Getting married in the winter has its advantages when it comes to bridal beauty. For starters, you don’t have to worry about your makeup melting or your hair frizzing up from the heat of the summer. However, there are a few things you have to worry about. Cold climates can wreak havoc on your skin, and if you’re not well prepared your flaky and dry skin will show up in your wedding photos. The Versailles Ballroom staff has a few tips and tricks to keep your skin glowing year round. Below are a few bridal skin care pointers for your winter wedding.

Get a Good Moisturizer

Nothing dries your skin out like the cold weather. Do yourself a favor and invest in a good moisturizer and use it daily to lock in the moisture.

Keep Using SPF Products

Think your skin is safe from the sun now that it’s cold outside? That is far from the truth! The sun’s rays during the winter can still cause harm to the skin. Make sure that you’re using moisturizers and makeup that includes SPF for protection.

Drink Lots of Water

Remember, your skin gets really dry in the winter. To help with hydration, increase your daily water intake. Water helps to hydrate the skin from the inside out for an effortlessly flawless glow.

Watch the Hot Showers

It can be tempting to hop in a hot shower or bath after being outside in the cold, but it is the worst thing you can do for your skin. The heat from the water breaks down lipid skin barriers which cause your skin to become dry. Taking warm showers is best to avoid drying out your skin.

No Harsh Chemicals

Though skin care products can be instrumental in helping you to achieve that natural glow you want on your wedding day, some of them have harsh chemicals which can do more harm than good. Particularly in the winter when your skin is already dry, you want to steer clear of toners and solutions that have an alcohol base. Alcohol dries the skin out further.

Every bride wants to look good on her wedding day. Skincare is a huge part of that. Although the winter can be especially harsh on your skin, these tips will help you stay hydrated inside and out, so you can achieve that natural glow you want so desperately. Then you can shine like the queen you are on your big day no matter what the weather’s like outside.