Everyone wants to look their best in their wedding photos, which is why it’s essential to have a wedding beauty routine in place well ahead of the big day. Let’s look at how to create a pre-wedding routine that will help you tackle any skin issues and have you looking and feeling fantastic on your wedding day.
Starting Early: The 6-Month Countdown
Ideally, you want to start thinking about skin care and wedding beauty routine around 3-6 months in advance of your wedding. This will give you time to identify your skin type, address any specific concerns, set your skincare goals and trial new products without worrying about any adverse effects ruining your precious wedding pictures!
However, if you’re planning a last-minute wedding or eloping, you can still make the most of the few weeks you have before the big day to establish a consistent skin care routine and deal with last-minute breakouts.
Targeted Treatments: Addressing Specific Skin Concerns
Most brides are looking for that healthy glow but if you have specific skin care concerns then the sooner you address these, the better. Whether it’s acne, hyperpigmentation, fine lines or dry skin, there are targeted treatments and products that can help you improve the health and appearance of your skin but the key is to act now, rather than waiting until the week before your big day and expecting miracle results!
Don’t forget that targeted treatments, such as chemical peels, facials and laser treatments can all temporarily affect your skin’s appearance so it’s important to time them correctly, factoring in any upcoming appointments leading up to the big day, such as a photo shoot to show off your engagement ring or wedding makeup trials.
Hydration and Nutrition: Glowing from the Inside Out
Great-looking skin is healthy skin. You can’t underestimate the importance of proper hydration and a well-balanced diet in achieving glowing skin for your wedding beauty routine.
Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water. The current recommendation is for 6-8 cups of fluid per day, and this can include things like tea and squash if you’re not a fan of plain water (although be aware that drinks with caffeine will actually make you more dehydrated in the long run).
Fresh fruits and vegetables such as avocado, tomatoes, and strawberries are all rich in vitamins such as Vitamin E and Vitamin C that are essential for skin health and repair. Oily fish with its Omega 3 and Zinc can also help ward off outbreaks, while sweet potato, which is full of Beta-Carotene can help reduce inflammation.
If you’re struggling to get the right balance of vitamins and minerals in your diet, you could consider taking a daily supplement to keep you and your skin healthy in the lead up to the big day.
Managing Stress: Keeping Calm for Clear Skin
Stress is known to negatively impact both the health and appearance of the skin, contributing to inflammation, spot breakouts, dullness, premature ageing and slower healing. That’s why it’s so important to manage your stress in the months and weeks leading up to your wedding.
For many brides, this is easier said than done since wedding planning can be stressful in itself but fortunately, there are techniques you can try to help keep the stress at bay.
Practising daily yoga or mindfulness can help you cope better with day-to-day stresses and recognise all the things that are going well in your life rather than focusing on what’s going wrong or your endless to-do list!
A healthy sleep routine can help you get enough sleep, even when those pre-wedding jitters kick in, and regular exercise can help you manage stress levels and have you looking and feeling fantastic when the big day finally arrives.
