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Pre-wedding Facial advise

KarennrobKarennrob
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Hi there, I am going in Monday for a pre-wedding facial. I have pretty good skin, not too oily or dry, or acne, but my question is this. I am 43, 12 years older than my hubby to be and I'd like to look as young as possible on that day. Of course~

I've never had facials so I was wondering if anyone knew what kind I should get. Anti-aging? Wrinkle reducing? lol
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  • joyfulbride424joyfulbride424
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    WOW. You're 43? I hope I look that good when I'm in my 40s. :)

    I would just do something basic if you've never had one before. Like PP said the techniques they use will help your skin glow :)
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  • KarennrobKarennrob
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    lol Thanks, I will be 44 in November :)

    So if my skin will look great a few days after, should I wait on getting it? My wedding is June 5th, should I get it the week of instead of 2 weeks before?
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    Hee, being over 5 years older than my hubby and also in my 40's I can totally relate.  How my skin looked on my wedding day was so important to me.

    I would definitely get your facial a couple of weeks before since you've never had one. I think it's equally  important that you keep up with your regular skincare regimen, get good sleep, and drink lots of water.  2 weeks before the wedding I cut out caffeine and salt and my skin looked better on my wedding day than it ever has.
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  • KarennrobKarennrob
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    Woah, caffeine and salt?!?  Dem der is fighting words lol
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  • pgrasspgrass member
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    I think they say not to get a facial, like 4 days before the wedding or less due to a possible skin reaction. I've only had a couple facials before, but my skin looked the best a few days after. So, basically, I'm no help lol.
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  • pgrasspgrass member
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    Really? Caffeine and salt? Good idea...that is, if I could even do it. Ha.
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  • CrazyMary77CrazyMary77
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    I was told by my facialist that 2 weeks before is the cutoff point. Especially since this is your first facial, you won't know how you're going to react. The facial might make you break out, so 2 weeks gives your skin enough time to heal. I always get a couple pimples after a facial.
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  • KarennrobKarennrob
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    Thank you ladies! :)
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-beauty_pre-wedding-facial-advise?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:358Discussion:d17cfa79-1beb-413f-932f-6b4bb451bb37Post:11449689-567c-40a1-908e-b9a389ac8390">Re: Pre-wedding Facial advise</a>:
    [QUOTE]Really? Caffeine and salt? Good idea...that is, if I could even do it. Ha.
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    Hey, it was only 2 weeks!  But seriously, my tummy was flat and I had no bloating or puffiness in my face at all (which tends to be a problem for me.)  It works!
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  • KarennrobKarennrob
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    I guess I can try it, right after this cup of coffee lol
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  • pgrasspgrass member
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    Ha I will definitely keep it in mind!! Thanks!
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  • PhoneCardLadyPhoneCardLady member
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    I am 50 and have a T-zone.  I'm  curious about the Proactive system and if it would be a good start for me (and what it consists of).  While the wedding most likely will be next fall, it's never to late to get a head start!
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  • joyfulbride424joyfulbride424
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    I'll keep the caffeine and salt in mind, but holy cow. I don't think I could do without the morning joe, that might be an issue. The salt I think would be ok!
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