Skin Emergencies on a Wedding Day and How to Solve Them!
Skin emergencies on the wedding day…nooooo!
Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life; the last thing you want is for your skin to react and ruin your photos.
While the time leading up to the wedding can be filled with joy and excitement, it can unfortunately also bring with it a fair dose of stress.
Stress and excitement can take a toll on your skin, causing breakouts, redness, flushing, and more.
Below are some prevention tips, as well as some last-minute solutions, so you can look your best on your wedding day.
Skin emergencies on wedding day: prevention is best
When you’re under pressure – even if that pressure is for something positive like your wedding – your body releases cortisol and other stress hormones. These can cause oil production, increase inflammation and make your skin more reactive, leading to breakouts, dryness and dullness.
To keep your skin under control, adjust your daily skin care routine in the weeks leading up to the wedding. You want a routine that takes into account the additional physical and emotional implications of wedding preparation.
Increase hydration
Stress can dry out your skin, leading to a dull and tired appearance. If you notice that your skin is looking dry, increase hydration by incorporating a richer moisturizer or hydrating serum into your routine. Our CV Skinlabs Calming Moisture helps replenish and retain moisture, while helping to tame inflammation.
You can also use a moisturizing mask once or twice a week. Look for ingredients like aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides to plump the skin.
Strengthen your skin barrier
Stress can weaken the skin’s outer barrier, making it more sensitive to irritants and inflammation. Make sure you use a gentle cleanser that won’t strip the skin’s natural oils. Avoid harsh exfoliants or cleansers with strong detergents.
Then incorporate barrier-repairing ingredients into your routine. These include ceramides, fatty acids and antioxidants. Again, our Calming Moisture has these ingredients and more to tame irritation and help maintain healthy barrier function.
Tame inflammation
Inflammation is at the heart of many skin conditions, including redness, breakouts, dullness and more. Get ahead of the problem by incorporating inflammation-reducing products into your daily routine.
Our Rescue + Relief Spray is a great option because it instantly soothes and soothes stressed skin. With natural anti-inflammatory ingredients, it is excellent for reducing redness and discomfort at any time. You can use it as a toner or spray at any time of the day when your skin needs a refresh.
Get enough sleep
Sleep is crucial for the health and appearance of your skin. Unfortunately, you may miss something in the weeks leading up to your wedding. If so, increase your efforts to get a good night’s sleep. Make sure your bedroom is dark, cool and quiet and keep all technological gadgets out, including your phone, tablet and television.
Then, do your best to go to bed and get up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Establish a bedtime routine that includes turning off most lights at least an hour before bedtime. Do something quiet and relaxing, such as reading or taking a warm bath before going to bed.
Skin emergencies on a wedding day: 10 solutions for a wedding day
Sometimes even your best preparations don’t work and you wake up on your wedding day with one of the following problems. Try these quick fixes.
1. Outbreaks
Start by cleansing your face with a gentle cleanser. Then apply a spot treatment with salicylic acid directly to the pimple. If you don’t have a spot treatment on hand, a little toothpaste (not gel) can help dry out the spot.
Then wrap an ice cube in a clean cloth and gently press it against the pimple for about five minutes. This will help reduce swelling and redness. Then apply Calming Moisture to the area. It helps reduce redness and inflammation and promotes healing. Repeat these steps later in the day if necessary.
To conceal the pimple, first apply a primer (makeup artists often use our Calming Moisture) and then a color corrector. Green helps neutralize redness, making the pimple less noticeable. Then apply a full-coverage concealer that matches your skin tone to cover the pimple, and finish by applying your foundation as usual and carefully blending it over the concealer (be careful not to disturb the concealer).
Apply with powder if necessary. Use a soft brush to avoid a cakey appearance. Use a setting spray so that the fixation lasts all day.
2. Puffy eyes
Start by standing in a warm shower for a few minutes. Let the warm water pulse over your closed eyes. When you emerge, pat them dry and apply a cold compress to your eyes for 10-15 minutes.
Then apply our Rescue + Relief Spray to cool the skin around the eyes. (Always close your eyes before spraying.) Finally, use an eye cream with caffeine to help reduce swelling.
3. Dry patches and flaking
Gently exfoliate the affected areas with a mild scrub or chemical exfoliant. This can help remove dead skin cells and rejuvenate the area.
Then apply a rich moisturizer. If skin is very dry, try our Restorative Skin Balm for a quick rescue. Otherwise, use our Calming Moisture. Both help hydrate and repair the skin barrier, preventing dehydration.
4. Redness
Start by applying a cool compress for about five minutes. Then spray our Rescue + Relief Spray on the affected area. It is designed to tame inflammation, reduce redness and soothe the skin. Then apply our Calming Moisture.
To hide any redness before you walk down the aisle, apply a green-tinted primer before your foundation. Green counteracts red tones, creating a more even complexion.
5. Oily skin
Stress often causes the skin to produce excessive sebum (skin oil). Start your day with our Calming Moisture as it helps balance oil production and keeps your skin hydrated without being greasy.
Use blotting paper to absorb excess oil throughout the day without disrupting your makeup. Before the ceremony, use a mattifying primer to control shine and create a smooth base for your foundation.
6. Allergic reactions
Stress can make your skin more reactive to everything it comes into contact with. If you are unlucky enough to have an allergic reaction, start by taking a regular over-the-counter antihistamine to control your body’s histamine production. Apply a cold compress to the affected area until it soothes a little.
Then apply our Rescue + Relief Spray to soothe itching and reduce inflammation. If necessary, use an anti-itch cream on the affected area.
Finally, use a green-tinted moisturizer or concealer to conceal any redness before applying your foundation.
7. Uneven skin color
If your skin shows an uneven tone or blotchiness on the wedding day, start with a gentle cleansing and then tone with our Rescue + Relief Spray. Apply our Calming Moisture to help skin feel more balanced.
Then use a color-correcting primer to even out the skin’s appearance. A peach or orange-colored primer can help neutralize dark spots. Finally, apply a full-coverage foundation and blend well to ensure a natural look.
Conclusion
Your wedding day should be a day of celebration, love and happiness, not a source of skin worries. By following a consistent skincare routine and managing stress in the days leading up to the big day, you can reduce the risk of emergency situations.
If such emergencies do arise, try to remain calm and apply the above tips to look your best. Remember that a radiant smile is your best accessory, so take care of yourself and enjoy every moment of your special day!
How do you deal with skin emergencies on your wedding day?
Featured image by Marius Muresan via Unsplash.
