Arg! Only two weeks till your big day and your skin needs help?

While last week we looked at your plan if you have a year to go, there's no need to panic if you only have weeks to your big day and you've just been too busy to focus on your skin care routine. First up, if your wedding day is approaching I don't recommend any major facial treatments. Facials are designed to be deep cleansing and can include strong exfoliations which can result in breakouts as the toxins are released or a little redness.
Instead, focus on at home treatments that are designed to nourish and get your skin glowing. First up, get cleansing. I meet a lot of brides who tell me that the only use cleanser at night or when they wear makeup but removing makeup is not really the sole function of cleansing. Cleansing removes the dead skin cells and general dirt and debris your face picks up throughout the day, especially if you have a commute or live in an urban area. It also prepares your skin for the products to follow, putting moisturiser on uncleansed skin really is a waste as it won't be able to get to work! My favourites for taking off makeup are Liz Earles hot cloth cleanser  or if you are on a budget Ponds Cold Cream and a warm face cloth works well too. I usually use these at night and in the mornings I prefer a refreshing facial wash and I can't recommend Clinique Liquid Facial Soap enough! Follow with Clinique Clarifying lotion to continue the exfoliation process - chat to the consultant at the counter for the correct one for your specific skin type.
My next tip is to add a serum to your skincare regime - even just a week or two of regular use and you will notice a difference. In the morning try Vichy Idealia life serum and at night Estee Lauders Advanced Night Repair serum.
Last week I spoke about exfoliation and as its so close to the wedding I recommend sticking to the mild side of things with Dermalogica's Daily Microfoliant (check out last weeks newsletter for more info) or another favourite of mine which is Origins Never a Dull Moment. It has a stronger scrub to it than the Daily Microfoliant so be careful if your wedding is in a few days, test it out, but it gives a fabulous glow and the fruit enzymes really eat away at that dead skin.
Finally my last tip if your big day is approaching is to try really hard to get a decent amount of sleep - stick to a sensible time to head to bed each night and keep a notebook by the bed to jot down any last minute reminders so you don't spend the night worrying about them.