Your wedding is only 12 weeks away and now is the perfect time to start preparing your skin for this big day.  Below please find part 1 of the Beauty Countdown.

12 Weeks to go

• Book a consultation with your beauty therapist to establish your beauty needs. You should undergo a skin analysis and discuss what treatments are needed for your face and body.
• If you have puffy eyes, dark circles or dehydration lines, an eye mask will definitely do the job – you should apply one every week.
• A weekly scrub or exfoliating mask will exfoliate the dead cells while preventing blackheads and clogging of pores. It will improve the complexion and leave it looking even.
• A weekly mask will help to keep the skin purified and will treat any underlying problems plus it will maintain any facial treatments you have in the salon.
• Hand and foot treatments will keep your working tools in good working order. They will be a focal point on your wedding day so it is important to get a good hand and nail cream to prevent your nails from splitting and keep them looking good.
• If you need to loose a few kilos before your big day, book an appointment with your beauty therapist and begin having weekly body treatments to help drain and break free fat globules in the body.
• Hair removal treatments by laser will also make life easier for both your wedding day and also for your well-deserved honeymoon. We have the best solution for a hair free future but be sure to plan well as these treatments do take time to reach optimum effect.
• Lastly, do not forget the mother of the bride or the mother of the groom! Be sure to encourage them to treat themselves to a consultation as well. Anti-wrinkle treatments are often very beneficial for them and it will leave them with smoother and younger looking skin.

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11 Weeks to go

• Have a manicure done to treat your cuticles. Your beauty therapist can advise you on nail products that will specifically treat your nail problems and keep them in good condition.
• Pamper yourself to a relaxation treatment as this is a time renowned for stress. Prevent the unmistakable signs of your face breaking out and painful muscle strain.

9 Weeks to go

• With all the wedding preparations going on, be sure to have some ‘me’ time. Treat your nails to another manicure and paraffin wax treatment in order to condition them.
• Continue to exfoliate your skin on a weekly basis to remove any unwanted dry skin or dead cells.

7 Weeks to go

• Take pleasure in a soothing foot massage or reflexology – relieve the stress!
• Exfoliate all your skin and apply body creams. Don`t forget to include your hands and feet – they are in the most demand!

6 Weeks to go

• It is time to get your eyebrows professionally shaped, they will give your face good form.
• Get a body treatment – an aromatherapy toning wrap or algae wrap are ideal. These will help you relax and tone up.

5 Weeks to go

• Have your make-up trial.
• Check your nails and cuticles and go for a manicure appointment.

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3 Weeks to go

• Have a sauna to rid your face and body of all toxins.
• It is now the right time for your last facial before the big day. If any spots do come out they will heal by your wedding day.

1 Week to go

• Get any waxing done to be ready for your honeymoon.
• Go for a manicure and pedicure.
• Indulge in an Aromatheraphy relaxing massage.

1 Day to go

• Tidy up your eyebrows.
• Get a ‘wedding day make-up bag’ prepared for any necessary touch-ups on the day.
• Have a good night`s rest by placing a few drops of lavender on your pillow.

On the Day

• Have a warm, toning bath which will leave you feeling energised and refreshed. Special Thalasso bath salts are perfect and available at your beauty therapist.
• Cleanse, tone and apply an eye mask to help any puffiness, dark circles while hydrating your delicate eye areas.
• Moisturise your skin and ask your beauty therapist for special radiance lifting serum to apply under your moisturizer to have a healthy, fresh looking glow.

Now that you have taken all the right steps to look sensational,
all you need to do is feel stunning because you look stunning!

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