The road to flawless skin: Tips for brides and grooms at expo

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Radiant skin for your big day is within reach! From personalised skin care routines to the importance of a healthy diet, discover the secrets to achieving that perfect bridal glow at the Bride and Groom Expo on June 27-29 at Uganda Manufacturers Association multi-purpose hall in Kampala.

When is the best time to start taking special care of one’s skin as one prepares to walk down the aisle? Annet Komugisha, the proprietor of Dannya Skin Expert, Kampala, says the bride and groom should give their skin six months to one year for the best results.

Starting skin care in good time means you allow the expert room to do an excellent job. “We check on the skin progress and make changes where necessary, which is not possible when time is limited,” Kyomugisha says.

Tending to your skin at the last moment, Kyomugisha says will frustrate your desired goals. “There are high chances that the skin might react badly to some or all of the active ingredients in skin care products and ruin your day.”

To quicken the process, some brides and grooms tend to resort to ‘miracle’ products. However, Kyomugisha advises against this. “In skin care, there no miracles. There is nothing that is going to work overnight. Anything that promises to work on your skin in a short time is a wrong product.”

One should be watchful against skin care products that contain steroids. Kyomugisha says such products are not supposed to be used on the skin as they thin it. Additionally, the skin might get spots and get irritated. The person might become sensitive to the sun and is at risk of acquiring skin blemishes and bumps in the long run.

To guard against the aforementioned risks, Ann Nampiima, a customer care manager at Unity Skin Care, advises the bride-to-be or groom-to-be to seek expert help. This includes consulting skin care specialists and dermatologists. “These will inform you about your skin type and recommend products that are tailor-made for your skin.”

In addition to appropriate products, a good diet is key in one’s skincare routine, according to Dr Medad Ekyarimpa of Ntinda Medical Care.

“Beauty can only be reflected by the type of food you eat,” Ekyarimpa says.

Emphasising the relevance of diet, Kyomugisha says an individual’s skin is a mirror of one’s diet. “A happy gut leads to happy skin. Whatever you eat, will reflect on your skin."

Thus, Ekyarimpa advises that a healthy diet includes vegetables, fruits and drinking eight glasses of water daily. He adds that the bride and groom to stay away from junk foods for a vibrant skin.

Are you a business dealing in skin care products? The Bride and Groom Expo will be packed with potential clients for you. Book your stall now by calling 0772 354 940 and you won’t regret it.

About the Expo

The 16th edition of the Bride & Groom Expo is organised by Vision Group and sponsored by Crown Beverages, The Looks Bespoke and Bella Wine. Entry is sh10,000 per person, per day.

Themed “Beyond ‘I Do’: Building a Lifetime Together”, the biggest bridal expo is exceeding the usual offerings.

Follow all the latest updates about the 2025 Bride & Groom Expo on Vision Group’s social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok and X under the hashtags: #VisionUpdates #BrideAndGroomExpo #BrideAndGroomExpo2025.