Every bride dreams of glowing, flawless skin on their wedding day. Achieving that radiant bridal glow, however, requires more than a last-minute skincare routine. Skincare expert Valerie Osborne recommends starting a personalised skincare plan at least six months to a year before the big day to ensure the best results.

By allowing this time frame, brides can introduce powerful ingredients such as retinols and address common skin concerns, including acne, rosacea, pigmentation issues, and sun damage. Combining a tailored at-home skincare routine with targeted in-clinic treatments can dramatically transform the skin’s appearance, ensuring brides are confident and radiant on their special day.

Three Top Skin Care Tips for Brides-to-Be

by Advanced Skincare Expert and Founder of Elysium Skincare Clinic, Valerie Osborne

  1. Start Your Routine Early
    I recommend that brides-to-be begin their skincare routine at least six months (ideally a year) before their wedding. Starting early allows time to assess your skin’s needs and introduce key ingredients such as retinoids for cell turnover, vitamin C for brightening. If you have pigmentation concerns, you can start using brightening serums and pigment inhibitors before moving on to clinical treatments for the best results. Depending on your skin type and condition, you may need to pre-treat your skin with homecare for up to 2 months before receiving any in clinic treatments.

 

  1. Address Specific Skin Concerns
    Starting your skincare regimen early also provides time to address more complex issues such as acne, rosacea or any other inflammatory conditions as well as deeper dermal pigmentation. You may need to be pre-treated with anti-inflammatory products or medication before having professional skincare treatments to correct such as MOXI laser. Again, this will take time – I like to take the ‘start low and go slow’ approach for more complex conditions to be able to achieve clear, even skin in time for your big day which proves more effective when reducing stubborn pigmentation or healing inflammatory skin conditions.

 

  1. Plan a Countdown to Your Wedding Day
    I recommend creating a customised skincare plan working back from the date of your wedding on initial consultation. As well as discussing what you would like to achieve for your very important day, I also take into consideration any budget, travel or time constraints in order for you to plan around any down time or expenses so there are no surprises along the way. This bespoke plan combines at-home skincare routines with professional in-clinic treatments designed to improve skin texture, correct pigmentation, and boost hydration, so you can enjoy a luminous wedding-day glow.

Top In-Clinic Treatments for Brides

 

    1. Bespoke Peel combined with Sciton Clear Silk Laser
      A personalised facial or peel is one of the best ways to refresh and rejuvenate your skin. I tailor this treatment to each bride’s skin type to improve texture and tone. For enhanced results, I pair it with the Sciton Clear Silk Laser, which reduces redness and stimulates collagen production through gentle thermal energy, making it perfect for overall skin rejuvenation with zero discomfort or  downtime.

    1. Sciton BBL and MOXI Combination Treatment
      If you’re looking to address pigmentation, thread veins, or uneven skin tone, the Sciton BBL (Broadband Light) treatment is ideal. When combined with MOXI, a non-ablative laser that resurfaces and renews the skin, this treatment clears sun damage, fine lines, and other imperfections, giving brides a youthful, radiant complexion.

  1. Microneedling with Radiofrequency
    For brides wanting to enhance skin texture and tone, microneedling with radiofrequency is an advanced treatment that stimulates deep collagen production. This treatment effectively reduces acne scars, fine lines, and uneven texture, leaving the skin plumper and more youthful. Starting this treatment early ensures that you’ll experience the full benefits of collagen renewal by the time your wedding day arrives.

Why Starting Early Matters

 

Starting a skincare regimen 6-12 months before the wedding allows for gradual treatment intensity, ensuring the skin has time to adjust and heal. This timeline is especially important for managing any potential flare-ups or reactions that may arise from more aggressive treatments. True collagen production can take up to three months to fully develop, making it crucial for brides to give their skin ample time to renew.

By working closely with their skincare provider, brides can create a step-by-step plan tailored to their specific needs. With a combination of at-home skin care and in-clinic treatments, brides can look forward to radiant, glowing skin as they walk down the aisle.

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