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Amidst the outfit trials, jewellery hunt, Google Docs, guest lists and that never-ending WhatsApp group calls, most brides trade sleep and proper meals for a cup of coffee or chai. In return for this, the skin begins to look tired, puffy, a little grey and nowhere close to that bridal glow. Facials and other beauty treatments can help for sure, but if the body is dehydrated and undernourished from within, the face will eventually show it up that no makeup can hide. This is where simple, natural beauty drinks take the centre stage, which can be prepared from daily, everyday kitchen staples.
Just a few smart combinations of haldi, saffron, nuts, fresh fruits, sabja, roses, greens and plenty of liquids that hydrate you from within, help the digestion, and slowly bring back that soft, relaxed glow. Sipping these through the pre-wedding weeks is like giving your skin a dose of self-care and love every day. Remember, the makeup, no doubt, looks better, but the natural glow lasts even longer, even after the wedding festivities are over.
Glow-Boosting Haldi Saffron Milk
This is an upgraded version of the regular haldi wala doodh. Warm one cup of milk gently and add a pinch of turmeric, a few soaked saffron strands, some crushed almonds, and some jaggery or honey. Turmeric and saffron are known for their anti-inflammatory and skin-brightening benefits, whereas healthy fats from nuts nourish the skin from within. Drink this at night, and it works like a winder for your body, helping with better sleep, reduced dullness on the face and that soft, natural glow brides desire.
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Green Beauty Elixir With Cucumber And Mint
This is your face mist but in a drinkable form. Blend some peeled cucumber pieces, a handful of mint, some coriander, lemon juice, water and a pinch of black salt. Strain the chunks until you prefer a smooth texture. Cucumber keeps you hydrated from within, mint keeps you refreshed, and lemon delivers vitamin C for some extra brightness. This drink is particularly great if your skin feels puffy or exhausted from all the wedding shopping, planning and running to the tailor. One glass of cucumber and mint drink in the morning feels like a reset button to the soul, i.e. cooling, detoxifying and best to keep the skin calm and refreshed.
Rose & Sabja Hydration Cooler
Soak sabja (basil) seeds in a glass of water till they bloom, then mix them with some chilled water, a spoon of rose syrup or rose water, and a squeeze of lime from the top. Sabja helps in digestion and cooling, whereas rose helps in soothing and has gentle toning benefits. When combined, they support clearer, calmer skin by keeping the gut happy and body hydrated. Perfect for hot days, mehendi practice sessions, or when the wedding shopping stress starts showing on your face.
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Carrot-Orange Skin Brightening Juice
This is the dose of iquid skincare before the big day. Juice or blend the carrots, oranges, a small piece of beetroot and a bit of ginger in a mixer. Carrots and oranges are rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C, which help in collagen formation and help combat skin dullness. Beetroot adds a rosy shade to your cheeks over time, and ginger boosts blood circulation. Drink this juice in the morning a few times a week, and it will help you look more naturally fresh and glowing.
Almond Date Shake
For brides who skip their meals due to managing everything and shopping, this can be a saviour. Soak almonds overnight, peel and blend with some dates, a little milk, water, and some cardamom powder. You get natural sweetness, protein, good fats and iron all blended in one creamy glass. When consumed regularly, it maintains energy, provides better nutrition, lessens tiredness and gives a healthy glow. The shake feels like dessert, but works for your hair and skin as well and is perfect for busy days that have trials, fittings and functions all lined up, one after the other.
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