How to Prep Your Skin Before a Big Event (Like Your Wedding Day)

When preparing for a special occasion—especially your wedding day—glowing, healthy skin can be one of your best accessories. Here’s how to approach your skincare prep like a pro:

1. Start with a Plan (and a Pro)

Before jumping into any treatments, consult with a licensed aesthetician or skincare provider to map out a plan tailored to your skin type, goals, and timeline. If you don’t have a provider yet, do some research—read reviews, check credentials, and choose someone you feel comfortable with.

2. Establish a Treatment Schedule

Once you have a provider, work together to create a skincare schedule. The right services will depend on your current skin condition, how much time you have before the event, and how your skin responds to different treatments. Here are some effective options:

• Dermaplaning: A gentle form of physical exfoliation using a surgical blade to remove dead skin cells and vellus hair (peach fuzz). This treatment enhances product absorption and creates a smooth canvas for flawless makeup application.
• Micropeel: This combines dermaplaning with a light chemical peel for both physical and chemical exfoliation. It’s great for improving cell turnover, managing acne, and reducing hyperpigmentation.
• Aerolase Laser Treatment: This quick, no-downtime laser is ideal for a wedding-week glow. It targets acne-causing bacteria, minimizes fine lines, and evens out skin tone. Bonus: it’s gentle enough to do the day before your big day.
• CoolPeel (CO2 Laser Resurfacing): For deeper skin concerns like acne scarring, fine lines, and stubborn pigmentation, this laser delivers powerful results with minimal downtime—usually 24–48 hours of redness and rough texture. However, it’s best scheduled at least one month before your event to allow for full healing and optimal glow.

3. Avoid Last-Minute Surprises

Perhaps most importantly: don’t try anything new or aggressive right before your event. Harsh chemical peels or deep laser treatments close to your big day could cause purging, irritation, or peeling—not the fresh glow you’re aiming for. Stick to what your skin knows and loves, and avoid any treatments you can’t confidently recover from in under a week.

The Bottom Line

Great skin takes planning. With the right provider, a personalized treatment timeline, and smart choices leading up to the event, you will walk into your big day with the radiant, confident glow you deserve.