Every woman wants to look beautiful on her wedding day. She would, however, be disappointed if she were to depend on cosmetics to bring sudden changes in her. Cosmetics may, at best, hide a few defects but they do not have. the capacity to change your looks. It is, therefore, important that you look after yourself at least two months prior to the important day. Facial once a week will clear the complexion within two months. If in your town you do not have the facility of a beautician, make face-packs at home and use them. But, do not forget to put cotton wool swabs soaked in rose water on your eyes.

Massage with deep-cleansing milk lightly at night before going to bed. Regular massage gives natural glow to the skin, because massaging helps in proper blood circulation which, in its turn, makes the skin soft, healthy and attractive. After deep-cleansing, apply nourishing cream and massage lightly a little. In morning, sprinkle icy-cold water from the fridge. Do not use soap if the skin is dry. It will crack and leave white patches. Instead, use moisturizer. If the skin is oily, make a paste with oat flour, add lemon juice and rub well. It will prevent pimples.

One month before wedding stop all make­up. But, if you cannot avoid it sometimes, then

clean it off soon. Moreover, stop eating fried food. Drink honey-mixed lemon water first of all in the morning before taking any other drink.

Beautiful hands symbolise a good character. For the beauty of hands remember three things-skin should be soft, fingers should hall a beautiful shape, and nails should be well trimmed. So, stop household works, like cleaning utensils, washing clothes, brooming. Or if you must, then use rubber gloves. Massage fingers with cold cream or cuticle cream at night. After kitchen work, dip fingers in soap water.

A home remedy for soft hands is :-

Take a spoonful sugar and juice of a lemon on your palm and rub them together with your palms till sugar melts. Honey can replace sugar, if available. It is more effective. This should be done daily for a month before weeding.

It is essential that you are ready with all required items of make-up two days before weeding so that you remain free of tension. Go to bed early to avoid mental tension. In fact, mental peace enhances natural beauty. If you find difficult to have a sound sleep, drink a glass of hot milk.