How we do it: Creating a SkinBox solution for “Mask-Face”

Mask Face requires a specialised and strategic approach. At SkinBox we work with you to find your skin-fit with custom-made serums and skin routines to best manage your Maskne or Maskitis. 

Because we tailor-make every routine to fit an individual skin, each recommendation is different, but you can find some examples below. Sometimes we will stick to a single skincare range, sometimes we will mix and match between ranges to get the appropriate spectrum of high-quality active ingredients for your skin’s needs, in the simplest and most cost-effective manner.

To get your own personalised recommendation, you can either book a consult with one of our Dermal Therapists (in-clinic or via telehealth video-link)or use our AI to discover the perfect, all-in-one skincare prescription for you. Then, enjoy a coffee or a glass of bubbly as we hand-formulate your customised, doctor-reviewed, medical-grade prescription from over 19 ingredients at WA’s only Universkin Skin Bar.

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Maskne

CUSTOM-MADE-SERUMS sample skin routine A for maskne

MORNING: 

1. Cleanse with O cleanser, Apply a customised P Serum with niacinamide, SOD (a powerful antioxidant) & lactopeptide (for bacterial balancing). 
2. Apply a light but hydrating moisturiser containing humectants and ceramides such as Cerave. 
3. Finish with a broad-spectrum zinc based moisturising sunscreen such as UberZinc or Avocado Zinc onto the non-mask areas of the face. 

NIGHT: 

1. Cleanse with O cleanser, Apply customised P Serum with gentle retinol, niacinamide and zinc sulphate. 
2. Top with Murad oil-free water gel to hydrate and further help balance the microbiome.

 KEEP-IT-SIMPLE sample skin routine B for maskne 

MORNING: 

1. Cleanse with Biocleanse. 
2. Apply a few drops of Dermiotic probiotic elixir, then XCellB (high strength vitB3 with added hydrators & antioxidants). 
3. Top with a generous layer of Cerave light moisturising lotion for normal/dry skin
4. Apply broad spectrum zinc-based sunscreen to the non-mask covered areas of your face/neck

EVENING: 

1. Cleanse with Biocleanse. 
2. Apply a few drops of Dermiotic probiotic elixir, then Acceler-A (a gentle but effective cosmeceutical retinoid formula). 
3. Lots more Cerave. 

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Maskitis

Sample very simple skin routine for maskitis

MORNING: 

1. Cleanse with O cleanser.
2. Apply a few drops of Dermiotic pre-serum elixir
3. Apply Luciderm and then Xcell B (a powerful blend of high strength niacincamide plus antioxidants). 
4. Slather on a generous layer of Cerave moisturising cream for dry/very dry skin
5. Apply Avocado Zinc to the mask-less facial areas.

EVENING: 

1. Cleanse with O cleanser.
2. Apply Dermiotic & XcellB again. 
3. Top with Cerave moisturiser and finish off with an overnight application of Masquerase.

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For areas of skin that are really inflamed and irritated, additional barrier protection can be achieved with a soothing balm that will protect and repair. Add these on top of everything else to lock all the good stuff in. 

Excellent, non-irritant options for healing balms are B from Universkin, Recover Balm by @synergieskin or QV Intensive ointment

Dr. Sarah Boxley – Medical Director, SkinBox Clinics