Beauty Regimen with Beauty by Stacey

Beauty Regimen to have your skin glowing on your big day

Stacey Sztricsko of Beauty by Stacey Medi Spa

One of the most asked questions I get is how can a bride prep her skin before her big day so she can look and feel her best! This is such an important step to make sure your makeup sits flawlessly on your skin! I typically urge brides to start working on their skin at least 1 year prior to their wedding day! Seek out a professional!!

Please avoid any DIY pinterest remedies - recipes are for food, not skincare.

Keep in mind, makeup can only sit as nicely as the skin underneath. So if you have dry, flaky skin, texture, large pores, or fine lines and wrinkles, they will still be visible under the makeup and may not blend out as nicely. If you are experiencing dry, textured skin, hyperpigmentation, or acne, I highly recommend a series of chemical peels.

If you are experiencing acne scars, severe hyperpigmentation, or fine lines and wrinkles, I recommend a series of microneedling treatments. LED therapy, microdermabrasion, laser, or enzyme treatments are also fantastic options to treat and target any skin concerns!

The amount of treatments needed will vary person to person depending on skin type, age, and severity of skin concerns.

This is why starting anywhere from 6 months to 1 year prior to the wedding is important as it gives your medical aesthetician ample time to address everything so you are GLOWING on your wedding day! Your skin cannot, and will not, be an overnight fix. So be patient and be consistent! 46

Book a skincare consultation with your aesthetician so they can come up with a custom plan targeted to your specific needs and concerns as it will be different for everyone! Skincare is not a one size fits all.

Let’s talk about products! I highly recommend switching from drug store products to medical grade. The main differences being medical grade has a higher concentration of active ingredients, they have a smaller molecular size meaning it can penetrate deeper into the skin, they have unique delivery systems, and have over all better targeted ingredients that show real results.

Morning: 1. Brightening Cleanser 2. Hyaluronic Acid: This ingredient is super hydrating and is a humectant which means it will lock in moisture. 3. Vitamin C: This will boost your collagen production, protect against free radicals, and brighten your complexion. 4. Anti Aging focused Moisturizer 5. SPF: The sun is responsible for 90% of our aging, so wearing SPF everyday even in the winter to protect against loss of elasticity and firmness is important. It will also protect against hyperpigmentation.

Night Time: 1. NEVER SLEEP WITH MAKEUP ON. At night we double cleanse. Cleanse 1 can be an oil cleanser to remove your makeup. Then cleanse 2 is a targeted cleanser depending on skin type. 2. Hyaluronic Acid. 3. Peptide Serum (botox in a bottle. Peptides are amazing for fine lines and wrinkles) 4. Retinol: Retinol is amazing for EVERYTHING! Acne, acne scars, large pores, oil production, dead skin, and fine lines and wrinkles! The holy grail of skincare! This ingredient is quite active and spicy to start slow! You will only need this a few times a week! 5. Moisturizer or Facial Oil Remember to exfoliate twice a week. We want to encourage your cell turnover. This will leave your skin looking less dull and textured and will also help with product absorption!

A combination of both professional treatments and a good home medical grade skincare regime can make all the difference! Consistency is key!

Stacey Sztricsko Medical Aesthetician and Business Owner Beauty by Stacey Medi Spa www.BeautyByStacey.ca @beautybystaceymedispa