Everyone knows the fact that the Haldi ceremony in an Indian wedding is a desi form of a spa ritual for the bride and groom to get that glowing skin on the wedding day. And we all know that the ‘Ubtan pack’ is a significant element of this function. But is the power of turmeric enough to make your skin shine like it has its bulb? No. Trust us the Haldi ceremony is a ritual that cleanses your body and soul but it is not enough to give you that blemish-acne-free skin. You need to pamper yourself with some pre-wedding skincare regimes to achieve that perfect bridal glow on your wedding night. 

Now there are many skincare packages on the market, but if you are not comfortable taking up chemical-infused skin care service from a salon, then how about you switch to desi remedies? Trust us, these grandmother’s homely remedies always come in handy and in the land of India, organic remedies are no exception. 

We brought you some of the best must-try remedies that will help you get that look that will make the groom say, “my god, she is beautiful”. 

Use Aloe Vera 

To all the brides with oily skin, here is your holy grail. Aloe vera face packs are the best to use as a pre-wedding skincare regime. Aloe vera is known to reduce oil from the skin, helping in getting a smooth and even tone look. An easy face pack recipe includes aloe vera gel or pastes mixed with turmeric powder and raw milk. Blend all the ingredients and make a smooth paste, apply it over your skin, neck, hands and feet, leave for 15 mins and rinse it off with normal water. 

The Classic Multani Mitti 

Every Indian girl knows what Multani mitti is. Also known as fuller’s earth face pack, Multani mitti is a great source to cleanse, remove tan and tighten pores. It is also a great and safe way to achieve that neutral skin tone for your wedding day. A simple yet effective recipe includes one tablespoon of Multani mitti powder mixed with half tablespoon curd, half tablespoon gram flour and a few drops of lemon. Make a smooth paste and apply it to your face, neck, feet, hand and other problematic areas. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water. 

Sandalwood 

A classic remedy for instant tan removal, sandalwood is an effective way to smoothen dull skin. Sandalwood is a famous choice for brides having summer weddings. Mix one tablespoon of sandalwood powder, one tablespoon of rose water and half a teaspoon of turmeric powder, make a fine paste, apply it to your skin, let it air dry and then rinse the pack with cold water. 

Tomato and Honey

Don’t give us the look, it might sound like a weird combination but it is an effective desi remedy. Tomato is the best source for instant tan removal and honey is a famous choice to get baby soft skin. Mix both of them and you will have a super smooth-soft skin with no black spots and blemishes. Extract one tomato juice and mix it with one tablespoon of honey, a few drops of lemon juice and one tablespoon of rose water or raw milk. Make a paste, apply it over your face and skin, leave it for 20 minutes and wash it off with normal water. 

Rice and Milk 

Rice has slowly gained momentum in the beauty industry. Now you can see a lot of rice faces and hair masks. The combination of rice and milk gives instant fairness and softness to your skin. This pack can also be used on a day-to-day basis as a face scrub. Soak rice grain in milk for 2 to 3 hours, then grind it into a fine paste, add a few drops of lemon juice and apply it over your face and other dark areas. Use it before showering, leave it for 15 to 20 and then rinse it off with cold or normal water. 

Orange Peel

The powerhouse of vitamin C is known to remove dead skin cells, remove tan and promote even skin tone. Take the orange peel, sry them in shadow and grind it to make a fine powder. Mix orange peel powder with curd and rose water. Make a fine paste and apply it over your face and skin. Let it stay for 20 to 30 minutes and then wash your face. 

These are the best homemade remedies that promote a healthy glow to your skin. But to advance the result, a bride should follow these tips to get supple glowing skin on the wedding day. 

• Drink plenty of water. Wedding or no wedding, everyone should drink 3 to 4 litres of water every day for glowing skin and a healthy body. 

• Always remove your makeup before sleeping. Yeah, we know that Kim Kardashian can sleep with her make-up on, but everything Kardashian does is not healthy, right. At night your skin needs to breathe, not removing your makeup blocks your pore and creates impurities within the skin surface. That is why always remove your makeup and moisturise your skin before sleep. 

• For a glowing bridal look, it is advised to avoid caffeine, smoke and too much alcohol. Too much caffeine, alcohol and smoke causes premature ageing, fine lines and lucid wrinkles. That is why, any bride should not have more than two cups of coffee a day. 

• Always exfoliate your skin twice a week. Use desi remedies of natural skin care products to get rid of oily skin and dark spots. 

• Get your beauty sleep. You are a bride, and you need to sleep for a good 8 hours to nourish your skin and body. 

• Skincare and body care go hand in hand. That is why maintaining a healthy diet is a must to get a perfect glow on your wedding night. Stay hydrated, eat dry fruits, include greens in your food, avoid junk and exercise. Keep this in mind. 

As a massive wedding is in India, there are also a lot of myths associated with it. Let’s debunk them. 

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