Q&A Beauty Look and feel your big-day best with help from the professionals MORE THAN SKIN DEEP We’re trying to ensure our wedding day is as green as possible. How can I extend this to my big-day beauty? Naomi says: Being sustainable and using green products on your wedding day doesn’t mean you need to compromise on quality or look. Green beauty has come a long way since it started and there’s now so much choice. Making a few simple swaps and changes to your skin routine or make-up bag can make a big difference to your footprint and have a really positive impact on your skin. Whether you’re looking for a brand to be cruelty free, use packaging with less environmental impact or focus on organic ingredients, there’s something out there for you. For me, the most important part of any wedding-day look is the skin; the most natural thing of all. I recommend starting this process with a course of holistic facials leading up to your wedding day to get your skin happy and healthy, brightened, lifted and glowing. This helps create the perfect canvas for make-up that looks natural and lasts all day. Prepping the skin is so important and one of the products I love to use is Nini Organics Crimson Beauty – it gives skin that perfect plump and hydrated look. All Nini’s products are natural, organic and come in glass packaging. Some of its products are also refillable so it’s a win-win! I then like to work with make-up products that are versatile and nourishing to create a soft, flawless, natural look that’s good for you and the planet. Ultimately, what works for you and your skin is most important, but it doesn’t have to cost the earth. FLAWLESS BEAUTY What are your top expert beauty tips to get me looking my best? Alison says: Get into some good beauty habits as soon as you start planing your wedding. Your skin needs time to adapt and show the benefits. If you already have a regime that works for you, consider any additional steps you want to add to kick your routine up a level such as introducing a serum. These penetrate deep into the skin and target specific concerns like dryness, wrinkles and acne. If you’re a beginner, start with the basic routine of cleanser, exfoliator, moisturiser and SPF. Cleanse in the morning with a gentle facial wash. Pores need to be clear for skincare and treatments to absorb. I recommend a double cleanse at night to remove all traces of make-up, pollution and dirt, and be sure to use a clean face cloth every day. Use SPF daily, even when it’s cloudy, as sun damage will prematurely age you. A course of facials is also a great idea in the run up to your wedding, but take advice from a skincare professional about what’s best for you. And remember the golden rule: look after your body on the inside in order to benefit the outside. Drink two litres of water and eat your five-a-day. Most importantly, don’t leave it until the last minute to start working on that effortless bridal glow. CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Alison J. Smith, www.bridalbeauty.co.uk | Naomi Spurr, www.naomispurrstudio.com 86
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