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Bridal Beauty:
Going for the Glow
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Bridal Beauty
The Bridal Beauty Look: Going for the Glow
By Suzanne Patterson,
Foreverwed Resident Beauty Expert
Every bride has her own unique and special beauty that shines through
on her wedding day. The setting, the gown, the flowers, the bridal
party, ….. all that surrounds you on those first moments as you begin
your walk down the isle towards marriage are in the eyes of the
audience. You are making a lasting memory in those instants, so what
is it they will remember most about you, and what will be reflected in
your photos and video long after the event?
Vibrancy…..radiance…sparkle……glow…..that special loveliness that
emanates from a young lady in one of the happiest events in her life!
What is the point of reference to these often heard comment about
brides during their wedding day? The skin! Your skin is the resonance
of all that is emoting within you. It reflects your beauty as well as
your quality of health, your moods, facial expressions, actions and
emotions. It is also the canvas that upholds the enhancement,
illumination, and decoration with color, otherwise known as makeup!
The Chemistry of Beauty
Scientifically speaking, a radiance or glow means that the flush tones
of the skin are more translucent, thus a natural blush or brightness
to the skin is noticeable. This area of the skin is referred to as the
stratum corneum, and it reflects a healthy blood circulation and skin
that is free of cellular build-up or damage, and irritation. Skin that
is uncared for, dry, flaky, or broken out for a variety of reason
causes the epidermis (the very top layer of skin) to become more
opaque in appearance, giving a dull look, and the appearance of skin
tone that looks slack and uneven textured.
Skin is affected by many factors both internally and externally.
Stress, hormones, and medications can play havoc with the skin. Drugs
and alcohol (including caffeine and nicotine) constrict blood vessel
flow, oxygen, and nutrients to the skin. Eating too much fast food or
junk food, lack of sufficient water intake, and poor quality food
sources further decrease nutritional support for skin. Constant
exposure to a polluted environment causes a chain reaction of skin
cells being attacked and scavenged by a process called "free radical
oxidation". Sun exposure is a big enemy of skin and causes rapid
acceleration of skin cell death. This can result in permanent skin
damage, or even skin cancer.
Skintelligence
The skin is the most proactive organ of the body, and it can be quite
"vocal" about the abuse, neglect, or attacks it takes on a daily
basis. Your skin is the first line of defense against invasion and it
often shows the results of the battles. Just beneath the skin's
surface are nerve cells that connect with the next layer (dermis) and
act as the skin's stimulus to react immediately to whatever is
happening on the surface. Hormone receptors are also lodged in skin
cells, and a surge of estrogen or cortisol (the stress hormone) can
also kick off a variety of systemic skin reactions such as acne,
eczema, hives, rosacea, etc. Your skin can contract, expand, turn
colors, or erupt in a variety of ways (both topical and systemic) to
protect you and your internal organs from serious attack, and even
invasion. We tend to think of skin as more a partner in a beauty
regimen rather than a warrior on a battlefield. But, if you can
combine both thoughts as you care for and make choices in how you live
in your skin, then you will have a much better appreciation and
understanding of what this amazing organ does. It is quite possible to
enhance and improve on what nature and genes have bestowed upon you.
Nurturing the Skin You're In
Skin responds quite well to tender loving care and specialized
treatments, and there are things you can do on a daily basis that will
help put you on the road to clarity and radiance in looking your very
best. This begins with what we put into and do for our bodies such as
a nutritious diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, minimizing
stress, and avoiding drugs and tobacco products. Most importantly is
protecting the skin daily from environmental conditions by using a
targeted skin protecting regimen.
There are two sides to this coin. First of all, what we do for the
body from the inside is the basis for healthy glowing skin. A diet
high in fiber, nutrients, and water intake helps the body to flush out
waste and toxins that can add to skin problems. The body requires a
certain amount of protein, vitamins, minerals, and essential acids to
repair and build skin cells that have been damaged. Anti-oxidant
nutrients help protect our skin from the free radical oxidation.
Avoiding drugs, alcohol, and tobacco will help prevent restriction in
your circulatory system which plays a crucial role in skin metabolism
and cellular regeneration process.
Secondly, proper topical care for your skin type with a targeted daily
regimen is what keeps the skin looking youthful and healthy. It is a
proven fact that regular skin care can compensate some for biological
and environmental influences which can prevent skin from achieving its
optimal appearance. Choose products that clean without stripping down
the mantle of the skin. Use moisturizers that are free of petroleum,
mineral, or animal based oils and avoid the greasy residues. Control
sebum (natural oil) production on skin to keep blemishes and
break-outs in check.
Scared Straight
The most important item of your beauty regimen is the use of a sun
screen/block that has a minimum SPF of 15 to protect the skin from UVA
and UVB ray damage from the sun. A tan is something we have somehow
come to associate with "healthy looking skin". In stark reality, this
is an injury from the sun that has caused quite a bit of damage in
exchange for a "little bit of color". Permanent underlying damage to
both cells and genes occurs every time skin absorbs direct rays of
ultraviolet sunlight. Some cells are killed immediately. Others are
wounded, spilling out chemicals that irritate tiny blood vessels,
causing irritation and that tell-tale crimson sign of a burn. UV rays
also breakdown collagen and elastin fibers that result in drooping and
sagging of skin, and the weakening of blood vessels that cause spider
veins. Free radical production also kicks in, those corrosive little
molecules that alter cellular DNA and damage the genes. Long after a
tan fades the genetic damage remains, showing itself later on as brown
spots, mottled pigmented areas, moles, and the biggest threat of all:
skin cancers. A tan doesn't seem very pretty after all when you put it
in the light of reality!
Extra Helpers
Forewarned is forearmed, as the saying goes, so now you have a resolve
to take good care of the skin you own, because it is the only one you
will ever have! Even if you have been careless in the past, you can
stem the tide of further damage with a good regimen and smooth out
some of the mistakes of the past.
In the last decade there has been an even greater explosion of
products and techniques as a result of significant discoveries,
advancements, and improvements in dermatology. The development and
marketing of drugs, procedures, and cosmetics have given people an
edge over the aging process as well as repairing and healing skin from
damage and disease.
Chemical peels, dermabrasions, laser therapies, hydroxy and glycolic
acids, retinoids, enzyme treatments, are just a few of the many
options that have given the consumer solid ground to slow down and
even reverse the signs of aged and damaged skin, while improving the
clarity, texture, tone, and metabolism of the skin. Some of these
products and methods can actually help remove some of the surface
damage from sun exposure, while others can help heal skin breakouts
and diseases. Whatever your skin condition, the most important
component of any treatment or regimen is skin protection with a broad
spectrum sun screen, and that means year-round protection, not just
summer! Sun screen is a crucial part of a daily skin regimen for the
obvious reasons previously discussed, and it is your first line of
protection against the development of skin cancers caused by the sun.
Makeup enhances the natural beauty of every bride, and in which skin
is the basic ingredient. The road to a radiance, and that special
bridal glow starts with skin that has been cared for, nurtured, and
protected. All brides have a feature that is lovely to their
uniqueness, and makeup applied to a carefully tended skin will bring
out that individuality. Makeup can create illusion to correct minor
imperfections but it is that radiance that brings forth a personal
style and character that shines from glowing skin. |
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