The Indian bride is the epitome of beauty, grace and sheer elegance. If you are a bride to be then it is really important that you follow a beauty routine well in advance. If need be, visit your beautician regularly to allow her to understand your skin type and preferences.

Hydration, hydration, hydration is the key element for the brides to be. Drinking lots of water is important and beneficial as it makes you glow with health. Water helps improve the digestion and in getting rid of dark circles under the eyes and other advantages.

Oily Skin

If you have oily skin you would understand that it is unfortunately pimple prone and thus needs extra treatment. You must avoid fried foods and add a mild face wash to your routine.You can also use a clay mask which has the capability to remove and soak up oil from deep inside your pores. It also helps remove blackheads. Steaming your face also works great as it opens up the pores removing access oil.

Dry Skin

Too much sun, harsh soaps and cleansers and even diet are some of the causes for dry skin. Drinking lots of water is one remedy for your dry skin. Vitamin E enriched skin creams helps strengthen skin from the inside.
Here’s something quick and easy, mash a ripe banana with a fork and spread it thickly onto the face and throat. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. Never rinse / wash your face with hot water.

It is important to protect your skin from the harsh environment. The sun emits dangerous ultra-violet rays, which can cause lasting damage to your skin. If you are going to be outside – even if it is cloudy or overcast, use a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF15 and try and limit your time in the sun. With modern convenience we change the temperature of our rooms either up or down to suit our need, and when doing either, we normally also make the air more dry – which then leaches moisture from the skin. If you are using climate control, maybe look into investing in a humidifier and your skin will show it gratitude.

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Need help with choosing the perfect outfit for your special day? Here’s a list of the latest in eastern bridalwear, to help you make the right decision.
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About half a million years ago, the species called Homo Sapiens evolved and gave us the roots of all that we call civilized today. Although it’s more fashionable to look forward to where marriage is heading, today we take a twist and look back. Let’s trace what has led to the present day concept of marriage, in sum, as we know it today and made us the couples that we are in the 21st century.
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The Gujarati community reflects unbounded enthusiasm in the affairs of matrimonial alliance. Their weddings are organised on a grand scale and their rituals are very colourful. It is important to note that like all Indian communities, there maybe a slight differentiation in matrimonials and rituals performed amongst different Gujarati sects like the Gujarati Patels and Gujarati Naagar Brahmins. However, the difference is negligible.

It is interesting to note that unlike most Indian communities where dowry plays a vital role, the Gujaratis have proved to be quite progressive. In case of the Naagar Brahmins, their girls are often married off with no expectations of wealth from the in-laws side. This is called kanku-kanya, meaning that the bride is welcome only with a vermilion mark on her forehead.
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