It’s summertime, the wedding season is upon us and millions of pounds are being spent each year on products and treatments to ensure brides-to-be look their best on their big day. The big rush of having to get married while you’re still young is dying down with each generation and with the average age of the bride now 30, it’s definitely something we can be celebrating. But fear not older brides! You needn’t worry about not looking as good in your weddings snaps as you would have as a twenty-something spring chicken. There are plenty of techniques, both new and old that can help you look younger in a matter of weeks, days, and maybe even hours!

 

If you’re getting married in a few months…

There are a number of anti-wrinkle creams and moisturizers available for those who want to slow down the ageing process. The shelves of any good chemist or supermarket are always lined with the top anti-wrinkle creams, all claiming to be able to help your skin the most, and each one comes with its own set of varying results. Most work by encouraging your skin to produce extra collagen and increase its elasticity. Everyone’s skin is different, so make sure you do your research on what your skins needs and also what it can handle. Take a look online at what people are saying about the different brands available and remember it’s not always the most expensive products that will give you the best results!

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If you’re getting married in a few weeks…

There are a number of scary sounding techniques that can help rejuvenate your skin and reduce the signs of ageing. A ‘Skin Peel’ is a popular choice that involves applying a chemical solution to your face that reacts with your skin causing it to blister and, quite literally, peel off. Sounds a bit ‘Silence of The Lambs’ but it does work wonders in revealing the fresh, younger looking skin underneath. It can take a few days for your skin to fully recover though so make sure you leave enough time for all the redness to die down ahead of your wedding day.

If you’re looking for something less invasive, try ‘Laser Skin Rejuvenation’, a method of firming and tightening ageing skin that has been damaged by sun-exposure or scarring. It mostly involves 3-6 treatments so if your schedule is jam-packed with rehearsal dinners, dress fittings and last minute prep before your wedding, you might be better off getting something like the Tria Skin Rejuvanting Laser that you can use daily at home. There’s also the added benefit of only having a one off cost, rather than repeat sessions at the clinic. . However, whether you choose to carry out the procedure at a clinic or in your own home your skin might be a little flushed compared to usual. You might also experience some tenderness and a little swelling so make sure you plan your treatment ahead of your big day with plenty of time for your skin to recover.

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If you’re getting married in a few days…

Unfortunately, there aren’t many miracle overnight cures for reducing wrinkles. If your big day is only in a few days, getting enough sleep, drinking lots of water and opting to wear make-up suitable for your skin is all that’s needed to look fresh on your big day. Using a highlighter around your eyes will help give them added sparkle. The Yves Saint Laurent Touché Éclat highlighters are brilliant and long lasting so you don’t have to worry about touch ups throughout the day. Try to avoid dark eyeliner as this can have a drawn in, sunken effect. A soft line on the upper lids and just under the lower lids is all you need. Using the right concealer will also help hide any fine lines or age spots too.

And remember, the key to younger looking skin is to start caring for it as soon as possible. The Royal Society of Medicine says that ‘about 30 per cent of facial ageing is genetic, but a lot of the rest is repetitive sunlight, smoke and other hazardous things we expose ourselves to.’ Putting things into practice like removing your make-up every night could save your skin and keep it looking years younger in the future. So start early as the key to younger skin when you are older is prevention, not cure!

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Photo credits: Normstrom.com / Rodial.co.uk

 

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