Entries by Joanne Lim
Best Skincare for Singapore Weather: Dermatologist Guide
Are you searching for the best skincare in Singapore? Does the hot humid weather in Singapore affect skincare choices? If you have traveled to cool and dry climates, you would have noticed the difference. The skin is a complex organ that acts as a sensor of environmental changes. Ideally, it is able to adapt. When […]
Best Eczema Treatment Moisturiser for Babies
Are you looking for the best eczema treatment, moisturiser for your baby’s dry skin? Moisturiser therapy for babies with eczema is critical. A good moisturiser restores the skin barrier. This comprehensive guide features top dermatologist’s tips for your baby’s dry skin. A good moisturiser ensures baby’s eczema condition remains well controlled in Singapore’s hot and humid […]
Clean Beauty Brands: A Dermatologist’s Perspective
Clean beauty brands trending the last couple years – fact or fad? How Dr.TWL Pharmacy, the dermatologist approved beauty pharmacy sets the tone right. Dr. Teo Wan Lin is a dermatologist accredited by the Specialist Accreditation Board, Ministry of Health Singapore, specialising in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Clean beauty as a beauty trend is […]
Best Home Use Light Therapy Devices: Dermatologist’s Guide
Are you looking for the best home use light therapy devices? Read this article written in collaboration with our founder, accredited Singapore dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin. The main categories of home light therapy devices are as follows. These light therapy machines designed for home use are increasingly popular. They target skin problems such as […]
Best Facial Oil for Sensitive Skin, Anti-Aging and Acne
Dermatologist-recommended Facial Oil Serum for All Skin Types Welcome to the Living Lab by Dr.TWL. The potential benefits of topical application of plant oils and skin have been increasingly studied in the field known as ethnobotany. The best facial oil is one that contains bioactive extracts with potent cosmeceutical properties. It should be in its […]
Acne Treatment 101: A Comprehensive Guide
Promising Botanicals for Acne Treatment Singapore Dermatologist, Dr. Teo Wan Lin, proposed in her paper on maskne published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) that the topical treatment of acne in a post COVID-19 world should move away from traditional active ingredients such as salicylic acid, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, sulphur which […]
Blind Pimple Treatment: Comprehensive Dermatologist Tips
Photo/Hair/Makeup by Andrea Claire A while back, I was asked by a beauty magazine what my thoughts were on “blind pimple(s)”. I was rather amused that there was such a term coined, and later realised that there was a lot of internet activity around this term in beauty communities! In this article, we explain the […]
Types of Acne & How They Form: A Complete Guide
Many teenagers and adults struggle with acne. A good proportion of our patients are teens and young adults. They experience changes in their skin and hair as they undergo hormonal changes associated with puberty. This also associates with the start of acne. In this article, we explain the different types of acne, and how they […]