Love wedding selfies?Here are some cosmetologist-approved hacks for instant brightness

The wedding season is here and so are endless selfies, late-night parties, and sweet indulgences. But if your skin isn’t feeling as radiant as your festive lights, don’t worry, dermatologists share their top insider tips for an instant glow boost just in time for the wedding season.Gently exfoliate the skin - A dull complexion is often just a layer of dead skin waiting to be polished away. Dermatologists recommend using mild chemical exfoliants like lactic acid or mandelic acid a few days before your celebration. These AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) help dissolve dead cells, even out texture, and bring out your natural radiance without harsh scrubbing. If your skin is sensitive, stick to an enzyme-based exfoliant made from papaya or pumpkin.

Avoid trying anything new on Diwali day, irritation and redness are the last things you want showing up in photos!

Internal and external hydration - Dehydrated skin can make even the best makeup look patchy. Drink water and coconut water throughout the day, but also focus on topical hydration. Dermatologists swear by hyaluronic acid serums, which pull moisture into your skin and make it look plump instantly. Seal it in with a lightweight moisturizer containing ceramides or squalane, it helps maintain the skin barrier and gives a soft, dewy finish that reflects light beautifully in pictures.

Depuffing and chilling the eye area - Puffy eyes or a tired face from late-night celebrations? A simple trick, ice cubes wrapped in a soft cloth or cold green tea bags. Glide them gently over your face to tighten pores, reduce inflammation, and instantly wake up your complexion. For an added boost, try eye gels or patches infused with caffeine or peptides, they help smoothen under-eye bags and give you that fresh, rested look.

Skin brightening with vitamin C and niacinamide - For that “lit-from-within” glow, nothing beats Vitamin C. It helps neutralize free radicals from pollution while improving dullness. Pair it with Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) to minimize pores and even out tone. Use your Vitamin C serum in the morning before sunscreen, it gives an instant brightness and long-term antioxidant protection. Think of it as a skin filter that works in real life!Sunscreen is non-negotiable - The blue light emitted from the phone leads to skin oxidation and pigmentation.

Dermatologists recommend that you use a light and non greasy sunscreen and you can even choose the one with added antioxidants.In-house professional treatments - Just a few days before the wedding season, you can opt for professional skincare treatments such as Hydrafacial, glow peel, skin boosters etc. They help to deeply hydrate the skin and clean the skin pores.The secret to radiant skin this wedding season is not heavy makeup, but a happy and well hydrated skin. Choose gentle skin exfoliation, opt for skin brightening agents and protect your skin.