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I Did My Pre-Wedding Skincare All Wrong

Going to a Dermalogica bridal skincare clinical a week before the big day made me realize I was taking a lot of risks.

Kat

Jun 9, 2015

 

 

I got married last month. I was kind of a bad bride, though. I was excited to get married, but I didn’t find wedding planning very interesting, and as a result, did as little planning as possible. If it hadn't been for a couple of firm-handed bridesmaids, the wedding would have been held in an empty room, and the guests would’ve shared a single bag of chips.

But when a Facebook friend posted about a free “Bridal Skincare Clinic” at our local Dermalogica training centre, I jumped on it (and signed my sister up too). She pointed out that my wedding was less than two weeks away, but I knew my priorities. There was no way I’d turn down free skincare products.

The clinic offered free “facial mapping,” free “microfacials” and a presentation on the ideal Bridal Skincare Regime (BSR), where I learned that I’d already done my BSR all wrong.

Rule 1: Start your BSR two months before your wedding.

When the Dermalogica rep asked us how long we had before the wedding, most of the brides said “eight months” or “two years.” When he looked at me, my sister started to laugh. “Ten days!” she cackled.

“Well it’s too late for you,” he said, without batting an eye.

Essentially, the BSR is like a gym regimen or a diet, but it’s based on your skin. Two months before your wedding, you come to a Dermalogica skin therapist for a consultation and “face mapping.” Based on this analysis, you choose a couple things that you want to improve. You buy the products that will help with this specific area/issue. Then, you go back for a couple microfacials to “perfect your canvas” before the wedding.

Dermalogica’s face-mapping equipment.

Rule 2: Don’t try a bunch of different products.

We were also told not to use new products in the two months before the wedding, just in case you have a bad reaction.

Ugh. I was completely breaking this rule. I don’t have a routine so much as I have eight different routines and 75 different products that I use in a loose rotation, based on how my skin feels. (When I pack a suitcase, half of it is filled with clothes and half of it is filled products I take “just in case” and usually never touch). That said, my skin is looking so bright and clear that I’ve been mistaken for a teenager twice this spring. (Also, maybe I need to start dressing like a grown up).

I tried to limit my product use in the week before the wedding, but I failed. I couldn’t help it! You can’t give me a bag of new products and then tell me not to use them. I used the Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer wipes, the Exfoliating Body Scrub and the Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque. Nothing bad happened. I looked great.

Rule 3: Don’t get a facial right before the wedding.

I sort of broke this rule, just by being at the event and getting a microfacial (which was amazing and I regret nothing). In my defense, I figured 10 days was enough time to deal with any minor irritation (and I wouldn’t have consented to anything invasive, like extractions).

If you’re tempted to get a facial, get a massage instead. In the days before my wedding, I would have paid $100 just to lie on a table in a darkened room and not be asked questions by anyone. The massage will be a bonus.

After the presentation, I won the draw for a gift basket! Was the universe telling me that I was doing actually everything right?

Rule 4: Don’t put benzoil peroxide on a pimple before the wedding.

It will make the pimple flaky and impossible to cover up. I woke up with a big, deep pimple the day before my wedding. I threw some Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion on it and it retreated back into my face without incident.

Rule 5: Dermalogica makes great products.

Since it was a Dermalogica event, the presenters spent a lot of time promoting the brand and the “microfacial” system. I like the concept of the “microfacial.” Basically, it’s a stripped-down facial that focuses on one specific issue that you’ve identified during your “facial mapping.” Why pay for a whole facial when you probably just want one specific part of it?

I was surprised to find that the products genuinely lived up to the hype. They’re really expensive (maybe moreso in Canada?) but also really effective. My skin looked amazing after my facial—so amazing that a coworker even commented on it the next day. I would recommend talking to a brand representative before buying, though. Dermalogica makes a lot of products, and it’s not always clear what each one does. I really liked everything I tried, and I’m not looking forward to the day I run out.

• Married or engaged folks: What was/is your pre-wedding skincare routine?
• What’s been your experience with Dermalogica products?
• What skincare rules are you breaking?

Six week bridal skin plan

"With all eyes trained on you, ensure your skin is looking nothing less than radiant on the big day."

 content courtesy : http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/beauty/news+reviews/six+week+bridal+skin+plan,11817

 

Naturally every bride glows with feelings of love and excitement on their special day. However radiant wedding-day skin takes a little more planning and effort.

In the lead up to the big event, stress can affect your hormonal balance which may lead to pesky breakouts, rashes and even overly oily or dry skin to occur.

Fear not - totally touchable honeymoon skin is just around the corner. Saimaa Miller, naturopath and founder of The Last Resort has devised this 6-week intensive pre-nuptial plan for your smoothest, most radiant skin yet.

Week 1 – Diet

A healthy and clean diet needs to be on top of your priorities list if you want beautifully youthful skin, says Miller.

"The diet I put brides-to-be on is strict but really affective: no caffeine, alcohol, sugar, dairy, and no processed foods. But there are plenty of things you can have.

Eat loads of vegetables as they are high in fibre, help circulation, support skin's elasticity and give you the antioxidants to kill free radicals in the body for that feel-good factor.

And don't forget hydration. I recommend 2-3 litres of water a day, especially if you are about to introduce exercise.

Water is the best thing for beautifully dewy soft skin as it helps the body flush out toxins, hormones and bi-products."

Week 2 – Exercise

A variety of cardio workouts are an absolute must in your 6-week plan. Exercise tightens the skin, creates muscle tone and stimulates mood enhancers which make us feel good. "And when we feel good, we look good," says Miller.

"A great way to lose body fat and bring out muscle mass is through running, boxing, skipping, swimming (preferably in saltwater pools), and biking.

To gauge whether you are in the fat-burning zone, do the 'talk test'. Talking should be difficult as you need to be breathing heavily." 

Do 45-60 minutes of cardio and strength training 5-6 days a week.

Week 3 – Body brushing

A really important part of this skin-beautiful plan is body brushing as it stimulates the lymphatic system, exfoliates the surface of the skin and prevents ingrown hairs.

To help the body rid toxins, fatigue and water retention, use a firm natural bristle brush once a day first thing in the morning before having a shower.

"Start at the toes and work your way up the legs, concentrating on the pelvic area where there are a lot of lymph nodes. Move up to the tummy area doing clockwise circular movements, up around the breast tissue and then from hands to the heart area," says Miller.

Week 4 – Colon therapy

"At the resort, brides-to-be get amazing results from colon therapy," says Miller.

"The colon or the large intestine stores a lot of toxins and bi-products, so when we cleanse the colon, it re-hydrates the large intestine, which really makes the skin vibrant and the eyes sparkle."

Book in for a colonic irrigation once a week for three weeks in the lead up to the big day.

Week 5 – Deep cleansing facial

A facial can do wonders for skin clarity and tone, however Miller says it's best to get one two weeks prior to the wedding day to allow for pimples and toxins that are just underneath the epidermis layer to come up and clear.

"My favourite facial is the oxygenated facial but any deep cleansing and manually exfoliating facial will eliminate black heads and encourage beautifully clean and clear skin."

Week 6 – Salt scrub

"A remineralising salt scrub is absolutely divine the week before the big day," says Miller.

"A good salt scrub uses organic products and should feel quite abrasive on the body.

It's the easiest and best way to invigorate the body as it shifts dead skin cells, increases circulation and oxygenates the blood for super glowing skin."

Tips on Wedding Dress Shopping :)

Buying a dress can yield all sorts of emotions, and it does help to be prepared! Here’s everything I think you need to know about buying a wedding dress. Feel free to chime in if I missed something!

This article is inspired by true life story of someone we know ;)

The first step would be to do your homework. In India we have a synergy of religions. There is the big fat Hindu wedding, equally fat Muslim weddings, Humble Jain and  pompous Sikh weddings.
Ours is a land of diversity so we have extremely diverse preferences when it comes to choosing the right dress for our wedding. Hence it becomes something of utmost importance that we do our home work before hitting the markets. Check online for the options available and who is selling them and at what prices. Check for reviews online before even visiting the store.

The Second Step : MONEY

Decide on how much  you want to spend on buying that perfect wedding dress. Now perfection is in our mind , but make sure you have a clear idea about how much you are willing to spend on that perfection. With the wedding season in full swing the cost of same product will vary very heavily from shop to shop. Please make sure you are at the right place and at the right price.

Keep these two things in mind and you would be just fine. and yes make sure that your wedding dress fits and looks hawt on you.

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