My 2025 bridal skincare routine

In case you didn't know, I'm getting married this year!!! As a 2025 bride, my skincare routine has been more important than ever this year - I suffer from eczema, have acne-prone skin, redness and scarring, and suffer from a fragrance allergy. Naturally I want my skin to look better than ever on my big day, so here's everything I'm doing in my bridal skincare routine...

More water

I am also on healthy weight loss journey, so increasing my water intake is doubly important as it will benefit both my skin and my calorie deficit. I am aiming for 2 litres a day, and I don't always manage it but honestly in 2024 I could go days without drinking any water and surviving off Pepsi Max, so... 

If I'm struggling, I add a drop of sugar free Vimto squash to make it a bit more palatable! 

Hypochlorous acid spray

This was a recommendation from Chloe and I genuinely do think this is making a lot of difference to the appearance of my skin. I spray it on my face morning and night, then follow up with moisturiser. I use the Vital Baby spray from Boots, and I would definitely recommend it if you suffer with eczema - you can read more about the science behind it here. It's an inexpensive addition to my 2025 bride skincare routine, and I'm thrilled with how well it seems to be working for me.

A pared back skincare routine

I've dropped pretty much everything from my routine - as a sensitive skin girly, it seems to be the only way my skin can cope. I use a gentle cleanser like the CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser or the Aveeno Calm and Restore Cleanser at night time, then follow up with the Vital Baby spray and my Cetraben emollient cream mixed with a few drops of castor oil. Of a morning, I splash my face with cool water, use the Vital Baby spray and then the CeraVe Moisturising Cream.

That's it! No serums, no targeted treatments etc. I do use SPF if I'm going out in the day, of course - my go to is the SOS SPF 50.

LED light therapy

You've probably seen the girlies all over tiktok with their LED masks, and I have to admit I was swayed by social media with this one - but it can't hurt, right? I ordered my LED face mask from Ergonomist as it was the cheapest one I could find, and I didn't need anything fancy. I do this for 10 minutes per night, alternating between red light one night and blue light the next. Red targets inflammation and boosts collagen production to improve the 'plumpness' of the skin, while blue LED lights are good at fighting bacteria and soothing the skin. It's early days but it's a nice 10 minutes of relaxation if nothing else... hopefully it's working though!

Supplements

I don't really know how much supplements can do for your skin but again, it can't hurt! I take Vitamin D3 as recommended by my dermatologist (everyone in the UK should take this really), as well as collagen for hydration and plumpness, hyaluronic acid because I can't apply it topically, and cod liver oil for elasticity and healing. It's like a full time job keeping on top of these as well as my medication, let me tell you! I also take a daily antihistamine to keep flare ups at bay. Whew.

Going make up free

I've worn make up twice in 2025 so far, and I'm just not really bothering with it - for me, wearing make up is likely to lead to a bit of an eczema flare the following day, and I could honestly do without that as it makes me stressed which leads to another flare up and so the cycle goes. My skin is in a good enough place that I feel confident enough to go out and about with no make up on, so I'm happy to ditch it except on special occasions.

That's everything I'm doing to improve my skin as a 2025 bride - I really want to have glowing, plump and well-moisturised skin on my big day, so hopefully all of the above will lead to that... any tips, please leave me a comment!