Do you find that you are getting breakouts after starting on topical or oral treatment that is supposed to treat your acne? Skin purging occurs when a product or process speeds up the skin cell turnover rate, leading to a flare-up. As the rate of skin cell turnover increases, the skin starts to shed dead […]
This World Ocean Day, we explore how Dr.TWL Pharmacy is now the first luxury skincare pharmacy in Singapore to offer refillable skincare and beauty packaging. We would like to share the launch of our cult favorite products now available in bulk refillable packaging, which are both wallet and environmentally friendly. The importance of sustainable beauty […]
Found to hold up to 5000 times its own weight in water, polyglutamic acid is the latest powerhouse hydrating skincare ingredient. “Cosmeceuticals such as polyglutamic acid, which is a large molecule, sits on the surface of the skin while functioning as a humectant 5x more effective than hyaluronic acid,” accredited dermatologist, Dr. Teo Wan Lin of […]
In this ingredient spotlight series, we’ll be highlighting active ingredients and how they are beneficial to your skin health. In this article, we will break down the active ingredient Butyrospermum Parkii, or shea butter for skin, and go through the science behind its benefits for your skin and why it is the best natural ingredient […]
In the age of maskne, skin under occlusion of a face mask has led to skin irritations and a higher risk of breakouts and blemishes. Pimple patches have proved to be effective in reducing stubborn spots around the O-zone – acne development around the cheeks, mouth and chin. In this article, we’ll answer all you […]
Are oil blotting papers helpful for oil control, or is it a temporary measure that makes you generate even more oil? In this article, hear what a dermatologist has to say about oil blotting sheets for oily skin, including oil control tips for acne-prone oily skin. What are oil blotting sheets? Blotting sheets are highly […]
What is the difference between a day and night routine? Your daytime routine serves to protect the skin from environmental aggressors such as sun, pollution etc. With the night routine, your skincare products mainly work to repair the skin as you sleep. In this article, accredited dermatologist and author of the Skincare Bible: Dermatologist’s Tips for […]
As unfair as it might be, the layperson like you and me might expect a dermatologist’s skin to be flawless and picture-perfect. And most of the time, they do – but not without putting the work in. It definitely helps to have access to treatments that give you the perfect complexion. Nonetheless, one thing all […]
If you have just purchased the Dr.TWL biofunctional textile face masks, congratulations on starting your skin-comfort journey with us. Our mission is your skin health. This dermatologist-designed fabric face mask with additional cosmeceutical skin benefits like anti-ageing and treatment and prevention of maskne and mask contact dermatitis. The topical bactericidal effects is published as a concept […]
Many people are told that eczema is incurable. Is that true? As a dermatologist practicing in Singapore, eczema is one of the commonest conditions that I see. The cause of eczema is genetic. This is true for the subtype atopic dermatitis. There is an inherited tendency for the skin barrier to be deficient. This leads […]
