The Confluence Dossier

An authoritative collection of dermatological insights, ingredient science, and beauty rituals by Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals.


Best Paddle Brush & Comb for Healthy Hair

Choosing the right material for your comb can sometimes be difficult. It can make a difference in your hair’s health and appearance. Using the proper comb for a specific hair type, texture and style can be the difference between good and…
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Blind Pimples: How To Treat Acne Under The Skin

If you’ve ever had a blind pimple, also known as cystic acne, you know how painful it can be. These red bumps are not like a typical whitehead pimple. They live beneath the surface of your skin and do not come to a head. Blind pimples can…
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Is Double Masking Effective In Preventing COVID-19?

There are multiple steps in minimising the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Wearing a face mask is one of them. Recently, you may have heard about "double masking", which refers to layering one mask on another. In this article, we will…
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How to Get Smooth Skin: Amino Acids in Skincare

Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins, which are the building blocks of life. They play an important role in maintaining your overall health. In particular, amino acids are necessary for healthy skin. They help to…
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Adenosine: Anti-Ageing Skincare Ingredient That Works

Adenosine in cosmetics is generally popular for its anti-ageing properties, being an effective ingredient for decreasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Adenosine also has soothing and wound healing properties, being widely used…
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Best Facial Serum With Potent Antioxidant: Japanese Knotweed

Japanese Knotweed is a popular spring vegetable in Asian cultures. It has many uses in traditional Japanese and Chinese medicine to treat sicknesses. These include cough, hepatitis, joint pain, asthma, cancer, and hypertension. This plant is…
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Best Hair Serum for Hair Growth

The use of plant oils is a natural way to smoothen and condition your hair as compared to the use of harsh chemicals. Bioactive substances present in plant oils contribute to their moisturising, conditioning, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant…
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Best Facial Mist: Deep Sea Water For The Skin

Sea water has been used for its anti-aging and deep-cleansing properties, however, recent studies have revealed that not all sea water is equally as beneficial for the skin. While all sea water provides the skin with nourishment, deep sea water…
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Natural Hair Growth Treatment That Works

For many of us, hair loss, hair thinning, or other common hair problems may make it seem like our hair just isn't growing fast enough. Luckily, there are effective solutions to help remedy your hair-regrowth problems. While home maintenance…
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A Beauty Brand That is Taking the Environment Seriously

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…