As if acne isn’t already problematic enough, Maskne has been topping the list in being one of the greatest skincare concerns lately due to COVID19. Despite not wearing face mask on a daily basis, my (really) sensitive skin has succumbed to the effects of acne caused by face masks and the consequences of not doing facial for a really long time.
MASKNE WOES
Maskne breakouts are usually more serious, and they tend to flare up (unfortunately…) due to extra congested pores and accumulation of dirt and sweat under face mask. Desperate times require desperate remedies to treat Maskne. And my facial solution is My Cozy Room Facial Spa, which has been widely known for their Best Extraction Facials and several 5 star reviews on Google and Facebook.
Their Cairnhill branch has a princessy floral and victorian theme, while their new branch at Devonshire Road has a more classy white and gold vibe, both the perfect locations to unwind and treat your skin. Facial treatments should always be a luxe experience, not something to be dreaded of.
What I like about My Cozy Room’s facial (besides their signature manual extraction), is the customisable aspect. Everyone’s skin type and concern are different, and it is important to choose the right type of facial for yourself.
Prior to the facial, my face was super congested with lots of breakouts, and having sensitive skin makes the situation worse. I have to admit though, I’m not someone who takes good care of my skin. Having a facial treatment once in a while is the minimum I should do.
Based on my skin condition, the consultant at My Cozy Room recommended me this:
Maskne Treatment: Premium Anti-Acne LED Facial
You can be assured to receive premium service standards from their professional trained therapists, and be fully submerged in a luxurious 2-hours facial experience right from the very first step of the treatment.
I was treated to a double cleanse with BABOR’s Treatment Hy-Ol Cleanser (Sensitive) and Phytoactive Cleansing Plant-based essence to ensure that all the dirt and impurities on my face are cleansed off thoroughly. The massaging technique was quite good, firm yet comfortable with just the right amount of pressure.
During the steaming process, she applied an enzyme mask on my face which is a gentle exfoliation scrub to soften and dissolve dead skin and impurities. This is a better option especially for sensitive skin, as compared to mechanical scrubs with granule.
The extraction treatment (true to their online reviews) was considered bearable with minimal pain on most affected areas. Realistically though, some parts were a little more painful as my face was really clogged. But it was within my pain threshold so the overall experience was quite pleasant. My Cozy Room has widely known for their gentle and less painful acne extraction treatments, which was also very thorough.
Facial extractions are super essential in any facial treatments as proper techniques are effective in clearing your clogged pores, while the bad skills may actually cause acne scars if your pimple is not extracted properly.
After the extraction, the therapist “zapped” my face with the High Frequency Treatment tool to boost blood circulation and eliminate bacteria from the extracted wounds with its antiseptic properties. You’ll probably feel a little sting here and there with some “zzzzz” sounds, but that’s all. I also enjoyed a good crystal eye massage using a clear quartz crystal to reduce some tension on my eye bags.
You can opt for an additional Anti-Acne Purifying Ampoule top-up to clear blemishes and breakouts. If you’re going to attend an important event or getting ready for some special occasion, it’s worth the extra money!
Highlight Of The Treatment
Here comes the highlight of the Maskne treatment, which features a clinical grade multi-functional LED light therapy equipped with 5 different wavelengths – blue, green, red, yellow and IR (infrared) that are used to target various skin concerns. My face was first applied with a Anti-Inflammatory Soothing Mask which is helpful in refining my pores and reducing the redness from the extraction treatment.
These LED lights can be swapped around during the process to maximise the benefits of all the lights, depending on your skin.
– Blue: Kills acne-causing bacteria and reduce inflammation
– Red: Soothe and regenerate skin to repair acne scars, improve circulation
– Yellow: Induce collagen production and reduce redness after extraction
– Green: Stabilise and control oil production to minimise pores
– IR: Anti-inflammation and acne scar treatment
My eyes were really well-protected from the glaring strong light!
Before and After:
Here are the results of my facial treatment after 3 days. The redness has already subsided and some of the breakouts have actually healed, thanks to the amazing facial extraction. The redness that you see in the second photo is mostly due to the acne scars. I was also glad that my pores were finally cleared with less blackheads and whiteheads!
After a week, my acne scars have visibly lightened too. I’ve also been using My Cozy Room’s Acne Concealer these days to cover up my blemishes and scars when I go out. Putting make up has been a dilemma for me as my face was already congested badly due to Maskne and lack of facials. The Acne concealer works pretty well in concealing my pimples and the texture is quite light and smooth (Easy application).
Thank you for saving my skin!
Enjoy their Premium Anti-Acne LED Facial at 50% off (U.P. $388, 120 min)
*Valid for first-time customers residing in Singapore only
http://mycozyroom.com.sg/bestacnefacial
*This post is written in collaboration with My Cozy Room
