What are the essentials for a daily skin care regime?

Hi Janine,There is a recipe for healthy skin in the same way one is careful to have a healthy diet and lifestyle to prevent illness, rather than change one's diet only after one gets sick. Whether or not you have dry, oily or combination…

Pigmentation

Hi Bernie,Effective pigmentation treatment first begins with the correct diagnosis of the type of pigmentation because they are not all the same. Small round brown patches starting from childhood are commonly ephelides (or freckles in layperson…

Any life hack to brighten up your dull skin in very short amount of time?

Hi Rizkiyah,One’s skin tone often appears dark because of uneven pigmentation that has developed over the years with ageing and sun damage, as well as having dull skin. A quick in-office treatment will be a chemical peel performed by a dermatologist,…

Skincare prep before makeup application

Hi Rayna,Here are some tips for relieving dry skin, which helps prevent the skin from flaking after applying makeup:Take short baths and showers using tepid water. Long, hot showers may worsen your dry skin. Apply a dermatologist…

How to prevent dark circle ?

Hi Janice,In contrary to popular belief, dark circles are not directly linked to the amount of quality of sleep we get but rather due to the thinning of the undereye area which is a result of multiple factors.The difference between the…

Is it possible for a post-chickenpox marks to be removed or completely vanished?

Hey there angeljkate!Starting this month, we are selecting our favorite beauty subscriber’s questions on the Ask A Dermatologist segment to win a Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals sampler vial. We are excited to announce that your question here has…

Is retinols recommended/suitable for everyone?

Hi Samantha,Retinol is widely used in over the counter cosmetic skincare to treat skin ageing by increasing the production of collagen and blocking collagen degradation. Dermatologists tend not to use it because there is a much more effective…

Hyaluronic acid serum

Hi Riz, Acne is an inflammatory disease of the human sebaceous follicle and is a common dermatologic condition. Our genetic disposition can trigger inflammation and oil production, influencing a bacterium called Proprionibacterium acnes (P.…

Use of hyluronic acid serum

Hi Sue,Hyaluronic Acid (HA) has gained attention in its functions of skin rejuvenation in cosmetic products. HA has a major role in binding to water, allowing to be a determinant of skin viscoelasticity, hydration, structure and firmness.…

AHAs and BHAs vs skin’s natural pH

Hi dropxofjupiter,You should never do DIY home chemical peeling. It is dangerous and the products legally available do not have concentrations that are high enough. Thus, it is sub therapeutic but with high irritant potential especially…