If there’s anything that brides have in mind before they tie the knot, it is the quest to look stunning and even spectacular on their biggest day of their lives. So does that mean that they have to splurge and burn a hole in their pocket to look like the bella of the ball? Certainly not!

As a treat to all readers, Shaadi shares with you beauty tips from head to toe. Best of all, the ingredients can be obtained directly from your kitchen. So start your day by creating your own home-spa. It’s the best reward that you can give yourself after going through all the stress of planning that perfect wedding.

NATURAL CLEANSERS
Cucumber juice and sweet almond oil
Boil 500g of diced cucumber in a litre of water for 15 minutes. Mash it and add 50g of sweet almond oil. To use, dip a facial cotton into the mixture above and rub all over the face including the neck area. Rinse with water and pat dry. Suitable for dry skin.

Cucumber juice and egg white
Blend 500g of cucumber and add an egg white to the mixture. Stir thoroughly and dip a facial cotton into the mixture to cleanse the face and neck. Leave it on for 5 minutes and rinse with water. Suitable for blemished and oily skin.