Bridal Skincare 101: Essential Steps for a Flawless Complexion

Amidst all the wedding prep, there’s one thing you shouldn't forget: your skin. Pre-wedding skincare gives you the chance to address concerns like acne, dark spots, and dryness, ensuring your complexion looks its best on your big day. By investing time into proper skincare, you can provide a good base for your bridal makeup. Everything from your foundation to eyeshadow will last longer and look flawless, allowing you to enjoy the day without worries.

Prepare your skin for one of the most memorable—and important—days of your life.

Here’s your go-to guide to getting radiant skin on your wedding day.

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Get gorgeous skin that’ll make you look like the most beautiful bride. Incorporate these steps into your routine to ensure that your skin looks absolutely flawless before it’s time to walk down the aisle.

Eat healthily

Fast food, salty snacks, and sweet treats don’t have a place in your pre-wedding diet! To get flawless skin on your wedding day, you’ll need to practice self-control and eat clean food. Commit to consuming food that supports your skin’s health, such as antioxidant-rich fruits, leafy greens, and proteins. By eating well, you’ll be able to provide your skin with the nutrients it needs to repair itself, fight against free radicals, prevent inflammation, and more.

Use moisturiser

There’s a common misconception that drinking water directly leads to well-moisturised skin. However, it’s more important to focus on hydrating it from the outside than from the inside. While you should still drink plenty of fluids per day, external habits play a more critical role in boosting your skin’s moisture barrier.

To make sure your skin remains firm and healthy, use a moisturiser daily, especially after showering. Look for skincare products containing hyaluronic acid, which seals water within the skin and prevents moisture loss during the day.

Sit down with your dermatologist

Discuss with your skin specialist any specific issues you want to tackle, whether dark under-eye circles, wrinkles, or fine lines. As pros, they’ll be able to put you on the best path to targeting your concerns, such as creating a treatment plan or curating a routine that considers your skin type. With their expertise, you can count on them to guide you toward meeting your skincare goals well before your big day.

Consider adding retinol to your routine

Retinol (a type of retinoid) packs a powerful punch. It’s one of the most versatile skincare ingredients because of its ability to tackle a variety of skin concerns while contributing to smoother skin. Additionally, it increases collagen production—the key to keeping your looking young. It’s worth considering incorporating it into your routine to get a glowy complexion by your wedding day.

Retinol is potent, so you may want to start with a lower concentration such as 0.25%. Once your skin gets used to it, you can slowly increase its strength.

Don’t skip sun protection

Your skin needs some sun, but too much can lead to skin issues you don’t want to deal with on your day of “I dos”. Remember, you’d want your skin to be sun-kissed, not sunburned!

When stepping out to run wedding-related errands, make sure to protect your skin with sunscreen. Most dermatologists would advise you to use sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 and up, as these can sufficiently block UVB. Wearing sunglasses will also go a long way in protecting your under-eye area from fine lines.

Reduce stress

We know it seems impossible to lower stress when you’re planning a wedding. Between touring venues and choosing a wedding band that goes with your engagement ring, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by your to-dos. But consider this: stress can cause a spike in your cortisol levels, which in turn, contributes to skin issues like oiliness and acne.

Do what you can to slow down and destress, whether going on a walk, binge-watching a show, or joining a yoga class. Not only will de-stressing keep your skin clear, but it will also make your wedding journey more enjoyable.

Get enough shut-eye

Thoughts about your ever-growing wedding checklist may plague you at night, but it’s important not to lose sleep over it. Like stress, lack of sleep can cause cortisol to rise, making your skin more susceptible to issues. Plus, not getting enough shut-eye can contribute to a reduction in collagen, leading to dull-looking skin.

Our advice? When the clock strikes 9 PM, set aside wedding-related thoughts for the next day. Experts believe that 9 PM is the skin’s peak time for repair and regeneration, so be sure not to miss this window!

Get regular facials

Skincare products will work wonders, but they can’t do it all. If you combine them with facials, you’ll be well on your way to having a clearer complexion. Clinical treatments help your skin reach its full potential, going beyond what serums, oils, and creams can accomplish.

How frequently you get a facial is up to you. Most brides-to-be choose to have them monthly or bi-monthly in the lead-up to their big day. Just make sure not to try anything new a few weeks prior to your nuptials in case you suffer from flare-ups.

Say “I do” to wedding skincare

Giving your skin the attention it deserves is a vital part of your wedding preparations. It makes you look positively radiant, enhances your beauty, and gives your makeup artist a smooth canvas to work with. Take our word for it—we’ve done wedding glam countless times before, and flawless skin really does make a difference!

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Written by: Katie Pierce

Freelance Journalist