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.⁠

BEFORE YOU FLY
It’s important to prepare your skin BEFORE you fly. Start by double cleansing your face with a gentle cleanser like Aspect Cleansing Micellar Water, then apply your favourite facial serum (preferably with hyaluronic acid). On top of that goes a heavier style moisturiser (and don’t forget your eye cream!), which will help prevent water evaporation during the flight. It’s also a great idea to repeat this process before you land.

FLY WITHOUT MAKEUP
We realise this may sound extreme, but trust us, it’s vital to get on the plane without makeup (or take it off as soon as your board) and layer on a nice heavy moisturiser (or facial oil) and you can top up during the flight with Cosmedix Mystic Hydrating Treatment. The air inside the cabin of the plane is super dry and puts your skin under stress, removing your makeup will keep it calm and hydrated until you arrive.

APPLY SPF
Aeroplane windows don’t filter out skin-damaging UV rays and you’re closer to the sun than if you were on the ground, so SPF is a must! We love Société Prime and Defend SPF 30 which does double duty as a primer too.

DRINK BEFORE AND DURING THE FLIGHT
The day before you fly, start hydrating from the inside out. Up your intake of super hydrators like high mineral spring water, aloe, cucumber, coconut water, anti-inflammatory turmeric tonics and plain old water will also do the trick! Make sure you’re continually topping up during the flight too.

GET SOME SLEEP
Sleep is super important in maintaining a great complexion, so pack yourself a good quality sleep mask (something soft that won’t irritate your skin) and decent earplugs. They don’t call it beauty sleep for nothing!

WHEN YOU ARRIVE
As soon are you get to your hotel, immediately (double) cleanse to remove all the built-up impurities from your skin and use a hydrating mask to recover moisture while you unpack. Our favourite post-flight hydrating masks are Societe Rejuvenating Peptide Gel Masks and you can even pop one of these on during your flight for maximum hydration on landing!

If you have any questions about which products would best suit your skin when travelling, call the clinic on 9664 8011.