Your 12-Month Game Plan for Flawless Wedding Day Skin

According to Miller, if you're not following a skin care routine yet, now is the time to start. With 12 months to go, it's the perfect time to try out some new (as well as go-to) products to see how they react with your skin. Once you find a regimen you like, it's important to keep it consistent, so as not to throw your skin off balance.

Not quite sure where to start? Miller recommends using a retinol to "keep skin cells constantly turning over and help to soften fine lines, brighten and help with clarity." If you're new to retinol, one of his favorite products is Define by Cosmedix, $80, which contains a blend of alpha hydroxy acids, retinol, and soothing botanicals.

Next, he suggests using a vitamin C serum, such as DMK Direct Delivery Vitamin C to aid in collagen production, protect against UV and environmental damage, and brighten the skin. Finally, SPF is a must, along with the aforementioned products: According to Miller, 85 percent of aging is caused by the sun and there is no better anti-aging product than sunscreen. One of his favorites is Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40, $32, for its weightless feel and ability to be worn under makeup.

When it comes to the heavy-duty treatments, it's best to start early to see how your skin responds. Treatments like chemical peels and laser resurfacing treatments tend to have downtimes up to one week. If you are thinking of delving into injectables like Botox or fillers, now would be the time to test them out as they typically last around 3-6 months (depending on the person). If you don't like the result, simply don't re-up.

Lastly, it's important to note that good skin comes from within. Miller recommends "keeping a consistent, healthy diet with lots of protein, vegetables, fiber, water and minimize refined carbs and sugars." This will prevent inflammation that causes flare-ups in the skin. With the healthy eating, it's important to maintain a healthy exercise and sleep schedule as well.

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