The Confluence Dossier

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


How Do Hydrocolloid Acne Patches Work to Treat Maskne?

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…

Are Oil Blotting Sheets Good or Bad for My Skin?

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…

Dermatologist’s Night Skincare Routine

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…

Dermatologist Skincare Routine: How to Incorporate Asian Beauty Trends

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…

Sensitive Skin Guide for Fabric Face Masks

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…

An Eczema Skincare Routine – Dermatologist Recommended for Sensitive Skin

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.…

How to Treat Maskne: Acne Skincare Routine

If you have developed breakouts from wearing a mask, you might be suffering from maskne - a common side effect from prolonged mask wear. In this article, we share an excerpt from Masking Up: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Maskne by Dr.…

Silk Mask for Maskne – Does it Work?

Many mask-wearers have complained of maskne which refers to occlusion-type acne that has appeared from prolonged wearing of face masks.  In this article, accredited dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin and Laser Centre Dr. Teo Wan Lin…

Comfortable Fabric Face Mask for Sensitive Skin with UV-Protection

Sunprotection clothing & fabric face masksMy invention of ultraviolet-protective face masks with additional anti-aging benefits, cosmeceutical benefits is described in my white paper on maskne. Textile cosmeceuticals or cosmetotextiles…

Comfortable, Skin Friendly Fabrics for Sensitive Skin

Dr. Teo Wan Lin is an accredited dermatologist and the key author of original published research on biofunctional textiles and the effects of fabrics on the skin microbiome in peer-reviewed journals. She is also the founder of the Biomaterials…