Beauty countdown

Three, two, one... gorgeous! Get ready for perfect bridal beauty

Beautify!

Beauty experiments should be carried out now -- if you want to try Botox, lip enlargements or a chemical peel, do it now in good time in case, heaven forbid, something goes wrong!

• Regular facials are a great way to pamper yourself and prepare your skin for the big day. If you don’t already, start exfoliating now to brighten up your skin.
• Teeth whitening can be expensive but it is effective, after all, this is the one day you will smile more than ever before. Home whitening kits can be a good alternative to professional treatment.
• Hair extensions and colours should be experimented with now so you've got time to change something if you don't like it! Have a dress rehearsal with the hairdresser and make-up.
• Sweating, perspiring, glowing -- however you phrase it, it can be sorted with Botox, or roll-on treatments that you apply at night then wash off in the morning. These claim to keep you dry all day without the risk of those horrid white marks. See local salons for details
• Apply sun block daily -- covering up burnt skin is a nightmare for any make-up artist.
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Two months to go

• To fake tan or not to fake tan? It can make you look healthy but equally fake tan can make you look awful -- a vision of orange in a white dress! If you must go on a sun bed, use SPF30 on your face.
• Exfoliate your body once a week with a luxurious salt scrub. Skin brushing will stimulate your lymph glands to break down toxins and get your body glowing.
• Stress makes some people prone to cold sores -- keep your lips pout-perfect and protect yourself from cold sores with lip balm and an SPF15 lipstick.

One month to go

Check the weather. Your make-up may not look as good as it did in the different weather of a few months ago but not now, so try out your look once more.

• Don't drink too much if you're starting to feel nervous as alcohol is terrible for your skin.
• Keep up the good work with that exercise regime. You’re looking good but that healthy eating plan needs to be stuck to -- you can do it!
• Feeling nervy? Make sure you don't drink too much and take at least three nights off a week for early nights! Bach's Rescue Remedy is a herbal stress reliever that can work wonders.
• If budget allows, treat yourself to a few days at a health spa. Expert advice, beauty therapies and exercise facilities will help you come away feeling great. It's quite common to incorporate this into your hen do and have an indulgent weekend with your girlfriends.

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