Celebrity facialist Cherry Woods is much loved by broadcasters, brides to be and beauty fans for her hi-tech, anti-ageing treatments. While there is no substitute for the luxury facials on offer at the Cherry Woods Skin Clinic in Richmond, her skin secrets will boost your confidence and give you an A-List style glow on your big day.
1. FEEL THE PEEL
I would highly recommend a gentle salon peel in spring to prepare your skin. Because your skin’s behavior is affected by stress, it’s best to visit a trusted facialist a couple of months in advance and work with them to get the best results for your skin, with a final pre-wedding appointment around two weeks before the big day. I’m a big fan of low PH in-salon peels, which can be repeated weekly over three to four weeks for maximum impact. At the Cherry Woods Skin Clinic, I’ve just introduced the Epionce Corrective Peel (£95) which can be adjusted and adapted for all skin types and most skin conditions. It tightens, lightens, repairs and refines open pores and wrinkles and is also good for acne prone skin.
2. PROTECT YOURSELF
A good sunblock will keep your skin protected from not only the sun, but also wind, rain and temp change. A quality sunblock will actually seal-in the moisture from your moisturizer to help it last all day. I use sunblock all year long, and prefer a lightweight formula for a dewy, tone. My favourite is Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 which contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for an instant foundation-free glow.
3. INVEST IN THE BEST
There’s a reason expert facialists like myself recommend salon brands and treatments, and use them ourselves. Non salon products available on the high street often have low activity levels to avoid any issues with sensitivity, while salon products provide more active, stronger ingredients that have higher concentrations or therapeutic value. The other crucial difference between self-selecting from a shelf in store and visiting a salon is that with the latter you can benefit from a therapist guided consultation, to get product that’s specific to YOUR skin and its needs.
4. KEEP CALM (I KNOW IT’S A BIG ASK!)
Inflammation is the cause of many skin conditions and disorders, so keeping the skin cool and calm during the lead-up to your wedding is fundamental in reducing red, blotchy patches (as well as the effects of ageing). Positive lifestyle changes reduce inflammation, such as cutting down your caffeine and alcohol intake. Spritz your skin with a soothing product such as my favourite Eminence Chamomile Toner or the handy handbag sized Evian Water Sprays.
5. WORK FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Invest in Vitamin C oral supplements and crank these up in the lead up to your special day to help stimulate your fibroblastic activity. This helps promote collagen production, which is key to skin repair and support . To be a five star bridal skincare student, add a good oral skin omega complex to your supplement regime too. This will help support the skins immunity, combat dehydration and reduce the blotchy redness associated with the hot summer months.
For more expert skincare advice, visit @CherryWoodsSkin on Twitter. To find out more about Cherry’s unique Bloom facials or to book an appointment, visit www.cherrywoodsclinic.com.
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