The Do’s And Don’ts Of Bridal Skin Prep

As a bride to be, your to-do list is probably a little (or a lot) overwhelming. And between saying yes to the dress, deciding on your wedding day fragrance and doing your best to keep calm, your bridal skin prep is probably the last thing on your mind.

So to help relieve some of your stress, we chatted to celebrity facialist Ingrid Seaburn to get her top bridal skin prep tips to help you curate the perfect wedding beauty timeline. Get ready to say “I do” to your glowiest skin yet!

DO refine your pre-wedding skin care routine well in advance

Like any good investment, radiant wedding skin takes time to perfect – about 12 months according to Ingrid. “The best results always take a reasonable amount of time for your skin to show the benefits of accumulative care,” explains Ingrid.

Once you’ve tried and tested a few products, it’s best to adopt a ‘less is more’ approach to your skin care routine. Ingrid’s top tip? “Active serums containing retinol, vitamin C and antioxidants are the most important part of your routine, always.”

DON’T wear heavy makeup in the weeks before the wedding

We’re all for a full-glam look, but layering on the makeup can lead to clogged pores and skin irritations – especially when it’s not removed properly. Try swapping your foundation for a skin tint or opting for skin care-makeup hybrid products a couple of weeks before your wedding. That way, you can still conceal any areas you feel need a little touch-up whilst still allowing your skin to breathe.

DO start your bridal skin prep early

Good things take time, especially when it comes to creating your wedding day glow. Ingrid suggests starting your wedding skin prep with a professional at least six months out from your big day. “This means that your therapist has time to properly sort out any current skin issues, as well as create a program to have your skin looking at its best on your big day,” she says. And it’s always a good idea to book monthly treatments such as peels, laser rejuvenation or a good old facial to help boost your skin health.

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DON’T forget to nourish your skin from the inside out

Healthy skin starts from within, and the best way to boost your glow is via a healthy lifestyle. Ingrid suggests upping your water intake and avoiding too much dairy and saturated fats to keep your skin from feeling and looking dehydrated.

“There is no better way to maintain healthy skin than maintaining a healthy lifestyle, getting plenty of sleep and sticking to a good nutritionally based diet while being dedicated to nightly skin care rituals at bedtime,” she says.

DO limit your alcohol consumption before your wedding

Whilst we’re all for a glass of bubbly (or two), it turns out that alcohol actually dehydrates your skin. “[Alcohol] can lead to skin being prone to breakouts and rashes out of nowhere due to lowered immune health,” Ingrid explains. And let’s face it, pre-wedding stress plus alcohol is a recipe for breakout disaster.

So to help preserve your bridal glow, it’s best to limit your pre-wedding drinking. Stick to water to help keep your skin hydrated and you can always add some collagen for a delicious beauty mocktail that’s guaranteed to make you glow.

DON’T try new skin care trends before consulting a professional

Thanks to TikTok, there seems to be a new viral beauty trend or product every week. And trust us when we say we get the temptation to try them all, but messing with your carefully curated wedding skin regimen can prove disastrous.

Ingrid explains that it’s essential to “take the time to research and understand good skin care products that are not just about hype and actually prevent and reverse signs of damage.”

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Are you a bride-to-be? What does your wedding skin care look like?