Pre-Wedding & Bridal Skincare Routine

This is the time to introduce new active ingredients like retinol or tranexamic acid into your skincare routine. If you're interested in seeing a dermatologist or introducing any cosmetic treatments, now would be the time to book a consultation. Remember, you need to give your actives enough time to work and for your skin to move past any initial purging or irritation phases. All great skincare results take time and consistency to see results.

• Retinol / Retinoids: The gold standard ingredient for fine lines, acne, and texture. Introducing a retinoid early gives time for your skin to get past the dryness and flaking phase before your wedding.
  
  SkinBetter Alpharet is a gentle retinoid that has minimal irritation and great for fine lines and skin texture.
  
  
• Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid): To treat hyperpigmentation and brighten the complexion - introduce a vitamin C serum to help with fading dark spots, and providing antioxidant protection against environmental damage.
  
  SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic or Vivier C E Peptides are our bestselling vitamin C serums for premature aging.
  
  
• Chemical Exfoliants (AHAs/BHAs): Introduce a chemical exfoliant to dissolve dead skin cells and keep pores clear of congestion so makeup applies flawlessly. The ZO Complexion Renewal Pads are a customer favorite.
  
  
• Hyperpigmentation: If melasma or stubborn dark spots are a concern, ingredients like Tranexamic Acid or Arbutin should be introduced now.
  
  SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 is the best serum for hyperpigmentation and the new hmbl Pigment Corrector is a gentle alternative.
  

Don't introduce any new harsh active ingredients. The goal is to maintain your skincare results with your current actives and focus on deep hydration and supporting the skin barrier.

• Ceramides & Lipids: To nourish the skin barrier and prevent redness or sensitivity, add ceramides to your skincare routine.
  
  SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore is a rich moisturizer for anti-aging and the hmbl Light Moisturizing Cream is a lightweight moisturizer for acne-prone and oilier skin types that also nourishes the skin barrier.
  
  
• Hyaluronic Acid: To plump the skin and smooth out any fine dehydration lines.
  
  SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator provides immediate and long term hydration benefits while the SkinBetter Ampra Serum is a serum created to target volume loss and contour your face.

It's crunch time. Focus on making your skincare routine gentle, soothing, and entirely focused on moisture.

• Weightless Hydration: A gentle, non-comedogenic moisturizer that keeps the skin perfectly balanced without clogging pores.
  
  The new hmbl Light Moisturizing Cream is perfect here or the Vivier Lexxel Moisturizer for more sensitive skin types.
  
• Strict Sun Protection: Avoid any sunburns and new dark spots with sunscreen.
  
  
  Skinceuticals Clear Daily Soothing SPF 50 is the perfect lightweight sunscreen for oily skin and the Colorescience Face Shield Flex is the best mineral tinted sunscreen if you want more coverage.

Eliminate any actives or exfoliants and stick to what your skin loves. Focus on hydration!