Start early
The first step to achieving the best skin for your upcoming wedding is to set aside enough time to prepare. Don’t make the mistake of waiting a week before the wedding and then expect glowing, healthy skin. A general rule is to begin your new skin regimen three to six months before the wedding ceremony, even a year ahead, if possible. This is because some skincare issues can be treated quickly while others may require weeks or months. Therefore the sooner you begin identifying your most common skin issue and begin treating it, the better results you can expect.

Identify your skin’s problems
Some menacing problems that hinder your complexion are dry or oily skin, clogged pores, pimples and acne, dark under eye circles, uneven pigmentation and wrinkles around the eyes. Minor clogged pores, minor pimples, dry skin or oily skin may require nothing more than the proper skincare regimen. However, more significant issues may need cos-metic dermatological procedures or medications. These include moderate or severe acne, wrinkles and dark under eye circles. Brides can get consumed in all the wedding preparations and forget about themselves. The first step to keeping your skin healthy is plenty of water and sleep. Sleep, proper diet and adequate hydration should be top priorities, since lacking any of these leads to dull, lifeless skin. Drinking eight to 10 glasses of water daily will help hydrate skin keeping it more luminous.

The right skin care programme
After identifying your skin problems, begin a skincare regimen targetted to your skin type. Oily, dry, or combination skin all should start by having a basic cleansing and moisturising system:

• A good cleanser appropriate for your skin type in the mornings – oily skin a more foaming cleanser, dry skin can use cream based cleansers.
• Make-up remover-cleanser at night.
• Daily moisturiser – preferable with anti- oxidants.

What else one can do
This is an ideal time to consult der-matologists. Tell them your wedding date and your skincare goals. They may recommend treatments such as glycolic peels, prescription medication, or other cosmetic dermatology treatments that can help achieve perfect skin. Also dis-cuss if the skin products you are using now are right for you. Finally, you can also call on them in the days or week before your wedding if there is a sudden breakout or pimple.