Even if you normally have a flawless complexion, all it takes to cause a last-minute outbreak is a little stress, poor diet or lack
of shut-eye. Make-up can help some problem skin look better but very
dehydrated, dry or flaky skin can actually look worse after applying cosmetics. Get some expert wedding skin care advice before you get started.Get wedding skin care to suit you
Give
your make-up artist as much information as you can about your skin; if
you have any blemishes, scars, uneven pigment or tattoos that you wish
to disguise discuss this during your initial chat before your trial. If
your skin is constantly a problem, try to work on it well before your
wedding as some skin problems can benefit from treatments such as skin
peels, medical microdermabrasion or intense pulsed light treatments.
For problem skin the key is achieving a good base that will stay in
place for the whole day and cover all the problem areas without leaving
you looking caked with make-up. Try out different products yourself to
discover what brands work best for you. There are some very good oil
and shine control products which are fabulous for oily and combination
skins, as well as post make-up spritzers which work particularly well
to set the make-up and help hydrate thirsty skin. Read on for more
advice on how to deal with specific problems.The best make up for oily skin
Always
use a translucent powder over a foundation and top up during the day.
Not only will this help your foundation stay on all day but it will
also eliminate shine, which shows up in photographs. For oily skins
use (you'll never guess) oil-free products and prepare the skin for a
month or two by using a cleanser and toner designed for oily skin.
Exfoliate once or twice a week to prevent blockages in the pores and
the skin erupting. Using a primer under foundation will help oilier
skins too. This means your base sits on top of the primer, not your
skin. It helps to stops shine, minimise pores and avoids your make-up
going patchy.
Find a good moisturiser for dry skin
With dry skin the key
is finding a good moisturiser for both day and night, and once you've
found something that works use it religiously during the run up to the
wedding. If you need help choosing a brand ask the experts behind
make-up counters or talk to artists who specialise in bridal make-up.
On the day moisturise an hour prior to the make-up going on.Reducing wrinkles
If you are concerned about wrinkles and
contours there are several non-surgical beauty treatments that can help
- these include Restylane and Sculptra as well as Botox. Advances in
skincare are happening all the time, so don't just think you have to
put up with wrinkly skin. Do some research to find out about the
various methods of minimising your wrinkles in time for the wedding;
most of them aren't as scary as a Botox injection. On the day, always
apply powder with a puff as applying with a brush makes it sit on top
of wrinkles and accentuate them.Get rid of blemishes
For
brides troubled by scarring and blemishes, the trick is to use a
foundation and concealer with plenty of pigment. Laura Mercier do
beautiful foundations which have lots of pigment, and their 'secret
camouflage' concealer is great too. It's very dry
so must only be used on the face (not the eye area). When it's on, it
really stays put. For severe scarring or to cover a tattoo, Dermacolor
concealers are also excellent.Break-out!
Be
prepared for your worst nightmare: a spot or two appearing the night
before the wedding! Make sure you have a good concealer with you.
Concealers with a wax consistency provide a much better coverage than a
cream. With a small brush, using small dabbing motions place the
concealer on gently until the redness disappears. It is best to apply
the concealer after your foundation because otherwise the foundation
can rub it away. Try to apply around the spot to cover the redness
rather than on the actual spot itself as the dry skin can flake or
'weep'. If you have acne from time to time, you may simply need to make
a change to your skincare products and make-up. But if your acne is
more serious, it is worth researching which health and beauty companies
specialise in treating acne and pigmentation problems.Dark circle remedies
For
under the eyes a light consistency concealer is required. Wax will be
too heavy, giving too much coverage which creases and accentuates fine
lines. Try to avoid light-reflecting under eye concealers too as these
can reflect the camera flash and cause a white ring effect around the
eye area in your photographs. A light cream concealer a shade lighter
than your foundation will do. However if you often have problems with
dark circles use a colour corrector; a little pink corrector concealer
mixed with some of your foundation will cover up the dark areas as pink
combats grey. Don't apply thick layers of a heavy foundation as all
this will do is make any fine lines more noticeable. Chat about wedding skin care with other brides to be on the Scottish Wedding Directory Forum
