Glowing skin may be the most overused term in bridal prep, but let’s face it—everyone wants it. But in the age of conscious beauty, today’s brides and grooms are no longer relying solely on invasive treatments or harsh peels. The new pre-wedding skin strategy is about training your face to look its best, naturally. And your solution lies in facial workouts by celebrity make-up artist Pooja Lalwani Tamang, founder of Fit Face, and face yoga with certified instructor Vibhuti Arora, founder of House of Beauty.
Both methods work on deep facial muscle engagement, stress release and long-term lift—no needles, lasers, or downtime needed. Here’s how they stack up—and why they’re perfect for couples who want skin that stays lit long after the last dance.
Sculpt and tone with Pooja Lalwani Tamang
Think of Fit Face as a gym—only for your face. “Just like a body workout, we begin with a warm-up, move into intense sculpting with tools, and finish with a cool-down using ice globes,” explains Lalwani Tamang. This isn’t just about pampering—it’s about training your face to lift, de-puff and glow.
Why it works:
- Warm-up: Boosts blood circulation with facial movements.
- Workout: Uses tools like gua sha and EMS to sculpt and define.
- Cool-down: Ice globes help with lymphatic drainage and pore-tightening.
Bridal bootcamp version: Start 1 to 3 months before the big day. Fit Face customises regimens to target personal concerns—whether it’s puffiness or lack of definition.
Muscles to focus on: Especially around the eyes—think zygomatic, orbicularis oculi and temporalis. These areas tend to swell with stress and emotion, common during weddings.
Does it really work? “Yes,” says Lalwani Tamang. “I’ve battled puffiness and a double chin, and regular workouts have transformed my face over the years.”
Make-up benefits: Prepped skin holds make-up better and needs less of it. “You get that Alia Bhatt-style natural glam,” she says. “Collagen activation and gua sha glow mean your foundation can stay sheer.
Her pre-wedding must-do’s:
- Icing the face: Calms irritation, shrinks pores, extends make-up longevity
- Sheet masks: Boost surface hydration
- Ultimate sculpt session: Uses microcurrents to strengthen and tone muscles instantly
Tools and techniques:
- EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)
- Collagen rollers
- Face sculptor device
- Face cupping
- Signature knuckling, pinching, and hand sculpting
Trending treatment: A 40-minute facial workout that combines EMS, gua sha, and manual sculpting for immediate lift and glow.
Face workouts as stress relief: "Facial tension is real. You wear your stress on your face," says Lalwani Tamang. "These workouts help with circulation and emotional release—it’s like a mini nervous system reset."
Lifestyle tips for better results:
- Hydrate: “It’s your natural highlighter.”
- Eat anti-inflammatory foods
- Add breathwork to your routine—10 minutes a day can soften jaw tension and brow furrows
Stretch and rewire with Face Yoga with Vibhuti Arora
For those looking for a more meditative, holistic approach, Face Yoga by Vibhuti Arora offers a breath-led ritual that feels like therapy for your skin. Diagnosed with lupus years ago, Arora’s journey through chronic illness led her to develop House of Beauty, a brand that blends Ayurvedic wisdom with modern tools and techniques. Her method? Educating and empowering brides and grooms to take beauty into their own hands—literally.
Why it works: “Face yoga is like a deep tissue workout for your face,” says Arora. “It relieves muscle tension, boosts circulation and lifts naturally. It not only matches Botox results over time but can even reverse damage from fillers and injections.”
Bridal bootcamp version: Arora’s 21-Day Bridal Challenge is a favourite. Ideally started three months before the wedding—it includes daily routines, posture correction, and microcurrent facials that mimic five face yoga sessions in one.
Muscles to focus on: Zygomatic (cheeks), mentalis and platysma (jawline), and nasal muscles—all key to achieving that sculpted, contoured bridal glow.
Does it really work? “Absolutely. Young brides don’t need fillers. With the right diet, tools and discipline, face yoga delivers natural definition and glow,” says Arora.
Make-up benefits: Face yoga improves lymphatic drainage and oxygenates the skin, creating a naturally lit canvas for make-up. “It softens stress lines and puffiness so your base looks airbrushed—even before foundation.”
Her pre-wedding must-do’s:
- One Minute Vibhuti Massage: Her signature technique to de-puff, lift and energise
- Microcurrent face massages
- Glow facials like the chakra facial and 24k gold mask sessions
Tools & techniques:
- Face cups
- Microcurrent face massager
- Gua sha
- Breathwork paired with acupressure
Trending treatment: The One Minute Vibhuti Massage—a free, universally beneficial technique available online that brides swear by for sagging, dullness, and puffiness.
Face yoga as emotional therapy: “Stress shows up as dull skin, under-eye circles, jaw tension,” says Arora. “Face yoga helps by calming the nervous system, lowering cortisol, and bringing back softness and symmetry.”
Lifestyle tips for better results:
- Use tools daily—even one minute helps
- Don’t underestimate posture correction (goodbye, double chin)
- Pair face yoga with an anti-inflammatory diet and 7 to 8 hours of sleep
