Best Lip Balm for Dry Lips: Dermatologist’s Complete Guide

Best Lip Balm for Dry Lips: Dermatologist's Complete Guide Looking for the best lip balm for your dry lips? On that note, ever wondered what is the difference between a lip balm, lip serum, lip gloss and a lip mask? Well ,these are so…
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Best Moisturiser to Prevent Dry Skin on Flights

Best Moisturiser to Prevent Dry Skin on Flights According to Singapore dermatologist Dr Teo Wan Lin, the good news is that the fundamental rules of a good skincare regimen apply on flights as well.  Do you have sensitive skin? If…

Will Silicone Clog Pores? Skincare Myths Busted by Dermatologist

Will Silicone Clog Pores? Skincare Myths Busted by Dermatologist Is silicone in skincare such as sunscreen and moisturisers harmful? Does Silicone clog pores? If you are in the habit of looking down the ingredient list of your skincare…
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A Potent Anti-Aging Ingredient: Shiitake Mushroom Extract

A Potent Anti-Aging Ingredient: Shiitake Mushroom Extract There are nearly 150,000 different known species of mushrooms in the world. Some of the most popular are shiitake, reishi, maitaki, enoki, oyster and cordyceps. They contain polysaccharides,…

Astaxanthin Blue Light Blocking Skincare

Blue Light Blocking Astaxanthin In Your Skincare What is Astaxanthin?  This compound is responsible for the red-orange pigment in many marine animals such as lobster, shrimp, salmon, and more. It is a xanthophyll carotenoid.…
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Skin Soothing Ingredient: Mugwort

Skin Soothing Ingredient: Mugwort Medicinal plants and botanical extracts are often marketed in skincare as providing naturally-derived ingredients for skin health without harsh or irritating side effects. In this ingredient spotlight…
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Bakuchiol: A Promising Natural Retinol Alternative

Bakuchiol: A Promising Natural Retinol Alternative Bakuchiol is a new trendy ingredient in cosmetic skincare products, working as a retinoid analogue, mimicking the effect of retinol such as stimulating cell turnover, combating dark…

Soy Extract: Best Natural Skincare Ingredient

Soy Extract: Best Natural Skincare Ingredient While the soybean is a dietary staple in most Asian countries, this subtropical plant’s cosmetic benefits are less heard of. In this ingredient spotlight series, we will go through…
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Best Wrinkle Treatment: Oligopeptide for Skin

Best Wrinkle Treatment: Oligopeptide for Skin Peptides prompt one’s cells to produce more collagen, the most abundant protein in the skin. They help stimulate collagen production and fight fine lines and wrinkles. In this ingredient…
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Botanical-Powered
Skincare: Best Natural
Facial Cleanser

Botanical-Powered Skincare: Best Natural Facial Cleanser Arnica Montana, a natural plant extract, has anti-inflammation, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-ageing properties. In this ingredient spotlight series, we will go through the…