With June marking Acne Awareness Month, Skin Control has launched a new national initiative, ‘Put Your Best Face Forward’.

Supporting Beyond Blue, the campaign aims to break down the stigma surrounding acne, champion real skin, and raise vital funds to support mental health services across the country.

“In my late teens, I developed severe acne that deeply impacted my self-esteem and mental health,” says Skin Control founder Michael Porter.

“I remember feeling like I wanted to disappear, avoiding social situations because I was self-conscious about my skin. This campaign is incredibly personal to me – it’s the message I wish I could have given my younger self: your skin doesn’t define your worth, and you don’t need to hide away. 

“We want people to celebrate their skin. Supporting Beyond Blue feels like a full-circle moment, turning an experience with self-confidence and mental health into an opportunity that can help support others. We truly admire the important work that Beyond Blue does in providing vital mental health services and reducing stigma, and we are proud to support their mission.”

Throughout June, Australians are invited to take part by posting to Instagram stories or TikTok using @skincontrolau and the hashtag #PutYourBestFaceForward, while wearing either the Party Pack or Glossy Pack pimple patches. For every post, Skin Control will donate $10 to Beyond Blue, helping to fund critical mental health support services nationwide.