So you’re getting married – congratulations!

You’re obviously at the finishing touches point as you’re looking for your hairdresser and potentially your makeup artist, but what about the foundation for all those finishing touches? What about your skin?

Ideally, you’d have a good skin care regime in place and be well on your way to that glowing, dewy complexion with or without your make-up. If you haven’t, now is the time to start.

So how long before you get married?

Twelve Months Before the Wedding

If you have skincare issues such as Rosacea, Pigmentation or Acne, start now.

Book a skincare consultation with a skin specialist to implement a bespoke skincare regime and discuss in-clinic treatments such as micro-needling, skin peels or light therapy to minimise any blemishes or marks and really achieve that fresh-looking skin we all desire.

Six Months Before the Wedding

Don’t worry; there’s still time to see real improvements in your skin’s appearance. Get that skincare consultation booked! If you didn’t know already, any major change in skin care products and routines could see a minor reaction, such as outbreaks or initial apparent deterioration in your skin. this is due to your usual skin pH becoming unbalanced and cellular turnover dramatically increasing. This will start to settle 8-12 weeks into your new skin care regime and real improvement will start to show. Don’t give up, it’s worth it in the end – I promise.

Three Months Before the Wedding

Ohhhkay, so time is marching on, but we can still work on that skin – consider starting a course of progressive skin rejuvenation treatments 3-4 weekly in clinic. Your skin care specialist will be able to advise which would be best. Ensure you use a daily SPF. This is the cheapest and easiest way of seeing subtle skin improvements – and avoiding skin damage. UV is the most damaging thing we expose our skin to on a daily basis, even on the days when the sky is full of clouds or even when it’s raining.

A good basic skincare regime should consist of;

AM:  Cleanser, Serum, Moisturiser and daily Spf

PM: Cleanser, Retinol, Moisturiser and eye cream

There are lots of other products and treatments you can add in, obviously, but these come at a cost. Skincare products can range from as little as £2 to in excess of £200 and you don’t want costs to spiral out of control. After all, you’re probably already spending the most you’ll ever spend on a single day…

High street brands such as The Ordinary have allowed people to discover and access products they may have previously avoided, been overwhelmed by, or simply not felt were a good investment. However, be mindful of the saying`’you get what you pay for.’ That can really ring true when it comes to skincare. Medical grade, evidence-based, scientifically-proven products with tangible results are a good buy. A catchy advertising campaign, pretty packaging or whatever is on offer this week is unlikely to be worth the money.

Good luck, and have an amazing wedding – you will look and feel a million dollars; it’s your day. Enjoy every minute.