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7 Ways to Get Glowing for Your Wedding Day

Brides glow. That’s just what they do because they’re so happy. But if you want your skin to glow as much as possible for your wedding day, there are a few extra things you can do to ensure you—and your skin—look your best on your big day.

1. Clean Up Your Diet (and Your Gut)

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Here I am, in my first round of wedding dress shopping!

See what happens when you give up dairy for a few weeks, and cut back on your other animal products (like fish oil capsules) so that you’re only having them a couple of times per week (if at all). Minimize or eliminate processed and refined foods, too, and eat a more natural, plant-based diet. What the meats, dairy, and processed and refined foods do is clog up your intestines with acidic toxins that can contribute to acne. Those toxins overwhelm your organs and alter the balance of good and bad bacteria in the intestines.

My secret (well, not so secret anymore!) weapon against acne that has really helped me on my own journey has been the Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, which replaces the good bacteria you may have lost through poor dietary choices in the past.

2. Exercise!

When you exercise, you help flush toxins out of your body. You also improve your circulation, bringing more blood to the surface of the skin. This not only gives you a healthy glow post-exercise, but it also keeps your skin cells healthier in the long run.shutterstock_124962236

Try yoga, hiking, biking, running—whatever feels best for your body! Do something that you love so you’ll feel as if exercise is something you get to do, rather than one more chore. If wedding planning is stressing you out, you need the exercise to release some of that anxiety. You’ll get glowing skin, boost your mood, and be able to think more clearly with a little physical activity. All of these things will help you look beautiful, calm, and happy on your wedding day.

3. Drink (and Eat) More Water  

Your body needs plenty of water to function well and look youthful, and though you want to make sure you’re drinking enough so that you’re not dehydrated, you shouldn’t forget to eat fruits with high water content, either! They come with additional benefits beyond the enzyme-packed water. For example, watermelon’s high water content is accompanied by the antioxidant lycopene, plus calcium, magnesium, and sodium; and cucumbers have B vitamins, electrolytes, vitamin C, and fiber.

Speaking of cucumbers, they’re one of the best Beauty Foods for your skin in general, used inside or outside. Their vitamin C brightens your skin while they caffeic acid inside reduces inflammation. In addition to eating them on your salad or as a snack, try a couple of slices on your eyes in an at-home spa treatment or even use them on other parts of your body you’d like to tighten up.shutterstock_72516694

A study found that eating more foods rich in carotenoids, like tomatoes, bell peppers, mangoes, watermelons, and even leafy greens can actually shift your skin tone for a positive effect, so that it appears to be glowing even more. The slight yellow tint your skin takes on when you consume more of these fruits and vegetables is perceived as healthier and even more attractive to others, so you’ll look even more gorgeous than usual in those wedding photos by consuming more of these Beauty Foods that promote beautiful skin.

One more note on hydration: if you’re tired of drinking plain water and you’re active, you can enjoy young coconut water (look for one that doesn’t have any added sugar), which is an incredible hydrator that contains lauric acid, iron, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. This is perfect if you’re dealing with dehydrated, lackluster skin and feel as if regular water’s just not doing enough for your complexion on its own. You can add coconut water to your Glowing Green Smoothie in place of plain water if you don’t like the taste of coconut water right out of the fruit or the box.

4. Exfoliate your Face and Dry Brush your Bodyshutterstock_86271487

Gently exfoliate your face with a washcloth or a mixture of ground oatmeal and water or oil (olive or almond, or choose your own personal favorite). Exfoliation removes the top layer of dead, dull skin that’s hiding the beautiful, glowing skin underneath. You’ll boost your circulation and give yourself a rosy glow, too.

If your dress shows much skin at all, whether it’s your arms, back, or décolletage, you’ll want the skin on your body to look just as gorgeous as the skin on your face. For this, I recommend dry brushing. You can dry brush daily, even right before you shower on your wedding day. Dry brushing will assist in circulation (it makes your skin tingle and sometimes feels like it’s increased your energy!) and exfoliates like no store-bought exfoliating product can. The bristles may feel quite firm at first, but you’ll start to get used to and even love the firmness. I try to keep my dry brush near my shower so I remember to do it.

5. Give Your Skin Care Routine a Makeover

If you’re unhappy with the results of your current skin care routine or you’re starting to question whether some of the ingredients are good for your skin, maybe it’s time to shake things up a little. Experiment with your products well in advance of your wedding day so you’ll have time to determine what works best for your skin.shutterstock_85071907

Coconut oil and almond oil are fantastic skin moisturizers. Of course you can increase your intake of almonds and have coconut oil in small amounts to benefit your skin from the inside out, but you can also apply the oils directly to your skin to take advantage of their antioxidants.

For face cream, just take a look at the ingredients list and avoid ones full of petroleum-based ingredients or polyunsaturated oils. One of the lines I recommend is, because it is non-toxic and has lot of great natural, benefit-driven plant ingredients, is Sally B’s.

For a little something extra in the skin care department beyond just washing and moisturizing, Sally B’s Antioxidant Skin Boost brightens skin and fights free radicals. You mix it with your regular nighttime moisturizer and you can use it every night.

6. Eat More Pineapple

Pineapple is like a wonder food when your skin needs to look amazing, and it tastes incredible! Have more pineapple to benefit your skin (and body) by:shutterstock_74872702

  • Improving your digestion
  • Reducing inflammation
  • Forming collagen
  • Removing toxins from the body

The bromelain in pineapple helps your digestive system break down protein, which in turn makes it easier for it to exit the body and less likely to hang around in your gut to cause acne and other skin issues. It also helps reduce bloating (not a skin issue, but definitely not something you want to deal with on your wedding day!). The bromelain in ripe pineapple also helps cleanse the blood of toxins and assists circulation, which is always helpful for a glowing complexion!

If you’re having trouble with inflamed skin, pineapple can come to the rescue like Prince Charming once more and reduce that, plus it helps form more collagen, which will lead to new, healthy skin cells for smooth, soft skin.

7. Don’t Forget About the Beauty Products

What you put into your body and how much you move around are both important and will result in beautiful, glowing skin, but on special occasions—like your wedding day—you want to look extra vibrant. That’s when you whip out the non-toxic beauty product arsenal. Your newfound glow that comes from the inside will be the perfect canvas for strategically placed natural beauty products.shutterstock_105112088

One of my favorite foundations comes from Vapour Beauty. It’s the Soft Focus Foundation, which gives your skin a satiny finish while moisturizing and reducing inflammation.

Vapour Beauty’s Aura Multi-Use Blush is another great product for emphasizing your beautiful glowing skin. You can use one of their rosy shades as blush or choose a lighter shade that highlights your cheekbones, under your brows, or even your décolletage or shoulders.

You’re going to look amazing on your wedding day—happy and absolutely glowing!

20 Comments

  1. Paula arias
    Paula arias on July 18, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Hi, Im really confused about when should i eat fruit, is all right to have it at night? between lunch and dinner? or before or after the GGS? please help me with this!!

    Thanks!!!!!!

    Reply
  2. Beverly Kriskywicz
    Beverly Kriskywicz on July 18, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    what kind of brush do you use to dry brush your skin?

    Reply
  3. Aimee
    Aimee on July 18, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Thank you for this Kimberly! I am getting married next year and have forwarded this on to my fiance. We both want to be in tip top shape when we walk down the aisle so it was perfect timing to read this.

    Reply
  4. Chiara
    Chiara on July 18, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Hi Kimberly

    Thanks for this post its so wonderful like all your posts! I’m getting married in 2015 I’m so excited to try everything out I have been beauty detoxing now for about 2 months and I am in love with my results Thank you so much all the best with your wedding preparations

    Reply
  5. Beth Green
    Beth Green on July 18, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Congratulations Kimberly!

    Reply
  6. Susie
    Susie on July 18, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    Kimberly thank you so much for this post! No, I am not a bride to be but the information here is very helpful 🙂 I was wondering if you could recommend a type of dry brush, thanks!!!

    Reply
  7. Ashley
    Ashley on July 18, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    Great tips, Kim! Thanks so much! You will (of course) look amazing on your wedding day!

    Reply
  8. Julie Garrett
    Julie Garrett on July 18, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    Hi-
    I have read all of your articles on skin and I was wondering what you think about Diatomaceous Earth? Since it is supposed to clean you out and builds collagen, I was wondering if it is good for skin/acne.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Lynzi
    Lynzi on July 18, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    Great, as usual!

    Reply
  10. Erin @ The Grass Skirt
    Erin @ The Grass Skirt on July 19, 2013 at 8:42 am

    I am already married, but I am still going to incorporate these things into my life. Who doesn’t want glowing skin? 🙂

    Reply
  11. Krista Bouton
    Krista Bouton on July 19, 2013 at 8:58 am

    what kind of dry brush do you use on your face??

    Reply
  12. Jenifer
    Jenifer on July 19, 2013 at 9:01 am

    Kimberly,

    Great article!!!! What do you think about juicing pineapple? I know what you say about juicing vs having the fiber but I juiced one recently and have been loving the really creamy milkshake like texture! Will I still be getting all the essential nutrients for better skin?
    Ps i recently made it to glow bio and think it is amazing!!!
    Thank you so much!
    Jen

    Reply
  13. Annie
    Annie on July 19, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Love these tips and product recommendations, Kimberly! I’m going to start trying to have pineapple more often 🙂

    Reply
  14. Cathi r
    Cathi r on July 19, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    Ok…I have been married for 33 years, so I certainly don’t have to worry about a wedding dress, but I cannot fit into clothes from six months ago. You have scared straight me back in line.

    Dropping back into the better way of life NOW!

    Thank you for being inspiring.

    C

    Reply
  15. Sheila~
    Sheila~ on August 10, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    I’m hooked and must start each day with the “glowing green drink”. I love your books and all of your”make sense” recommendations on how to take care of yourself from the inside out….

    Reply
  16. surekha
    surekha on January 1, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    Please help me My marriage in the Feb month so i wanna face on the glow plz Plz Plz Plz plz help me

    Reply
  17. Rita Osborne
    Rita Osborne on April 9, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    i am using eye rid serum which is help to get glowing and fresh skin.

    Reply
  18. Tina Marie
    Tina Marie on July 8, 2014 at 9:47 am

    One single way for make glowing skin for wedding day which eye rid serum it’s natural and healthy glowing skin serum. i am also using that same product it’s really work awesome for me.

    Reply
  19. Tea tree oil soap
    Tea tree oil soap on October 27, 2014 at 12:09 am

    Awesome information for the brides.

    Reply
  20. priya
    priya on December 25, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    i am getting married on feb 10……i have dark circles and skin tone……………plz help me

    Reply

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