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3 Weeks Out: No New Experiments
Lock your routine, boost hydration + nutrition, and keep skin calm so makeup looks like skin on wedding day.
With three weeks to go, temptation strikes: new serums, trending tools, different shampoos. Abort mission. This is the calm zone. Most “sandpaper skin” we see is plain dehydration + overdoing actives. Here’s how to lock it down for a smooth, luminous base.
What to keep (and what to skip) at T‑3 Weeks
Keep (consistency wins)
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Your current gentle cleanse → hydrate → moisturize → SPF (AM)
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Night routine you already tolerate (retinol/actives only if zero irritation)
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Weekly gentle exfoliation you’ve used before (enzyme/lactic)
Skip (no surprises)
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New skincare, haircare, or body products (test spots only if truly needed)
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High‑strength peels or aggressive facials
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First‑time dermaplaning/waxing; save only if previously patched + tolerated
Hydration & nutrition: your glow multipliers
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Fluids: build steady water habits now; many brides are simply dehydrated. Aim for regular sips through the day. (General guidance: ~2.7 L/day for women from all fluids/foods—adjust for heat/activity.)
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Electrolytes: add a low‑sugar electrolyte if you sweat or are outdoors.
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Omega‑3s: salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia—support barrier + calmness.
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Color on the plate: berries, leafy greens, citrus (vitamin C for collagen).
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Ease off salt/alcohol: reduces puffiness + dryness; sleep + water help flush.
PS: Hydration helps—then moisturizer locks it in. Both matter.
Patch‑test rule: If you must try something, test a quarter‑sized area twice daily for 7–10 days before full use. (Or just don’t start new things right now.)
Heads‑up: hair & body products can break you out
Shampoos, conditioners, pomades, and heavy oils can cause tiny bumps along the hairline, jaw, back, and chest (aka acne cosmetica/pomade acne). Keep products off skin, rinse thoroughly, and wash your face/body after hair.
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Choose non‑comedogenic or lightweight haircare if you’re breakout‑prone
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Change pillowcases 2–3x/week; tie hair back for workouts
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Wipe phone/headphones; avoid hat friction on the hairline
PS: Hydration helps—then moisturizer locks it in. Both matter.
Week 3 mini‑checklist
Book any gentle facial for next week (T‑10 to T‑14)
Plan brows/lip/chin hair removal for T‑3 to T‑5 (only if tested before)
Hydration goals + grocery run: berries, leafy greens, citrus, fatty fish, nuts
Swap heavy hair oils for lighter leave‑ins; avoid hairline contact
Want me to tailor this to your skin + timeline?
We’ll map a calm plan around sensitivities, climate, and your makeup look—so skin is smooth and camera‑ready.