How to get your skin prepped for your destination wedding

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There are plenty of things you can do to start planning for your destination wedding during a pandemic – including prepping your skin for the big day. You want to make sure your skin is glowing and as perfect as can be for one of the most important days of your life. Skincare is an important part of any pre-wedding routine and with everyone stuck at home, it’s the perfect time to get started.

With so many different articles and products out there, it can be confusing to know where to start. To help you get your skin ready for your destination wedding, we spoke to the experts at Village Wellness Spa, who have been providing their skincare expertise and beauty services to Canadians since 1989. Read on for their top tips and product recommendations!

Book a professional consultation

Everyone’s skin is unique, so you want to make sure you’re using the products and treatments that are right for you. We recommend booking a virtual consultation with a skincare professional about a year before your wedding date. You’ll be able to discuss your goals, figure out what products to use for your specific skin type and plan any treatments in the months leading up to your big day.

Protect your skin from harsh rays

Get in the habit of wearing sunscreen every single day (even when it’s raining)! Whenever you’re outside, you’re being exposed to harmful UV rays that can damage your skin. Using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 will help provide a barrier between UV rays and your delicate skin. We love the SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 – just make sure not to wear it on your wedding day, as you might get some flashback from the camera. The SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic is another amazing product that’ll help protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays.

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Cleanse and exfoliate regularly

We’re all guilty of having fallen asleep without washing our face at least once! However, in the year leading up to your wedding, you’ll want to make sure you’re washing your face every morning and night (unless your skincare consultant recommends otherwise) with a non-drying cleanser like the iS Clinical Cleansing Complex. It’s also good to incorporate an exfoliator or daily peel into your routine to improve your skin’s texture and remove impurities. The Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peels are a popular choice among celebs like Naomi Campbell, Constance Wu and Lily Aldridge.

Start using collagen-boosting products

To make sure your skin looks glowy and healthy on your big day, consider introducing a collagen-boosting product to your daily skincare regimen. Collagen is a protein that’s naturally produced in our body and determines our skin’s elasticity. Using products that enhance your skin’s natural collagen production, like the Doctor Babor Collagen Cream, will have make your skin appear plumper and improve its elasticity, so you get that coveted wedding day glow.

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Schedule facial treatments two weeks before you leave

Two weeks before your wedding, you’ll want to get a facial peel like our Glow Peel, which will help create an even skin tone, smoother skin texture and brighter complexion. Dermaplaning facials are also great for your pre-wedding routine as they remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells and leave your skin smooth, vibrant and ready for your wedding day glam. A few days before you leave, you can get your skin as plump and hydrated as possible with a rejuvenating Oxygen Infusion Treatment.

Photos taken pre-COVID.