There is no time more stressful in a woman’s life than the months leading up to her wedding. If it’s not family fights then it’s juggling work and planning the wedding and engagement party (not to mention keeping the bachelor party in check!)
When your body and mind are put through the stress gauntlet the most common reaction is for your skin to break out. Something you obviously want to avoid at all costs before your wedding! Here are a few helpful things you can do to make your pre-wedding months a breeze.
Start doing laser facials and microdermabrasion. Four months is the perfect amount of time to ensure that your skin is clear, smooth and glowing for the big day. It’s important to find a clinic that offers both laser and micro since these treatments work best in tandem. (One buffs and exfoliates the outermost layer of skin while the other rejuvenates skin cells from the inner layers of skin). A variety of non-invasive procedures such as microdermabrasion and laser facials will be beneficial in getting your bridal glow.
Check out some before and after pictures of one blogger’s experience with laser facials.
Tip: If the budget is tight, let your maid of honor know that getting your skin in good condition for yourwedding day is a priority and she may plan a shower where everyone pitches in to give your skin care services as a gift.
IF YOU HAVE BREAKOUTS:
Make a commitment to not pick at your skin. Acne breakouts usually last just 3-5 days, but when you pick at a blemish, the red mark that lingers can be there for three months! We know it’s tempting, but you can make problem skin much worse by forcing bacteria deeper into the skin, resulting in scarring and further breakouts.
Exfoliate at home but head in for a microdermabrasion treatment to keep off dry skin cells to lessen clogged pores and blemishes, and help fade post-breakout scars.
Be sure to keep your skin hydrated. If you’re prone to blemishes, your skin needs water-based moisture to keep cells healthy to discourage dead skin cell build-up.
IF YOU’VE GOT SOME LIGHT DISCOLORATION AND BROWN SPOTS:
-Avoid skin lighteners. A targeted laser facial can actually lighten dark spots by speeding up the collagen production. Use sunscreen daily and the pigmented cells will slowly start break down and fade their color.
FOR REDNESS AND ROSACEA:
-Avoid washing your skin with hot water. Cooler temperatures will keep reduce redness and keep the skin calm.
Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. Sleep is not only important to keep dark circles at bay, but it is also the time when your body is most metabolically active, ridding itself of toxins, which would otherwise wreak havoc with your skin. Sleep also reduces stress, the #1 aggravator of acne!
Drink a lot of water. To prevent skin from puffiness due to shedding tears or alcohol intake the night before, drink cold ice water throughout the day. This will also help prevent your mouth from getting dry due to nerves.
xxx Laser Gal
