Five Ways to Prep Your Skin for Your Wedding Day
If there is ever a time in your life to look and feel your absolute best, your wedding day is it! I’m sharing my top five ways to prepare your skin to look and feel its best for the big day below! I’m breaking down the when, what and why behind each so that you can start planning accordingly (because a well-planned wedding prep routine is going to help you ease any worry, anxiety and/or stress- which is also a factor in how your skin looks)!
Skincare Routine
When? ASAP! Begin AT LEAST 3-6 months out if you’re experimenting with new products.
What? At the most basic level, make sure to moisturize twice a day. Having a hard time remembering? Leave your moisturizer next to your toothpaste to remind yourself! It’s also important, when using skin care to know your skin type. This will help you determine what products are best for YOU. Take this quiz to learn what skin type you have and receive a custom list of skin care recommendations!
Why? Your skincare routine is going to ultimately improve the appearance of your skin (Along with all these other perks like hydrating your skin, anti-aging benefits, and protecting against sun damage!)
Dry, cracking, or textured skin can be difficult to cover with makeup so it’s important to do this homework leading up to your wedding day to give your makeup artist the best canvas to work with!
It’s important you DO NOT experiment with new skincare products too close to the wedding day due to allergic reactions, skin irritation, or sensitivity that may occur. We don’t want to create any new issues on the skin!
Skincare is important to use religiously- so be sure to stick to your routine daily to see the results you ultimately want.
Dermatologist
When? Anytime! Begin at least 3-6 months out if you don’t regularly go. Be cautious of using new products, even prescriptions, too close to the wedding day.
Why? If you’re experiencing severe dryness, redness of the skin, acne, or other troublesome skin issues, it may be beneficial to visit a dermatologist.Whether it’s environmental, hormonal, or an underlying issue causing the problem, it’s important to get a medical opinion.
When I was facing skin issues, I saw both a dermatologist and a facialist. With their help and recommendations (and yes, some experimenting), I was able to tackle my problem areas and create a new skincare routine for myself.
You definitely want to get all the information you can get! This is something you want to start ASAP in case it’s recommended you try new prescriptions or products to help with any issues you may be having.
Facials
When? Begin AT LEAST 3-6 months out. The best results are seen when you go regularly (about once per month)!
Where? EC Beauty (See Michele!), Omni Aesthetics (See Jane!)
Why? Facials are going to improve the appearance of your skin, both immediately and over time.
There are a lot of options out there so it is really important that you are talking to your facialist about what’s best for your skin! Everyone is different so the treatments your friend swears by or what you see on social media… may not be what’s best for you.
I always ask my facialist what they think of the current state of my skin and what treatments they recommend. If you’re struggling with your skincare, don’t be afraid to ask questions about what you should be using at home!
Last tip, try to stick with the same facialist especially if you are prepping an event like a wedding!
Hair Removal
When? Begin at least 3-6 months out if you don’t regularly go
What? Waxing, threading, dermaplanning (see facials!)
Why? If this is not something you do regularly, you’ll want to start at least 3-6 months out whether it’s waxing or threading.
As mentioned above, you want to be very careful of introducing anything new to the skin just in case of any irritability, allergies, or sensitivity. We don’t want any redness or reactions on the face (or body!) on the wedding day so it’s important to get into a comfortable routine with this sooner than later.
Dermaplaning (an exfoliating treatment that involves gently scraping the surface of your skin) is also another form of hair removal on the face. This is often done in conjunction with your facial. It really helps the makeup apply smoother to the skin because it removes any dead skin and any peach fuzz from the face. Your face will feel like butter & your makeup artist will thank you!
Spray Tanning
When? Preferably 2 days before the big day. *Be sure to try this a few months prior to ensure you’ll be getting your preferred level of tan right!
Where? Coco Glow Airbrush
Why? Who doesn’t love a beautiful glow? Spray tanning has come such a long way in the past couple of years. And with the right professional, a spray tan can be just as natural and even as the real deal! After a skin cancer scare myself, I really try to steer people away from tanning beds and tanning salons. The risk is just not worth it!
I always suggest trying this a couple of months beforehand. Don’t forget to chat with the person spray tanning you about the “level of tan” you’re going for. See how it wears and be sure to give feedback for a flawless glow for your wedding day!
If you’re worried about trying a spray tan, but want to give yourself a little extra color, consider a self tanner. Here are a few I tried and recommend!
As you can see, earlier is always better with skin prep, but if you get started 3-6 months out from the big day, you and your skin be in great shape!
Photos thanks to: Jordyn Williams Photography & NKB Photo
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