Featured Esthetician: Rachel Freedman, CNIM, LE of Skin Solutions by Rae (Denver + South Metro)
If you’re a Colorado bride who wants skin that looks healthy, calm, lifted, and like you—just elevated, I’m so excited to introduce you to Rachel Freedman (CNIM, LE), founder of Skin Solutions by Rae.
Rachel’s work is where science-driven skincare meets a friendly, luxury-but-approachable experience. She’s known for fully customized treatments and a long-term mindset—because great skin isn’t a “one facial” moment; it’s a plan. Source
Featured Quote: “Bridal skincare should be treated like the rest of wedding planning — thoughtful, intentional, and rooted in what actually works for your skin.”
Why I’m Referring My Brides Here
As an advanced, licensed cosmetologist, my goal with this blog is to help you cut through the noise and find the people who will truly support you (and your skin) leading up to the wedding.
Rachel stands out because her approach is grounded in how skin actually functions—not trends. She has a clinical background in healthcare/neurophysiology and brings that “let’s do this the right way” energy to every treatment. And from everything I’ve seen and read from her philosophy, she’s big on personalization, consistency, and results that last. Source
Where She Serves (Colorado Brides)
Rachel serves brides across: Denver, DTC, Greenwood Village, Lakewood, Littleton, Parker, Englewood, Aurora, Centennial.
Her studio is located inside Glo Studios at The Landmark in Greenwood Village (super convenient for South Metro brides). Source
The Signature Bride Treatment: Lift + Tone Sculpting Facial
Rachel’s absolute favorite treatment for brides is her Lift + Tone Sculpting Facial—and the reason is so bridal-real: stress shows up in the face.
This facial is designed to help with: jaw tension, puffiness, dullness, and “I’m tired but I need to look glowy” skin—while also giving a more sculpted look (hello cheekbones + jawline).
It includes techniques like: advanced cleansing, enzymatic exfoliation, HydroDiamond dermabrasion, lymphatic massage, deep sculpting massage, and microcurrent to lift and tone. (This is also why makeup artists love it—skin can look smoother and more “snatched” for makeup application.)
If you’re curious what microcurrent gloves look like in action, here’s a professional demo video (for education/general reference):
Video: Microcurrent Gloves Tutorial (Zemits Official) Source
Bridal Skincare Timelines (Rachel’s Honest Advice)
If your wedding is 12 months away
Rachel’s first step is a consultation to assess barrier health, hydration, pigmentation, congestion/acne, and texture—then she builds a strategic plan that typically looks like:
Months 12–8: barrier support + routine correction + facials every 4–6 weeks
Months 8–4: targeted treatments (when appropriate) like microneedling/peels + continued collagen support
Months 3–1: refine + hydrate + calm (maintain glow, don’t “experiment”)
This is the kind of timeline I love for brides because it keeps your skin stable and predictable (which is exactly what we want for wedding photos).
If your wedding is 6 weeks away (last-minute bride)
Still workable—but the strategy shifts to low-risk, high-reward:
She typically recommends brightening/smoothing treatments (like HydroDiamond), sculpting/lymphatic work for puffiness, gentle enzymatic exfoliation, and hydration-focused facials.
What she tells brides to avoid that close: aggressive peels, trying new products, DIY/TikTok experiments, and over-exfoliating.
If you want a simple explainer on why lymphatic techniques can help facial puffiness, this step-by-step tutorial is a good general reference:
Video: Step by Step Lymphatic Drainage Massage Tutorial (Sunset Dermatology) Source
Skin Type Matters: How Rachel Customizes Bridal Prep
Rachel customizes based on both skin type and skin behavior:
- Acne-prone: manage inflammation + oil balance without stripping
- Dry: barrier repair + hydration + gentle exfoliation for smoothness
- Sensitive/reactive: calm first, strengthen barrier, then carefully introduce actives
- Oily/congested: deeper cleansing + exfoliation + sebum-regulating strategies
Her biggest reminder (and it’s true): correction takes time—but skin can change dramatically with a smart plan.
Colorado Brides: Why Your Skin Needs a Different Approach
Colorado is gorgeous… and it can be tough on skin.
Rachel specifically calls out: high altitude, dry air, strong UV exposure, and seasonal swings—meaning Colorado brides often need more barrier support + hydration + antioxidant protection than they realize. Source
This is one of the biggest reasons I wanted to highlight a local expert: what works in a humid climate doesn’t always translate here.
Rachel’s Bridal Product MVP
If she had to pick one category, she recommends a high-quality Vitamin C serum in the months leading up to the wedding (brightening, tone support, antioxidant protection).
Close to the wedding, she recommends pausing aggressive exfoliants / strong acids / retinoids if they’re irritating—because wedding-week skin should be calm and balanced.
Rachel’s wedding morning routine is intentionally calming: gentle cleanse → hydrating serum → lightweight moisturizer → eye cream → SPF.
Her tip is so important: don’t overdo skincare right before makeup—it can cause slipping or pilling.
Services Brides Also Love at Skin Solutions by Rae
In addition to facial services, Rachel highlights bride-favorites like:
- Facial hair removal
- Lash lifts + tint
- Body treatments
And her website also lists advanced facial and corrective options such as Dermaplaning Facials, Microneedling, Chemical Peels, and more. Source
How to Book / Connect
Website: SkinSolutionsbyRae.com
Meet Rachel: About / Meet Rae
Instagram: @SkinSolutionsbyRae
Wedding Morning Skincare Routine (Keep it Simple)
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