My little girl is officially 3 weeks old. I have reached the point where my only daily hygiene goal is to brush my teeth. I have no idea what day of the week it is and when the barista at Starbucks gives me the evil eye as I order a double shot espresso with a baby screaming bloody murder in the back seat I just laugh crazily, like Cruella Deville. With that being said I’m a bridesmaid in a wedding on Saturday. Not just any wedding, Honey, my work sister’s wedding. She is not only a wonderful dermatology physician assistant to work side by side with, she has become one of my best friends. She is a good person who makes me a better person which is what makes friendships the best. I would do anything for her! So I gotta pull myself, and my two kids under two, together and get to Tulsa this weekend to help my girl celebrate the union of her and the love of her life! My skin has to look in tip top shape and I must admit my skincare regimen is kind of falling to the bottom of my list, I mean I can barely remember when my last shower was! Here are some simple tips to live by the week before a big event for having your skin look the best it can look!
1. No new products- Don’t go to the drug store and try a new acne treatment or new face cream. If you have a reaction to something you have never tried before, you’ll have to deal with a rash on your face which can be a bigger problem than what you started with.
2. See your dermatologist- Make an appointment with your dermatologist the week before your big event for any acute things you need taken care of before the big day. If you don’t need it you can call and cancel but don’t try to be rushing around to get it at the last minute. If you get that dreaded pimple there are some things we can do like inject it with steroid or laser it to make it go away in a hurry.
3. No facials- I know that manicure, pedicure and facial right before the wedding sounds like a fun thing for all the wedding party to do together or just a way to spruce up. However, if you have any irritation from these products or any other complications you don’t have a lot of time to fix it.
4. Wear sunscreen- The last thing you want is for dark spots on your face and chest to get darker before the wedding. Tan lines look super tacky and a sunburn is just down right wrong if you are in the wedding party. Don’t be the one that looks a fool in all the pictures, be sun smart this week.
5. Don’t stress- Stress doesn’t necessarily cause skin conditions but it can make them worse. Relax, don’t worry, be happy.
6. Moisturize- You don’t want chapped lips or flaky skin that won’t take make-up well. Remember to use something really plain and simple that you have used before. No fragrances or colors. If you have never used a facial cream or lotion then do a small test patch over by your ear or somewhere that won’t be noticed.
It’s wedding season so I’m sure some of you will be able to put these tips to the test! I can’t wait to get back from maternity leave and see all your smiling faces but until then I would encourage you to go meet Honey and congratulate her on this new chapter in her life. She will take amazing care of your skin too!
Happy Wedding Week Honey, we love you! Cheers, Nina
