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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…

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.…

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…

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…
Skincare: Best Natural
Facial Cleanser

Benefits of Grape
Seed Extract for Skin
Benefits of Grape Seed Extract for Skin
Long before grape growers started putting labels on bottles, the ancient civilizations of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans were growing grapes. In history, people have been using different parts…
Seed Extract for Skin

Caffeine for Skin
Benefits of Caffeine for Skin
Many of us start our days with some form of caffeine in our cups - and increasingly, on our skin. But just as actively as some people love coffee, others dislike it. Similarly, caffeine in our skincare is…

Botox Alternative:
Acetyl-Hexapeptide 8
Skincare Botox Alternative: Acetyl-Hexapeptide 8
Acetyl-Hexapeptide 8, a synthetic BOTOX alternative, has anti-wrinkle, collagen stimulation and moisturizing properties. In this ingredient spotlight series, we will go through…
Acetyl-Hexapeptide 8

Dark Spot Treatment
with Niacinamide
Dark Spot Treatment with Niacinamide
Dark spots can occur as a result of acne, sun damage or a rash. Hyperpigmentation is a common skin complaint that manifests in dark patches on the skin and can be difficult to treat effectively, so…
with Niacinamide