The Confluence Dossier

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


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Yushi gunlun, as they’re known in Chinese, are small handheld wands made of jade used to massage one’s face and under eye, to assist with lymphatic drainage and depuffing of the skin. Invented during the Qing Dynasty, it was used by Empress Dowager Cixi herself and there is an elegant jade roller set with gold accents in the Palace Museum’s collection.

Reverse Time With Vitamin C: How Vitamin C Works To Fight Ageing

Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) has long been touted as a potent antioxidant skin health as well as anti-cancer. Did you know, however, that a higher concentration of Vitamin C does not correlate directly to its effectiveness for skin?

#DRTWLLIPPLUMPER

“I love, the lip plumper! It has proven to be a multi use addition to my kit. Not only is it a great first step for smoother lipstick application, but it can be an added layer to gloss any lip colour. The plumping effect gives an added WOW to lips on camera with impressive feedback from models and celebrities who consistently love how it feels”

Dermatologist Tips on Sun Protection

What type of sunscreen should you choose and how do you apply it?How much sunscreen should I use on my face?Most people do not apply enough sunscreen to achieve the specified SPF rating. What does SPF stand for? SPF stands for…

Skin Science

Want to know what goes on during a consultation with a dermatologist? Here’s an idea of the scientific approach towards the skin which you have never heard of before from your beauty advisors.

A Silhouette for Every Bride: The Best Style of Wedding Gown for My Figure?

With the wide array of wedding dresses out on the market, you are definitely spoiled for choices on your big day. It is a lifetime dream to don on the perfect, body-flattering wedding dress for a once-in-a-lifetime event to make a statement.

The Ephemeral Beauty of Flowers

It was September last year when I got the opportunity of a lifetime to visit a friend who has recently relocated to Paris. The city of love held up to its reputation, it’s perfumed streets, incredibly chic 50 year olds sipping a cuppa by the roads and it’s iconic landmarks curates an air of sophistication and melancholy that is unparalleled anywhere else.

Say Yes to Bridal Skin

Planning for your big day? Yes, you have finally found your dress, and you are beyond ecstatic. Issues about the wedding venue, sending invitations, your flowers or getting photographers may constantly bug you, but don’t let all the stress get to you. And your skin. You would want to walk down the altar with glowing skin after all, to prep your skin just in time for your D-Day.

Can’t get rid of the itch? You could be suffering from dry, sensitive skin.

There is nothing more frustrating than relieving an itching sensation, only to be left with a flaky, peeling patch which starts to itch again. If the problem persists, it could be a sign of dermatitis (or an inflammation of the skin, commonly known as ‘eczema’). Fortunately, this vicious cycle can be reversed with the appropriate topical and oral medications for your skin, along with a proper long-term skincare maintenance plan.

Dermatologist’s Views On Skin DNA Test Kits: DNA-based skincare – do you really need it?

Would you pay for DNA skincare analyses and home test kits? As such a fad makes its rounds on media, we speak to our in-house dermatologist – Dr Teo Wan Lin on her views about DNA skincare analysis.