The Confluence Dossier

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


Skincare for Sensitive Skin During Travels – The skin perils of travel: Caring for your skin while on holiday

It is a 14 hours long flight for me from Singapore to London, 9 am on a lazy and warm Monday morning. Having discovered that I had the whole row to myself, I eased into setting up my very own skin care station. Long haul flights and their infamous dry oscillating “aeroplane air” are often the bane to every skincare enthusiast’s existence.

Get Party Skin Ready: How to refresh your skin while house-visiting this CNY?

Chances are that you’ve already gotten your Lunar New Year outfit picked out and your manicure appointment in your calendar. Now spring clean some skincare bad habits and sashay into a full transformation with a thorough beauty routine upgrade.

Ingredients to look for in your anti-dandruff shampoo

No one likes having dandruff. Constantly sweeping away white flakes from your black shirt can be embarrassing, no matter how subtle the attempt. The good news for those with dandruff is that it is treatable.

Get Party Skin Ready: Kickstart the new year with these skincare resolutions

January always brings a sense of hope and excitement. As a flurry of reflections flood your social media feeds, we know there is no better time than the present to add skincare resolutions to your list.

Dermatologist Recommends Make Up Primer Skincare: Priming your skin for party make up

The secret to embracing a new adventure is set in your preparation. This festive season dance without a care in the world as we share our secrets to prep your skin up for a night of glowing success.

Best Lip Plumper That Works? Dermatologist’s Complete Guide

Full and well-defined lips imbue a sense of youth, health and attractiveness, hence the increasing popularity of products that promise to enhance the fullness of lips – also known as lip plumpers. But do these products really work and, if…

Does Stress Worsen Your Skin? Avoiding holiday stress: Your skin needs you to relax

For many of us, this time of year is spent buying gifts and surviving the party season. Relaxation and sleep, and the glowing complexion that comes with them, often feel like wistful dreams that cannot be.

Sampling A Dermatologist Approved Brand: Try cosmeceuticals $10 7-Day Recovery Kit

Your daily skincare routine is crucial to your skin’s health, and the right products can make your skin glow with healthy radiance. But how to know which ingredients and formulations will be the most effective?

Skincare Ingredients For Your Acne Skin Cleanser: Why you should add mugwort to your skincare routine

Medicinal plants and botanical extracts are often marketed in skincare as providing naturally-derived ingredients for skin health without harsh or irritating side effects. Mugwort is one such botanical that delivers as promised.

Top Reviewed Anti-wrinkle Ingredients Fighting Wrinkles: How to battle them on all fronts

Wrinkles are a hallmark of ageing. They are never welcomed, as they are often tell-tale signs of your age. While we may dislike wrinkles of all nature, not all wrinkles are created equally. The two main types of facial lines are dynamic and static wrinkles.