First of all, congratulations on your engagement! It is such an exciting time, and planning your wedding will be so much fun! I would suggest adapting a skincare routine as soon as possible, if you don't already have a daily regimen. This would include a cleanser, an exfoliant, a moisturizer and sunscreen. In the mornings and the evenings, I always apply an eye cream as well. On the morning of your wedding, make sure you wear an eye cream that has light diffusers in it, in order to help with dark circles. Follow up eye cream by applying concealer on your dark spots only.
My new favorite skincare moisturizer to put on in the evenings is called "Egyptian Magic Cream." It leaves your skin so soft, and helps with many different skincare issues and scars. You can apply it all over your body and it helps tremendously! I will dedicate an entire blog post to Egyptian Magic Cream later on.
After completing your regimen in the morning, to achieve a dewy look for your foundation, mix a small amount of moisturizer on your fingertips and blend with your fingers. The moisturizer will help prevent your skin from drying out, and will leave your skin looking dewy and soft.
One of the most important things to do is to clean your make-up brushes, as applying make-up with a brush that has not been cleaned will cause acne. MAC has a really great brush cleanser that I highly recommend! I also have bought brush cleaners from Sally Beauty Supply that have worked great as well.
SUNSCREEN SUNSCREEN SUNSCREEN! I cannot stress enough how important wearing sunscreen is! I am not able to wear sunscreen on my face as it causes breakouts, however I always make sure that I wear a BB cream or tinted moisturizer with sunscreen in it. I use BareMinerals foundation which also has SPF in it, so my face has great sunscreen coverage throughout the day. Even if you're not laying out by the pool or hanging out at the beach, you still need to wear sunscreen every single day! Don't forget to wear sunscreen on your lips and your hands as well, as they are common places where sunscreen is forgotten.
If you happen to get a dreaded pre-wedding pimple, don't panic! Benzoyl Peroxide works wonders on breakouts, especially if you dab the gel on and leave it on overnight. I also use Tea Tree Oil as a natural remedy for breakouts, it works really well as it acts as an astringent and heals the breakout at the same time. Plus, Tea Tree Oil smells so good!
If you have oily skin, make sure you do not overwash your face, as excessive face washing will cause the oil glands to overproduce, causing you to become more oily. Since I have sensitive combination skin, I use Purpose Facial Cleanser as it is mild and gentle, and has no fragrance, so it works great for my sensitive skin. If you have oily skin, oil blotting sheets work wonders if you're on the go!
A couple of months before your big day (at least two) I would suggest visiting an esthetician and getting a facial treatment. I just had my last microdermabrasion a few weeks ago, and my skin is looking great! Microdermabrasions rejuvenate your skin, as they help to thicken the collagen in your skin. Microdermabrasions can improve sun spots, dark spots, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, reduce enlarged pores, and help with the treatment of acne and acne scarring. Glycolic and chemical peels also help with enlarged pores.
In between facials, the use of a facial mask will help oil and dirt from building up in your pores. If you have very oily skin, you can use a mask every other day if needed. However, if you have dry skin, use a mask only once or twice a month to prevent from drying out your skin even more.
WATER! Drinking water is so important to the health and beauty of your skin! Eating your fruits and vegetables, as well as exercising and drinking water will greatly help with your skin! You will notice a change almost immediately!
