Bad habit: Self-skin diagnosis

We realise you’re stuck at home, but Dr Google, your bestie with amazing skin or an online beauty forum are not the places to find skincare suitable for YOUR skin! If you’re not a skincare professional, leave diagnosing your skin concern to the experts.

Solution:

Book yourself in for a virtual consultation (you can book online or email reception@skinclinicblyss.com.au/staging with your preferred time and day and we will send you a zoom link to discuss your needs) with one of our expert skin clinicians to discuss any concerns you have and ask questions before launching into an intense new skincare routine. Your skin will thank you.

Bad habit: Over or misuse of actives

If armed with some newly-googled internet knowledge, you started buying products containing strong active ingredients like Retinol, Vitamin C, AHA & BHA acids and proceeded to use them all at once (or in combinations that don’t mix) your bound to have run into some unwanted side-effects.

Solution:

The main rule for using actives is don’t blend or layer them together. For example, if you use Vitamin C in the morning, use another active like Retinol or AHA at night. Do a patch test before diving in completely and start slowly to ensure any irritation is kept to a minimum.

Aspect Dr Hyaluronic Serum

A lightweight serum specifically formulated to replenish the skin’s moisture content and repair and calm dry or inflamed skin.

Aspect Dr Redless

Your ‘go-to’ for alleviating dry, stressed and red skin. Like medicine for your skin, especially when used in conjunction with Aspect Dr Hyaluronic Acid.

Bad habit: Overlooking your SPF

Stuck inside all day, so you don’t need sunscreen? Wrong. Your devices emit blue light which leads to elastin and collagen damage, pigment changes and ultimately photo-ageing. Add to that all those long walks you’re taking and you’re exposed to skin-damaging rays all day long.

Solution:

Apply (and reapply) your sunscreen throughout the day and set a nightly timer to automatically switch your device to night mode, which will disable blue light in favour of yellow light which is less damaging.

Medik8 Physical SPF

An intelligent formula that provides exceptional sun protection in a lightweight cream that doesn’t leave a chalky cast on the skin.

Tint Du Soleil SPF 30+ Liquid Foundation

This two-for-one creamy, lightweight mineral-based foundation with SPF 30+, keeps your skin protected without adding another step to your routine.

We’re here for your skin

Having an iso skin crisis and need some professional advice? Book a virtual skin consultation with one of our expert clinicians, who can talk you through any concerns you might have and prescribe effective solutions, whilst you’re at home. ⁠

To book, you can book online or email reception@skinclinicblyss.com.au/staging with your preferred time and day and we will send you a zoom link to discuss your needs.⁠

What’s the difference between facial oils and moisturisers?

Facial oils differ from moisturisers in that most moisturisers and/or serums have a humectant effect meaning, they attract water (AKA moisture) to the skin. Oils don’t have this ability, but their superpower is that they’re able to act like a seal, locking in moisture and preventing it from evaporating. Plus, they have the added bonus of feeling luxurious on your skin!

How to apply facial oils correctly

Here in the clinic, we all love a good facial oil, but most people aren’t using theirs correctly. Oils should be layered as the last step in your routine (unless you are using your oil in the day, then your SPF should be last).

When layering products, ensure you’re working from the lightest formulation up to the heaviest. For example, if you’re using a serum and moisturiser with your oil, your serum should go first on clean skin, then your moisturiser and finish with your oil.

Another tip is that a little goes a long way. A good quality oil should last a long time
– at least 5-6 months with daily use.

Try a Facial Oil such as Cosmedix Remedy

Cosmedix Remedy is a lightweight facial oil packed full of omega fatty acids to support healthy skin function and ease the feeling of tight or dry skin, plus antioxidants to brighten and smooth skin while protecting against free radical damage.

Feeling seriously dry?

Pump up your skin’s moisture levels by using your facial oil in conjunction with a super hydrating serum and a good quality moisturiser. Here are our top picks.

Try a Serum such as Cosmedix Surge

Surge is a complexion-quenching Hyaluronic Acid Booster serum that deeply hydrates the skin to help visibly plump and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles for a healthier, more radiant-looking complexion.

Try a Moisturiser such as Cosmedix Humidify

This deep moisturising cream helps deliver vital hydration into the skin while boosting the integrity of the skin’s barrier function to help protect against dehydration. With daily use, your skin will look and feel smoother, softer and firmer.

We’re here for your skin

Having an iso skin crisis and need some professional advice? Book a virtual skin consultation with one of our expert clinicians, who can talk you through any concerns you might have and prescribe effective solutions, whilst you’re at home. ⁠

To book, you can book online or email reception@skinclinicblyss.com.au/staging with your preferred time and day and we will send you a zoom link to discuss your needs.⁠