A quick refresher: Face masks often cause congested pores due to the warm, dark and damp environment created, which becomes a breeding ground for bacteria.⁠ The key to avoiding maskne is ensuring that you’re upholding your skincare routine and practising the highest level of hygiene when wearing a mask!⁠

Our top tips:  Wash your mask regularly; Rotate the use of multiple masks⁠; Wash your hands before and after touching your mask⁠; Cleanse your face morning and night⁠; Use light face products beneath the mask⁠; Book regular facials to rejuvenate and purify the skin.

#1 Facial to Treat Maskne – Cosmedix Benefactor Peel

The Benefit Peel from Cosmedix is a gentle, all-purpose treatment that resurfaces, corrects and protects with fruit enzymes and Vitamins A and C – a powerful antioxidant to neutralise irritation, and Salicylic Acid.

This peel is perfect for Maskne ridden skin as it works to stimulate cell renewal, strengthen capillaries, improve skin texture and promote a healthy, glowing complexion.

Find out more about Cosmedix Benefactor Peel

#2 Facial to Treat Maskne – BBL Photo Rejuvenation

BBL (BroadBand Light) is the world’s most powerful IPL (intense Pulsed Light) device on the market. With the broadest of wavelengths, the Scion BBL is able to effectively achieve significant skin improvements in the treatment of vascular skin conditions such as rosacea, redness and acne as well as uneven skin tone by selectively heating the upper layers of the skin and stimulating and regenerating the skins cells.

If you’re struggling with maskne, the BBL Photo Rejuvenation treatment will help you say goodbye to your breakouts! It works to calm and repair acneic skin by destroying bacteria and soothing inflammation. This facial also works to treat pigmentation, discolouration, redness and broken capillaries to completely rejuvenate the skin.

Find out more about BBL Photo Rejuvenation

Important – What Not to Do in Isolation

There are a lot of great ways to pass the time when you’re stuck at home alone in isolation, but purchasing skincare from social media is not one of them! Although our beloved social platforms provide us with endless entertainment, it’s not always a space of professional opinions and recommendations. 

If someone’s using a product that interests you, wait and ask your skin therapist whether it would be a fit for you. We don’t want to see you coming out of isolation in tears after a 6-second video swore by this “revolutionary” product. Stick to your routine during isolation and you’ll be GLOWING when it’s time to revisit your social calendar.

If you’re wanting to spice up your skincare routine, book a skin consultation with a member of our wonderful team and we can tailor a routine to achieve your skin goals.

Book a Skin Consultation

As 2022 unfolds rapidly, there is no time like the present to book your skin consultation with the Dermal skin specialist team at Skin Clinic Blyss.

Contact our team on (02) 9664 8011 to schedule your 2022 skin consultation or rejuvenation treatments!

• Cleanse regularly, TWICE a day (properly) and don’t forget to DOUBLE cleanse at night.  “But I’m home all day and not wearing make-up” I hear you say… Consider that your skin is an organ (because it is!) and it is still functioning the same way every day, as it was before. You will still pick up dirt and pollution on the surface of your skin, so now that you have some extra time, consider adding a pre-cleansing oil to your routine for an extra deep clean.
• Exfoliate. Now is the time to go that extra mile at home while you can’t get into the clinic. Consider doing an at-home peel (no, we do not mean a grainy exfoliant!), they’re not a replacement for in-clinic treatments, but they will get you through this period of isolation with your glow intact. Look for ingredients like Lactic Acid, Malic Acid or Salicylic Acids and use once a week after cleansing.
• Hydrate. Not only are you in isolation, but there is a change in season, which means a change in your skin. Change up your moisturiser and add in a hydrating mask. One of our favourites is Societe Peptide Masks, they’re super hydrating AND calming for sensitive skin.
• Don’t forget your eyes, neck and décolletage area! These are the first areas to show signs of age and the last to be treated. Use a product specific to the eye area in conjunction with an at-home rolling device, to increase collagen production and take your product to the top of your chest.
• Limit sugar intake. We’re all craving comfort food at the moment but try to stay away from the sweet stuff. Sugar causes premature ageing and feeds acne. Full stop.
• Don’t forget your SPF! Yes, we know, you’re indoors much of the time these days, but remember, even 5 minutes of sun exposure is damaging your skin! Apply as part of your morning routine and reapply during the day.

If you have skin concerns that you feel need some professional attention while you’re isolating, we’re offering FREE online skin consultations. Simply email us at reception@skinclinicblyss.com.au/staging to book in.