Wedding Skincare Planning

Skincare To-Do's Before Saying I Do' : 12-Month Wedding Skincare Timeline for Brides Seek Professional Advice: Schedule a dermatologist or aesthetician consultation to treat concerns like acne, redness, aging, scarring, loose skin, and overall skin improvement. Fashion Considerations: Strapless, halter or knee length cocktail dress styles. Make sure your back, neck, shoulders, arms and legs will be clear and healthy. Stay out of the sun and 2 Seek Professional Advice: Follow up with your skincare provider to make sure you're on the right track. Fill in missing products in your regimen. Keep up with your maintenance facials and peels. 12 wear sunscreen. Timing Importance: Flip flopping back Timing Importance: Skincare can and forth with different skincare Months take time to see results and products can do more harm than good. breakouts are normal. Stick with what works and be consistent. Pro Tips: Work out a skincare plan one year from the big day: Pro Tip: Planning a wedding can be stressful, which • Longer-term treatments need Months time to work. can contribute to • Allow time for adjustments to find a plan that works best for you. • Form basic skincare habits now blemishes and breakouts. Increase water intake and join like face washing to prevent clogged pores, acne breakouts, and dull complexion. a yoga class! 3. Months Seek Professional Advice: Start Seek Professional Advice: Schedule your first dress alteration consultation. Follow up with your a brightening facial with extractions for a healthy, nourished glow. dermatologist for last minute skin surprises. Avoid experimenting with new products if not required to Month prevent reactions. Timing Importance: You'll want to look your best on your wedding day and feel confident about your Timing Importance: Having a consistent skincare regimen in the final months leading up to your wedding is important to prolong and sustain results. skin. Focus: Brighteners, Vitamin C and Makeup. Schedule your makeup trial or experiment with colors that make you look like you! Pro Tip: Now is a great time to incorporate professional body treatments like a body thermal mask or wrap or a body polish or scrub for a healthy exfoliated glow. Experiment with self-tanners or a spray tan to Pro Tip: Budget for skincare products and make sure you have back up products to avoid running out before the celebration. get the right color. 1 Focus: Sunscreen. A burnt bride is not a happy bride. Get a spray tan 1 week before. Focus: Use a hydration mask. Your skin will need it, and you'll look flawless in your photos. Week Timing Importance: The past 12 months of planning will help you prepare. Gather your skincare products for the big day so you don't forget a step in the morning. Timing Importance: Minimize skincare stress. Long term products should be yielding results now. Make sure you have the essentials to keep your skin hydrated and bright, like hyaluronic acid, an exfoliator, and mineral makeup which is also good for your skin. Prepare for your honeymoon and travel. 1 Day Go Time Tips: Go to bed early because it might be hard to fall asleep. Stay hydrated and eat antioxidant-rich Go Time Tips: foods like Wear sensitive skin blueberries, leafy deodorant, sleep 7-8 hours, take a water bottle with greens, and proteins. you everywhere you go. Prepare for the Aisle: Use sunscreen, primer, mineral makeup, and setting mist, and humidity-resistant firm hold hairspray. Cost of effective regimens and/or treatments over the course of the year: Do what works for your budget. How to find the best makeup for your skin type For brides with dry skin: Look for hydrators such as hyaluronic acid and ceramides. for your wedding: Schedule a trial run for you makeup so you and your makeup artist know what will work. Practice on yourself so you can take your skills on your honeymoon. For brides with oily skin: Look for oil-free products, Niacinimides, and mattefying ingredients. Seasonal skincare: Focus on hydration and exfoliation in the winter Honeymoon tips, packing skincare products: Look for travel sizes that pack easy. months and focus on your antioxidants and sunscreens come spring and summer. The Big 4 hours before Makeup Checklist: • Make up wipes are easy to use for quick makeup removal. • Mascara, brow filler and under eye brightener make you look awake and refreshed. • Nourishing lip shine with a little color to reapply for photos. • Facial shine control and setting powder give Day 12 hours before Makeup: Ask someone special (family or bridal party) to carry your essentials like extra bobby pins, your skin an airbrushed look or hire an airbrush makeup artist. • Foundation that matches your skin tone and blends in with your neck and décolleté. • Setting spray prolongs your applied makeup. tissue, gloss, mini hairspray, pressed powder and a small mirror. Pro Tip: Know that you are beautiful and enjoy every minute of your day. Presented by advanced DERMATOLOGY INNOVATIVE SKINCARE