
Best Acne Skincare: Effective Skin Ingredients
Best Acne Skincare: Effective Skin Ingredients
Tanshinone targets acne formation in 4 main ways. Improved cellular barrier function by upregulating glycolysis metabolism, anti-acne action through its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties…

Hyaluronic Acid Skincare: Best Moisturising Ingredient
Hyaluronic Acid Skincare: Best Moisturising Ingredient
Hyaluronic acid (HA), also known as sodium hyaluronate is a key ingredient in topical skincare products for cosmetic improvement of the skin. HA is abundant in the extracellular…

Best Ingredient for Acne-Prone Skin: Medical-Grade Honey
Best Ingredient for Acne-Prone Skin: Medical-Grade Honey
We are most familiar with honey as sweeteners in tea, sweets and desserts. However, did you know that honey is the best ingredient for acne-prone skin? This is because it has antibacterial…

Best Sunscreen and the Worst for Singapore Weather: Dermatologist Guide
Best Sunscreen and the Worst for Singapore Weather: Dermatologist Guide
Are you looking for the best sunscreen in Singapore? What makes sunscreen effective? Turns out it is not just the formulation that’s important, but also how…

Dermatologist Recommended Skincare Products for Flawless Skin
Dermatologist Recommended Skincare Products for Flawless Skin
The Skincare Bible: Dermatologist’s Tips on Cosmeceutical Skincare is your ultimate guide to the commonest skincare and beauty questions.
First of all, is it possible to…

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…

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…

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.…