According to WebMD, a leading medical website, it’s recommended to begin working towards “flawless” skin anywhere from 2-6 months prior to your event date. Start scheduling monthly facial treatments with a licensed and reputable esthetician, up to 6 months prior to your event.

Since allergic reactions are possible with the various skin care products and treatments, make sure to not schedule a treatment too close to your event date - schedule your last facial appointment at least two weeks prior. If you have a reaction, or the treatment brings many impurities to the surface, you will allow your skin enough time to heal and recover prior to the event. WebMD recommends that you do not schedule a glycolic acid peel, dermabrasion or anything chemical for at least one month prior to the event.

For at-home skin care, you will not want to change your skincare or haircare products within the month prior to your event. You can even give yourself monthly facials at home with various products available at local retailers. Make it a fun girls-night-in each month by scheduling a spa night with your bridesmaids and friends!

For last minute pimple emergencies – make-up experts recommend a small dab of tooth paste (not the gel kind) on the blemish the night before. On WebMD, Dr. Mauro Romita states that the best way to rid of a blemish quickly is to hold a hot compress on it, then a cold compress, and finally a dab of benzoyl peroxide to kill the bacteria. If it is still red on the day of your event, put some Visine (anti-redness) on the blemish. Cover with concealer, and finally with foundation and powder.

Since my favorite make up is bareMinerals, I would recommend using their SPF 15 Foundation and Mineral Veil. High quality mineral make-up such as bareMinerals goes on smoothly and easily, feels extremely light, and also provides a porcelain finish on your skin. It hides blemishes and various skin conditions such as rosacea. bareMinerals leaves your skin with a healthy glow, naturally.