Natural Wedding Prep

Every woman wants to look her best for the big day. Natural beauty prep is not a new area for me, it was the area that I started being more socially conscience as a teenager by only buying cosmetic products that were against animal testing. Over the years I have also learned how sensitive my skin is to most forms of man-made chemicals and as such my bathroom is well stocked with a variety of natural products.

Recently I have started exploring beyond hair products (some of my favourites are Prarie Naturals and Yes to Carrots), trying out mineral make-up, natural deoderants and perfumes made of pure essential oils instead of made in a lab. I've been reading up on how to make my own masks, moisurizers and such and am getting familar how to better take care of my skin both inside and outside through diet and supplements.

Even my nails and toes are going chemical free, with polishes like Zoya which are free of harmful chemicals and are exceptionally long wearing. I have even starting using a nail polish remover made from corn.

As part of looking at my beauty regimen, I realized there are certain areas that I am dependant on repeat consumer products and I looked for ways to find more premanent solutions. A few months ago, I underwent laser eye surgery to remove my need for contact lenses and the solutions and such that go with it. I love being able to see all the time and it is less to pack on the honeymoon. I also explored laser hair removal a few months ago, again to remove my dependance on razors and shaving creams and have made my appointment to have my unwanted hair removed later this week as a surprise for my fiance. With travelling to Costa Rica for our honeymoon and the warnings of safe water usage, reducing my need for shaving and potential complications from using local water to shave seems to be the right way to go and also reducing my need to pack shaving supplies on the honeymoon.

My final beauty appointment before leaving for our honeymoon will be to cut my long locks and donate to Angel Hair for Kids. Donating my hair to this organization will ensure that my locks are used for a wig for a burn or cancer child victim. It also means that my hair needed to remain colour free and healthy, which has been kinder to my sensitive scalp and my wallet.