawberries and orange wedges.
Midmorning snack: Have 1/2 cup mixed nuts and 1 cup honeydew melon.
Lunch: Chicken Paillard Salad Top large bowl of mesclun salad greens with chicken left over from Saturday night (cut into pieces) and 1 cup mandarin orange slices; drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar.
Midafternoon snack: Cut 1 apple into wedges and spread 2 tablespoons organic peanut butter on them.
Dinner: Seafood Kebabs
Week 2 – Exercise
A variety of cardio workouts are an absolute must in your 5-week plan.
Exercise tightens the skin, creates muscle tone and stimulates mood enhancers which make us feel good. And when we feel good, we look good. A great way to lose body fat and bring out muscle mass is through running, boxing, skipping, swimming (preferably in saltwater pools), and biking. To gauge whether you are in the fat-burning zone, do the 'talk test'. Talking should be difficult as you need to be breathing heavily. Do 45-60 minutes of cardio and strength training 5-6 days a week.
Week 3 – Body brushing
A really important part of this skin-beautiful plan is body brushing as it stimulates the lymphatic system, exfoliates the surface of the skin and prevents ingrown hairs. To help the body rid toxins, fatigue and water retention, use a firm natural bristle brush once a day first thing in the morning before having a shower. Start at the toes and work your way up the legs, concentrating on the pelvic area where there are a lot of lymph nodes. Move up to the tummy area doing clockwise circular movements, up around the breast tissue and then from hands to the heart area.
Week 4 – Deep cleansing facial
A facial can do wonders for skin clarity and tone, however it's best to get one 1-2 weeks prior to the wedding day to allow for pimples and toxins that are just underneath the epidermis layer to come up and clear.
My favourite facial's are the HYDRADERMIE LIFT TREATMENT by Guinot Creates an instant lift effect by means of facial muscle stimulation, the HYDRADERMIE HYDRATION TREATMENT by Guinot which helps to regain a radiant and luminous complexion, is the ideal treatment due to the removal of dead cells from the skin, GERMAINE de CAPUCCINI ADVANCED RIDES FACIAL containing micro-dermoxine complex, an exclusive combination of peptides with a specific anti-wrinkle effect that neutralises facial micro-tensions and provides collagen micro-fragments to fill in the wrinkles &
ESPA ADVANCED ENZYME PEEL FACIAL this powerful and highly effective natural facial peel dramatically smoothes, softens and evens skin tone.
For skin care at home I have written a list below beauty tips & tricks from my experiences working with different skin types!
Cleansers'
Tammy Fender - Cleansing Milk with Lavender & Fo-Ti £40 https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/tammy-fender-cleansing-milk-lavender-and-foti.html
Verso -Foaming Cleanser £32.00 https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/verso-foaming-cleanser.html
Dermalogica - Pre Cleanse £34.35 http://www.lookfantastic.com/health-beauty/dermalogica.list
Toners
Nars - Multi-Action Hydrating Toner £23.00 http://narscosmetics.co.uk/en_GB/multi-action-hydrating-toner/0607845048046.html?cm_mmc=SEM-_-Google-_-NRI_G_GBR_PLA_SHOPPING-_-PLA&gclid=CjwKEAjwqpK8BRD7ua-U0orrgkESJADlN3YB4G1pZdqpaA-f06NLYencBuotLO95wG-fas3WNFUGzhoClkTw_wcB
REN - Clarimatte Clarifying Toner £13.00 http://www.renskincare.com/uk/face/by-range/clarimatte/clarimatte-clarifying-toner.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwqpK8BRD7ua-U0orrgkESJADlN3YBpdPd1EyKEpMSR4FJFDRuEBgU_VBwdSPdj60rzy4cThoCNR_w_wcB
Mario Badescu - Facial Spray with ALoe Herbs & Rosewater £5.95 http://www.beautybay.com/skincare/mariobadescu/facialspraywithaloeherbsandrosewater?utm_source=google%2Bshopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping%2Bfeed&selectedSku=MABA0072F&ctyid=gb&gclid=CjwKEAjwqpK8BRD7ua-U0orrgkESJADlN3YBa2mFc9WmkIZjLvdsE63HC2BatEJXl0HnXSHU83PGNxoCFCzw_wcB
Treatments
Keihl's Skin Rescuer £29.50 http://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/category/moisturisers/skin-rescuer/3605970459888.html?
gclid=CjwKEAjwqpK8BRD7ua-U0orrgkESJADlN3YBIP67t2QZfeFJJG142Jh3AnHiaW2XYKemhPJsjJlCRBoCkSzw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CJLD3POL7s0CFdM82wodTpwJfg
Alpha-H Liquid Gold £33.50 https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/alpha-h-liquid-gold-night-treatment-serum.html?campaignid=360386791&adgroupid=25654632391&network=g&device=c&keyword=&placement=&creative=88956579631&gclid=CjwKEAjwqpK8BRD7ua-U0orrgkESJADlN3YB-trnP6eaXsFq7F8p9rmiSYt3I7qGstQJ_QT2GjFRYRoCJZjw_wcB
Eyecream
Lancome - Advanced Génifique Eye Cream £40.00 http://www.lancome.co.uk/skincare/by-product-category/eye-lip-care/advanced-genifique-eye-cream/269021-LAC.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwqpK8BRD7ua-U0orrgkESJADlN3YBBhb6Un8btb1LKz94Ppmls4IgfMZtqGPCbwx27WLL3RoCGPbw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CIvt-8CM7s0CFQRU2wodtlcFZg
Mario Badescu - Hyaluronic Eye Cream £15.50 http://www.beautybay.com/skincare/mariobadescu/hyaluroniceyecream?utm_source=google%2Bshopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping%2Bfeed&selectedSku=MABA0027F&ctyid=gb&gclid=CjwKEAjwqpK8BRD7ua-U0orrgkESJADlN3YBCmX58R9j8RmHil6V3Z49ULOYqG1UdPe34AfEr6X-BxoCPo3w_wcB
Face Mask
Korres - Avocado Face Mask Now £2.50 http://www.pharmeden.co.uk/women-c4/face-c11/hydration-c48/korres-avocado-face-mask-for-intense-nourishing-18ml-p3158/s3848?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=korres-avocado-face-mask-for-intense-nourishing-18ml-k0399&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=CjwKEAjwqpK8BRD7ua-U0orrgkESJADlN3YByyn6vFeXwC_ygBT5UqpDI3mKZi-XgTfc4vTmaQQ33RoCSeXw_wcB
Pixi Glow - Mud Mask £18.00 http://www.lookfantastic.com/pixi-glow-mud-mask-30ml/11200041.html?utm_source=googleprod&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=gp_bodycare&affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&gclid=CjwKEAjwqpK8BRD7ua-U0orrgkESJADlN3YBR2cDtpcHuo0fWkCGhW2vg5jGQn52OzWbNkkUDgX43RoCWWDw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKjypYWN7s0CFQtT2wodYaoPdw
Moisturizer
Embryolisse Laboratories - Lait-Creme Fluide £28.00 https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/embryolisse-laboratories-lait-creme-fluide.html
Egyptian Magic -
All Purpose Skin Cream £24.45 http://www.allbeauty.com/827163-egyptian-magic-all-purpose-skin-cream-skin-balm-118ml?ref=%7Badtype%7D&utm_source=%7Badtype%7D&utm_medium=FREE&¤cy=GBP&country=48&&gclid=CjwKEAiAg5_CBRDo4o6e4o3NtG0SJAB-IatYhYhlHXk_qe0YuGVIR5b0fVizWMa5FBacQe4SAbNaGhoCJfbw_wcB
Week 5 – Salt scrub
A remineralising salt scrub is absolutely divine the week before the big day, A good salt scrub uses organic products and should feel quite abrasive on the body. It's the easiest and best way to invigorate the body as it shifts dead skin cells, increases circulation and oxygenates the blood for super glowing skin.
Create your own using products from the local health store or visit your local salon/spa with your bridesmaids or mother & mother law for a day of relaxation before the big day
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