Bridal facial care: Here's what the top experts recommend

How often should I book an appointment at my beauty salon? Are there any quick fixes I should know? What if I have sensitive skin? We posed our questionnaire for brides-to-be to the experts at Beldon Beauty (Lagasca, 9, Madrid) —the salon most recommended by beauty editors for facials and pre-wedding skincare—and summarized their wisdom into 5 key tips you should keep in mind. You're in the best hands.

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THE HOLISTIC APPROACH

At Beldon Beauty, they are experts in beauty and holistic well-being, so Alejandra, my personal advisor, insists that bridal care—and our care in general—should always be conceived from a 360º perspective: "From the outside in, we can put it into practice with cosmetics, in-salon treatments... And from the inside out, with appropriate nutricosmetics and a healthy diet. Exercising, drinking water, a balanced diet, and using sun protection are essential."

By the way, if you've decided to take extra care with your diet in the months leading up to the wedding or are in the process of losing weight, you should keep this in mind: "This also shows on the skin. When you burn fat, your skin needs to be deeply cleansed with detox treatments."

IN THE BOOTHOOD... BUT ALSO AT HOME

"Ideally, a bride should start taking care of her skin as soon as she knows she's getting married," Alejandra states while I pretend not to notice... The expert from Beldon Beauty who is going to advise this bride - especially disastrous when it comes to anything resembling a proper beauty routine and being consistent with skincare - is crystal clear: "Skincare really starts at home and is maintained at home, because you'll come to the salon X times, but the day-to-day is what adds up the most," she explains.

PUT ON PAUSE WHAT "WORKED" FOR YOUR FRIEND

Beldon Beauty emphasizes the importance of using beauty products specifically formulated for the bride's skin at home: "Not all products, no matter how good they are, are suitable for everyone. To find the ideal routine, professional advice and a personalized assessment are essential to discovering the daily routine that will enhance the health and beauty of the bride's skin."

THE FLASH EFFECT TRICK FROM THE EXPERTS AT BELDON BEAUTY

But what's really important when we're determined to pamper ourselves more before the wedding, and how often should we book an appointment at our beauty salon? "For facial treatments, ideally, you should have one session per month to care for and treat your skin. If there are any special needs, in the last three months, we recommend a program of six sessions, doubling the frequency: one session every two weeks."

A quick trick for brides who want to look radiant, which Alejandra insists on, is: "Have a final session two days before the wedding, as close as possible." No experimenting at home, no trying out products we've been told are miracle cures: the weeks leading up to the wedding are no foolproof experiments.

IF THE BRIDE HAS SENSITIVE SKIN…

"When skin has different needs, including sensitivity, this is the first thing to address. By treating sensitivity, other factors improve: hydration, radiance, anti-aging, blemishes, etc. For brides with sensitive skin, we recommend the Dr. Schrammek treatment, a brand specializing in sensitive skin, ideal for reactive skin prone to redness, rashes, etc." This treatment is especially recommended if you're looking to treat rosacea or dermatitis, eliminate impurities, address anti-aging issues, or treat hyperpigmentation.

As Alejandra explains, "All the active ingredients are designed not to further sensitize the skin, but rather to strengthen and repair it because they have an anti-inflammatory effect. They also balance the skin's microbiota and hydrolipidic film so that it can properly defend itself against external factors, and they help to hydrate and nourish the skin." Beldon Beauty assures that it is a non-invasive yet highly effective treatment that can even be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Where: Beldon Beauty

Lagasca Street, 9. Madrid.

Telephone: 912 45 81 71