For beautiful skin on your wedding day, Irene Barros outlines a foolproof skin schedule down to the day

The month before
Dehydration can be the culprit to a number of skin issues, so to get it under control and to prevent future problems stock up on hydrating products.

The week before
The clock is ticking but there's still plenty you can do to get your skin in shape. Investing in a good facial is definitely one. We recommend a treatment that does it all such as Vaishaly's Signature Facial (from £120 for 55 minutes). It includes deep cleansing, skilful extraction and gentle microdermabrasion to prepare your skin for the Vaishaly's glorious facial massage technique. By working through the 'belly' of each muscle group -- where we all hold our tension and stress, massaging makes the muscles relax and the fine facial lines disappear, along with puffiness linked to congestion. The face looks uplifted and the features are beautifully softened. To book an appointment call 020 7224 6088 or visit www.vaishaly.com. Another wonderful professional service you can try is Benito Brow Bar Fresh-Face Thread Facial (£40), which shapes and lifts the skin creating a radiant, clean canvass for make-up application. Full-face hair removal is done through threading and it includes eyebrow shaping which is a bridal must. The result are a smoother appearance and more harmonious features.

The day before
You may be a nervous wreck but your face doesn't have to show it. Relax with a mask while you're lying down and breathe in deeply.

On the day
The wait is over. You've done your beauty homework by now, but there are some last-minute beauty fixes that can save the day in case of an emergency.

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Hair and make- up rehearsals - wedding gown fittings are a high priority in the midst of wedding planning but what about your skin? Getting skin into optimum condition can take up to four weeks, so once the date is set, it's time to adhere to a good skincare routine; if you don't already have one. Investing ten minutes a day in looking after your skin is a habit that will pay dividends not just on the big day but also in years to come, and it really is simple: cleanse and moisturise in the morning and at night and use a gentle exfoliator or a specific mask once or twice per week. There needn't be drastic measures: 'People are resorting to more extreme treatments such as at-home chemical peels and dermabrasion, but everything you do to your skin ultimately has a payback,' explains Helen Ambrosen, product creator and co- founder of Lush. 'To maintain good skin you need to treat it gently. Make sure what you're using is the right product. Look for a texture that feels comfortable and check all the ingredients.'
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