It’s time to stop treating face masks as a triple-zero breakout distress call. There are many masks that serve a variety of purposes.  In fact, masks are one of the best ways to treat very dry skin. For the most effective mask treatment, always cleanse skin first, then when you wash off the cleanser, run the hot water into the basin and hold your face over it for a mini-steam. This will open your pores, allowing the mask to sink into your skin and remove excess oils or inject some much-needed moisture. Try Ella Baché Masque Fruits ($59, 1300 136 661), which contains kaolin – a fine, super-absorbent clay – to remove oil. To hydrate, use Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Masque ($68.50, 1800 659 118), which is creamy and full of primrose oil to moisturise.