Prepping Your Skin For Your Wedding Day
Written by: Carmen - Founder of Skin Fairy
As a skin therapist and clinic owner, I’ve treated many brides over the years. And if there’s one thing I’ll always say, it’s this: glowing wedding skin is not about a last-minute facial. It’s about timing, skin function, and avoiding anything wild in the final two weeks before the big day.
Your skin renews itself roughly every 28–40 days, depending on factors like age and stress levels. That’s why a wedding skin plan should ideally begin at least three to six months out, not one week before.
Here at Skin Fairy, we usually recommend brides follow a simple, well-timed approach that combines at-home care with supportive in-clinic treatments.
Bridal Skin Timeline (Clinic + Home Care)
3–6 months before
- Start corrective treatments — pigment, acne, texture, congestion
- Book a proper skin consultation
- Begin a structured home care routine
- Support skin barrier + cell turnover
8–10 weeks before
- Targeted DMK enzyme or revision treatments
- Gentle resurfacing if needed
- My favourite Micro Needling
4 weeks before
- Calm, strengthen, hydrate
- Barrier repair focus
- No new active products
7–10 days before
- Only gentle treatments
- Hydration + circulation facials
- No peels, no strong resurfacing
- Laser genesis
Coming Off the Pill Before Your Wedding?
I see this often, brides coming off the contraceptive pill to “balance hormones” in the lead-up to their wedding. Timing here really matters, so please be careful.
When you come off the pill, it’s common to see:
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Increased oil production
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Androgen levels spike
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Congestion and breakouts appear
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Pigmentation develop or worsen
If you’re planning to stop, aim to do so at least six to twelve months before your wedding, not right before.
My golden rule: wedding skin should look like healthy skin, not over-treated skin. Calm. Clear. A strong barrier. Even tone. Good circulation (which is why we love DMK enzyme therapy at Skin Fairy). That’s what photographs beautifully.
If you’re getting married and want your skin to feel calm, healthy, and naturally glowing on the day, our fairies would love to look after you. Book an appointment at our Mount Hawthorn or Claremont clinic, where we can guide you through a skin plan that feels supportive, considered, and right for you and your wedding timeline.
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