"Good skin takes work," says Danielle Edwards, education manager at Dermalogica Canada. "You can't just start taking care of your skin the night before your wedding and have it looking fantastic on the wedding day – it's not going to work."
It takes a minimum of three months to get skin into tip-top shape, and Edwards suggests implementing skin care into your wedding planning to keep things on track: "Just like dress fittings, they need to include products and facials as part of their routine and budget for the big day."
Need help getting your skin ready for your wedding? Here are some easy tips to get you glowing.
Create a core skin-care routine
The key to beautiful skin is to follow these three easy steps: cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize.
"It all starts with cleansing, morning and night – and I emphasize the night," Edwards says. "Going to bed with your makeup on is just a sin, as far as professionals are concerned!" Cleansing skin removes dirt, oil and bacteria, which can help keep pores clear.
Once you have cleansed your face, it's time to exfoliate. Whether you exfoliate daily or weekly depends both on the product you're using and your skin type. If your skin gets irritated or feels raw, change to a gentler product or reduce the frequency you exfoliate. Regardless of how often you exfoliate, it’s a crucial step for beautiful skin: "You need to get rid of those dead skin cells," Edwards says.
The most important step is hydration. "Moisturizers get quite a bad rap, because a lot of them are too heavy for oily skin, but there are some great oil-free moisturizers out there," Edwards says. Every morning, use a moisturizer with an SPF of 15 or higher – no excuses.
You might have to undergo some trial-and-error with your products, but once you find products that work for you, you’ll see a big difference in your skin.
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