2 weeks prior to the big day: Chemical peels, specifically a light glycolic, will help with dryness and congestion.  Additionally a pumpkin mask that can be done as part of a facial will help with brightness by using enzymes to help exfoliate the skin without peeling.

When your skin is hydrated and congestion-free it will appear brighter and you will get more of the porcelain effect – clear luminous skin. In addition, having clear smooth skin means you have a great canvas for your make up and mean you can get-way with less make-up. You want to enhance your natural beauty with beautiful skin not cover it up with lots of foundation.

1 month to 2 weeks prior to the big day: Our laser painting technique is great as it helps to plump up the skin, evening out texture and tone – it can also help with pore size.  Clients with blemishes love this treatment.  This is a laser treatment that is performed with one of our medical practitioners and takes roughly 30 minutes.

If you are short on time, sign up for a Quick Fix Microderm treatment – which will exfoliate your skin.  Your skin will appear radiant and refreshed and will be softer and smoother to the touch.  Also, ease up on the sugar and dairy – both have been proven to contribute to acne.

It’s never too early to begin a healthy pre-wedding skincare regimen, even months before your wedding. We asked our Aesthetician, Kavina, in Downtown Seattle, to share a series of tips and treatments so you have glowing, vibrant, healthy skin on your big day.

First, the sooner you come in the better, as it will allow for greater use of the tools available to get skin to a healthy state. Vice versa, the later you come, the less options we have available to help you. For example, some clients will need deeper peels which means some flaking of your skin which you definitely don’t want too close to your wedding day.

Over the next few weeks you will see a series of posts that you can use as a general guide with tips, treatments and timing to ensure your skin is glowing and clear for your wedding day.

Here is the first installment in the series:

Tips for a bridal glow: 1 yr – 6months prior to your event date:

1 yr to 6 months pre wedding: Start getting facials – this way you can ensure your skin will be fresh, clear and glowing and we can give you a custom timeline (based on your specific skin and how it reacts) of what to do the month before the wedding.

The advance timing is important so the aesthetician can get to know your skin and identify the most effective treatments that will give you the best result prior to your wedding. This may include any combination of peels, microdermabrasion, high frequency (for acne) etc. It really depends on your particular skin and what your concerns are.

Of course you may not be able to plan a full year in advance of a wedding, but getting as large a jump start as possible is always helpful.

Anti-oxidants like green tea and vitamin C provide optimal benefits in fighting free radicals to prevent the signs of aging. If you have the occasional breakout or want to whittle away brown spots opt for lotions with alpha hydroxy acids which will increase cell turnover. Finally, stimulate collagen to smooth your lines when you use products that have retinols or peptides on the ingredient list. If you have dry skin, try a serum instead of a cream for some serious skin quenching. Our pick: for fresh-faced dewy skin we LOVE IS Clinical Youth Complex with its copper peptides that work long term.