From mani/pedis to hair and makeup trials, the road to wedding day beauty is often paved with hours in the salon chair. For the skincare-conscious, the list may include facials, a ritual as relaxing as it is time consuming and expensive. Brides looking to take matters into their own busy hands will love the simplicity of Somme Institute’s 5-Step Regimen.
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The at-home kit contains a nourishing cleanser, exfoliating “Transport” pads, a Vitamin C-infused serum, “A-Bomb” moisturizer (with Vitamins A and E), and an SPF 30+ sunscreen. The company’s patented Molecular Dispersion Technology (a.k.a. MDT5™) ensures that the highly engineered vitamins in each product penetrate deeply – 3mm below the skin’s surface, to be exact – and work to improve tone, texture, clarity and overall appearance. Whether you suffer from sun damage, discoloration, breakouts or fine lines and wrinkles, the 5-Step Regimen effectively addresses the concerns of all skin types.
As a long-time acne/redness sufferer, I was eager to test Somme’s claims. Per the advice of the company’s helpful and supportive staff, I used the regimen twice a day, morning and night.
The first week, I’ll admit, was a bit rough. Just as I’d been warned, my blemishes actually worsened and I was extra oily. I was told my skin was “ridding itself of toxins,” which is why trying new products just days before your wedding is a huge no-no. I was also advised to avoid cleansing with my trusty Clarisonic for the first week or so, as it can cause additional redness/sensitivity.
After just two weeks, I was relieved to see my persistence paying off – both the severity and frequency of my breakouts had decreased significantly. Following a month of consistent use, my skin was smooth, hydrated (one might even say “dewy”) and practically blemish-free, not to mention far less red and irritated.
The regimen’s $298 price tag is admittedly hefty, but I’m more than willing to forgo a designer bag or handful of meals out (hey, it adds up!) in favor of a healthy, aisle-ready glow.
Great news! Our friends at Somme Institute are giving away a FREE 5-Step Regimen to one lucky Real Weddings reader! Just click HERE to enter on our contest page!
To learn more about Somme Institute, log on to sommeinstitute.com.
Photo courtesy of Somme Institute.
Blog post by Real Weddings Magazine contributor, Morgan Casarez.
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