Everything you need to know about the importance of bridal facials

In the run-up to the wedding, one of the biggest concerns that brides-to-be face is wanting to look their radiant best on the big day. After all, with so much thought put into scouting for the perfect venue, curating one’s wedding trousseau and finding the right bridal makeup artist, it’s just as important to ensure your skin looks fresh, healthy and glowing-from-within. Here’s where pre-wedding facials can help. These offer several benefits for the skin and can help you achieve that much coveted flawless-looking skin. 

We get experts to break it down for you: 

Your skin will look radiant and healthy  

Every bride wishes that her skin should look effortlessly gorgeous, especially in those precious wedding pictures. Undergoing a facial or opting for a few in the run-up to the wedding, ensures that your skin will look supple and naturally radiant. 

It helps in treating blemishes

Blemishes caused by acne or any other skin issues can be reduced thanks to the use of good facial care before the wedding. These work according to one’s skin type and preference.

The pollution solution

Environmental pollution is one of the biggest reasons for the range of skin problems that we face today. Bridal facials, such as D-tan facials that suit your skin type, are what beats UV damage and pollution. It can help in soothing the skin and also provide relief from tans caused by harsh UV rays, among other environmental damages to the skin.

Facials help to get rid of dead skin cells

Regular use of facials helps slough away dead skin cells, revealing youthful-looking skin. This will help set the tone for your wedding day, as you indulge in routine facials prior. 

It helps boost collagen 

Boosting collagen and fighting those fine lines and signs of ageing is that much easier, with the help of facials. Choosing the appropriate ones for your skin type will help give you that youthful glow. 

And there’s more

There’s a lot more that can be achieved with the help of pre-wedding facials. These include blackhead extraction, whitehead removal, lymphatic drainage, skin tightening and de-tanning. 

The types of bridal facials and when to opt for them

Some examples of pre-wedding facials you can choose are hydrafacials, carbon peels (a superficial treatment that helps with acne, enlarged pores, oily skin, and uneven skin tone), photo facials (This is a pain-free laser rejuvenation therapy that stimulates collagen production and treats skin discoloration), etc.

Pre-wedding facials have to be customised as per age, skin condition, and one’s concerns and needs. Brides should ideally begin a few weeks or months prior for optimum results, in order to look their best for their wedding. 

Inputs by makeup artist Raveen Anand, Founder of Beauty by Raveen Anand and Dr. Meghna Gupta, Dermatologist, and Founder, Delhi Skin Centre