Meet the expert: Mia Towndrow is a qualified massage therapist, reflexologist and reiki specialist and the owner of Pure Wellbeing Therapy based in Crowthorne. She offers a mobile service throughout Wokingham, Ascot, Reading and the surrounding areas. Mia says: To help support a healthy immune system, take vitamin supplements that include vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc. Eating a balanced diet containing nutritious foods will nourish the body and support a healthy mind and drinking at least 1.5 to 2 litres of water every day will keep your skin and body hydrated. Regular holistic massage treatments are a must if your budget allows because massage helps to reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, increase blood flow and helps the body rid itself of toxins. A good massage treatment will help you switch off from the wedding planning and give you a sense of wellbeing. Facial massage helps to relax the face and reflexology can help to balance the entire body. Take part in any form of exercise that suits you for at least 10 to 15 minutes per day. It helps to clear the mind and boost your mood. Finally, remember to take time for yourself and schedule quality time for self-care, even if it’s simply a hot bath with your favourite bubbles and a hydrating facial mask. Meet the expert: Miranda specialises in bridal make-up, photo shoots, headshots and make-up for special occasions. She teaches online lessons and offers a complimentary half-hour consultation. Miranda says: Skin becomes dehydrated during the winter months due to living in houses with central heating and in contrast, being outside in the colder temperatures so aim to drink two litres of water every day and reduce your caffeine and alcohol intake which can dehydrate you. Up your summer skincare regime by using richer, not heavier, moisturisers. If you don’t like a richer face cream there are plenty of gel creams available with hydrating ingredients. Apply a good-quality serum underneath your moisturiser because they’re concentrated in ingredients and nourish further into the skin layers - it means that you need less of your moisturiser. You must regularly exfoliate your skin, removing the dead skin cells on the surface to allow the new hydrated ones to shine through. Invest in skincare products that contain hyaluronic acid which attracts moisture to the skin and delivers water to the cells. Edulis cellular water and Aloe Vera are great ingredients to help maintain skin moisture in the long run. I always recommend Arbonne’s Bio-Hydra range, a cost-effective, highly effective hydrating skincare range. CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Mia Towndrow, 07549 076 255, https://purewellbeingtherapy.wixsite.com/purewellbeingtherapy www.facebook.com/purewellbeingtherapy, www.instagram.com/purewellbeingtherapy Miranda MG Makeup, www.facebook.com/mirandamgmakeup Rosie Scott Hair and Makeup, 07775 644 467, www.rosiescottmakeup.com, www.facebook.com/rosiescotthairandmakeup, www.instagram.com/rosiescotthairandmakeup www.gettyimages.co.uk 87 EXPERT ADVICE
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