Mask Madness: Multi-Masking for Your Skin Type

Is one mask truly enough? We don’t think so! Optimize your skin care routine with the practice of multi-masking—using multiple face masks at once! If you’ve stumbled across our blog on mask mapping, then you might already be familiar with this skin-loving skincare hack that involves applying different face mask products to different areas of the face. This extra step makes it easy to address specific skin concerns based on your personal skin type. Plus,  it’s another excuse to sit back and relax!

Want to discover the multi-mask skin care routine fit for you? Keep on scrolling to find the mask power couple that will wrap your complexion in a personalized combo made for your specific skin type and skin concern:

Skin Type: Normal Skin

Multi-Mask Match: MICRO Defense Microbiome Sheet Mask  and ENHANCE Lip-Plumping Mask

Why: Congrats on hitting the skincare lottery because normal skin is one of the easiest skin types to manage! Micro and Enhance is a bestselling mask duo that is the perfect combination for a normal complexion that is looking to maintain balance and hydration for both the face and lips. The complexion-quenching Defense Microbiome Sheet Mask  is formulated with prebiotics to help nourish the skin and encourage a healthy microbiome while the lip-plumping mask helps soften your pout with a soothing blend of oils. 

Where: After cleansing the skin, apply Micro to the entire face, smoothing it across the complexion. If you want to amp up the luxury self care experience, use the COSMEDIX Rose Quartz Facial Roller to help boost product absorption and massage the skin. Next, coat your lips in the conditioning Enhance Lip Plumping Mask, then sit back and relax while they do the work for you.

Skin Type: Dry Skin

Multi-Mask Match: RESCUE Intense Hydrating Balm and Mask and BIOSHAPE

Why: If dry, flakey skin is your skincare concern, then try your hand at this multi-masking combo.  Rescue can be used as a spot treatment or mask to help restore hydration and improve chapped skin with soothing Shea Butter and plant extracts. The Bio-Shape Firming Face Mask also contains moisturizing ingredients with a special focus on age-defying benefits that are clinically proven to help reduce the look of wrinkles and firm the appearance of skin.

Where: To help restore a more hydrated and smoother-looking complexion, start by applying Bioshape to the areas of the face that display early signs of aging (i.e. the neck and forehead). Then, wrap the rest of your skin in the uber-hydrating Rescue mask to boost hydration and lock-in moisture.

Skin Type: Oily Skin

Multi-Mask Match: GLOW Bamboo Brightening Mask and CLEAR Deep Cleansing Mask

Why: Oily skin can feel like a hassle (especially in those hot summer months). If you struggle with shiny skin and blackheads, try incorporating this multi-mask into your weekly routine. The Bamboo Brightening Mask is made with Vitamin C to help restore a radiant-looking glow—without the greasy residue—as it gently exfoliates the skin to restore tone and texture. Pair it with Clear to help deep clean the skin and draw out pore-clogging impurities with the help of Salicylic Acid and Kaolin Clay.

Where: Begin by applying Glow to the entire face, excluding the nose and chin. Next, apply Clear to the nose and chin to help balance the look of shiny skin and improve the look of congested pores along the t-zone.

Skin Type: Combination Skin

Multi-Mask Match: DETOX Activated Charcoal Mask and RESTORE

Why: A little oily and a little dry, combination skin types have a personal mix all wrapped up onto one complexion. Typically, this skin type has an oily T-zone with dry/normal skin on the cheeks, which makes multi-masking a mask made in heaven for the combination complexion. Restore Moisture-Rich Mask helps quench dry areas of the skin with botanicals and vitamins as Detox helps absorb excess oils with Charcoal, Clay and Diatomaceous Earth.

Where: Begin by applying Detox to the T-zone to help minimize the look of oil before applying Restore to the entire face to boost dry/normal skin with a rush of moisture.

Skin Type: Congested Skin

Multi-Mask Match: PURE ENZYMES Cranberry Enzyme Mask and DETOX Activated Charcoal Mask

Why: Detox Mask is also a great mask for blemish-prone skin types, especially when paired with Pure Enzymes Cranberry Exfoliating Mask. Pure Enzymes works to gently exfoliate the complexion with fruit enzymes, while Detox helps draw out pore-clogging impurities for a more clarified and refined-looking complexion.

Where: Congested skin can benefit from a balanced combination of exfoliation and refining ingredients. Begin by applying Pure Enzymes to the entire face to help lift away dry skin. Leave on for 2 minutes before applying Detox directly over to help draw out dirt, oil and impurities that potentially clog pores.

Get to Know Your Scalp with the NEW Skincare for the Scalp (Treatment)

The game of life is all about finding a perfect balance, so it shouldn’t surprise you that your scalp is in search of the same thing! Sure, the scalp might be overshadowed by beautiful locks and flowing hair (literally), but that doesn’t make it any less important. The skin on your scalp lays the foundation for the health and strength of your strands and, if the scalp is imbalanced, it has the potential to lead to dry skin and brittle hair. No thanks.

So, how do you know if your scalp needs balance?

An imbalanced scalp isn’t as easy to spot as an imbalanced complexion. After all, nothing quite gets your attention like a giant blemish popping up right before the big holiday event or company Zoom meeting. While the scalp might be a little more subtle, it will always find a way let you know if it needs some extra love and care.

Everything from stress, to diet, to hat wear can affect the balance of your scalp. Excess oil or dry, flakey skin are the first obvious signs that the scalp isn’t happy. And, if you’re as dedicated to your dry shampoo as you are to your morning coffee, that is another obvious sign that your scalp needs a reset!

Looking for the reset button?

You’ve come to the right place! We’re taking skincare from your face to your head with our latest addition to the Body by COSMEDIX line: Fortify Cooling Enzyme Scalp Treatment. The first scalp product to join our professional skincare collection, this cooling treatment is our latest secret to a more balanced scalp and three-day hair (and, who doesn’t want that?).

Fortify Cooling Enzyme Treatment wraps the scalp in a cooling sensation that helps balance the skin and remove product buildup. Formulated with an exfoliating enzyme and rich antioxidants, this weekly scalp and hair treatment also helps lift away the dry skin that can often cause the scalp to feel itchy or flakey.  With each use, Fortify boosts the scalp with lightweight hydration as it works to help restore balance and encourage the appearance of hair that is soft, shiny and easier to manage.

It is true that healthy looking hair begins at the root, so indulge your scalp to this invigorating treatment with these skin-loving ingredients 2-3 times a week:

Pumpkin Ferment Extract (Rich in Vitamins A, C and E) | An exfoliating enzyme that helps condition dry scalp and hair

Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract | Antioxidant-rich extract that helps soothe dry skin

Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols | Helps improve hair manageability for beautiful-looking strands

Powerful blend of Biopolymers| Deeply hydrate dry skin to help relieve an itchy scalp without an oily residue

How to Apply: No scrubbing here! Unlike typical scalp treatments, Fortify contains a chemical exfoliate that helps polish away dry skin—without a gritty texture. Simply apply the Cooling Enzyme scalp treatment to dry and unwashed hair. Gently massage the product into the scalp, wait 2-3 minutes and rinse. Follow up with your favorite shampoo and conditioner.

Get Groomed: COSMEDIX Guide to an Essential Men Skincare Routine

This one’s for the boys! If you have been skipping out on a proper skincare routine, it’s time to join the big leagues. When it comes to skincare, we know how tempting it can be to just reach for the nearest bar of soap or your S.O.’s scented body wash. But the truth is, the complexion goes through a lot. Between the sweat, dirt and grime of the day, our skin acts as a barrier for the rest of our body—and for that it deserves the best attention.

While men are just as prone to breakouts, oil and texture as women, their skin type also comes with its own set of needs. So ,whether you are a skincare newbie or a seasoned skincare “professional”, keep on scrolling to discover our best tips for a grown man’s skincare routine:

Wash Your Skin After You Workout

Hopefully (by now) everyone understands the importance of a good cleanse both morning and night…so let’s take it a step further. While your body might feel revitalized after hitting the gym or breaking a sweat, your skin is another story. Leaving sweat to dry on your skin is a big no-no for anyone hoping to maintain a clear and healthy-looking complexion. To help avoid congested pores, make sure to wash the skin post-work out to help remove any dirt or impurities that could potentially clog pores.

Reach For: Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser

A daily cleanser packed with Grapefruit Oil and Sandalwood Oil, Benefit Clean washes away dirt, oil and impurities while helping to soothe skin and balance it’s natural moisture levels.

Don’t Forget to Exfoliate

Exfoliation is another important step in an effective men skincare routine. Whether you prefer a clean cut or full-grown beard, properly exfoliating the skin will help you achieve a smoother shave and an overall softer complexion. Because men’s skin tends to be thicker than women, it can usually tolerate a physical exfoliant/scrub 2-3 times a week. Adding this step into your skincare routine is an effortless way to help lift away dry skin and prevent stubborn texture.

Reach For: Purity Detox Scrub

This multi-layer detoxification system combines chemical exfoliants with jojoba, poppy and date seeds to help polish away dead skin from head-to-toe.

Treat with a Serum

No man’s skin is made the same. Adding a serum into your daily routine is a fool-proof way to target specific skincare concerns with one easy application. Whether you’re trying to improve the look of dull skin, blemishes, texture or wrinkles (yes, we know men worry about them too), you can bet that there is a serum for that!

Reach For: Cell ID Nutritive Defense Serum or Serum 16 Rapid Renewal

If you are a serum newbie, Cell ID and Serum 16 is the perfect place to start! Both of these multi-tasking serums are formulated to help improve the look of uneven skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Cell ID contains a blend of age-defying properties that help refine pores and improve the look of pigmentation, while Serum 16 is a retinol-based hydrator that helps encourage healthy skin renewal

Hydration is Key

Normal, oily, sensitive or dry—every skin type needs a good moisturizer in their daily skincare routine. You’ve probably noticed by now that a smooth shave starts with the condition of your complexion. The less texture and the more moisture, the easier your razor will glide across your skin and the more supple your skin will feel. Help quench the complexion by incorporating a moisturizer into your morning and night skincare routine. Even better, aim for multi-tasking formulas that hydrate and help protect with SPF!

Reach For: Hydrate + Broad Spectrum SPF 17 Moisturizing Sunscreen

This 2-in-1 moisturizer deeply quenches all skin types with vital hydration while arming the complexion in UVA/UVB protection to help prevent redness or future sun damage.