In the second installment of our three-part “Get the Glow” video series, we’re focused on a few gentle, last-minute tweaks brides can make to both amp the results of the last six months of hard work and discipline, and also boost your skin confidence.
The Big-Day Idea: At this point, you’re building on all the great skin habits you’ve already created, and you’re adding in just a few new elements. While there’s still a little time to tinker before the wedding, the window is closing. Now is *not* the time to dive into anything drastic.
Six Weeks Out: Skin Steps to Take
Consider an IPL Treatment for Face and Chest: New York City superstar dermatologist Dendy Engelman is a fan of IPL (Intensed Pulse Light) treatments for the face and chest for an extra blast of brightening no later than about six weeks before your big day. By honing in on areas of redness and hyperpigmentation, your skin doc or esthetician can help provide an extra insurance policy that your skin is extra clear and extra glowy.
Get One Last Round of Fillers: While they provide an immediate plumping effect, fillers also stimulate youthifying collagen production. But they need time to work their magic. So if fillers have already been part of your pro-administered plan, be sure to “top off” now.
Add a Mask to Blast Hydration or De-Clog Pores: Hopefully diligently sticking to your day and night skincare regimens has yielded not only massive complexion benefits, but peace of mind, too. But although the last thing you want to do right now is to majorly rock the beauty boat, you may still think your skin needs a little *something* extra. A gentle mask, either liquid / crème or sheet, can add hydration to dry patches, or give your skin an extra clean sweep through the oil-prone T-zone. To eliminate even the slightest chance of irritation, if you’re adding a mask, try to stick to the brand you’re already using.
Use Lowkey Tools to Boost Glow + Stimulate Collagen: If it seems like the beauty world has gone “gadget ga ga” recently, that’s because it has. In addition to the high tech tools we discussed in our Six Weeks Out plan, there are several lowkey options you might want to consider. Such as..
Cryotherapy Tools: An explosive new category, tools designed to basically ice the face are on the uptick. In the short-term, they depuff and calm. Longer-term results may include a reduction in inflammation.
Gua Sha: Often crafted from either rose quartz or jade, gua sha stones assist with lymphatic drainage and stimulate blood flow. In a similar vein, Pause Well-Aging’s stainless steel Fascia Stimulating Tool, cleared by the FDA as a Class 1 medical device, helps spark collagen replenishment over time. And in the short term, it delivers a hell of a rosy glow. For best results, always apply a serum first to facilitate comfort and glide.
Face Razors: Let’s get real: “peach fuzz” is only attractive on peaches, not people. And *certainly* not brides on the most-scrutinized day of their lives. For easy DIY removal, nab a pack of “eyebrow” razors, apply a thin layer of serum and start de-fuzzing. Sure, you can go to your (most trusted) local day spa for dermaplaning, but why not just take matters into your own hands?
Rollers: Like gua sha stones, rollers are typically formulated from rose quartz or jade. (Although there are plenty of plastic ones out there, too...) They’re excellent at depuffing under the eyes, especially if you toss them in the freezer for a bit first. They can also help secure a sheet mask just a wee bit better, which allows more contact with the skin.
Six Weeks Out: Wellness Steps to Take
Prioritize Sleep: Yes, it’s easier said than done, especially as wedding anxiety starts to spike. But there’s no better way to dial-back on stress – and look great – than to get plenty of quality shuteye. When you’re well-rested, everything is easier, and you’ll have more energy and focus to put into your workouts, too.
Look Into a Meal-Delivery Service: It’s a bit of last-minute splurge, but an excellent way to ensure you’re not overdoing it, calorie-wise, and also getting all the nutrients you need for stellar skin. Sakara recently re-introduced its four-week Bridal Program, which includes its Signature Nutrition delivered to your door fresh and ready to eat, alongside access to Erika Bloom’s movement and meditation practices and gifts from cult-fave skincare brand Fortuna – all of which is designed to help improve skin clarity, reduce bloat, increase focus, improve digestion, boost energy and shed excess weight.
Six Weeks Out: The List
Below are links to products featured in the “Get the Glow: 6 Weeks Out” video:
