The Confluence Dossier

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


Clean Beauty Brands: A Dermatologist’s Perspective

Clean beauty brands trending the last couple years - fact or fad? How Dr.TWL Pharmacy, the dermatologist approved beauty pharmacy sets the tone right.Dr. Teo Wan Lin is a dermatologist accredited by the Specialist Accreditation Board, Ministry…

Best Home Use Light Therapy Devices: Dermatologist’s Guide

Are you looking for the best home use light therapy devices? Read this article written in collaboration with our founder, accredited Singapore dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin.The Acne Care Bible is a compilation of dermatologist Dr Teo…

Best Facial Oil for Sensitive Skin, Anti-Aging and Acne

Dermatologist-recommended Facial Oil Serum for All Skin TypesWelcome to the Living Lab by Dr.TWL. The potential benefits of topical application of plant oils and skin have been increasingly studied in the field known as ethnobotany. The…
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Acne Treatment 101: A Comprehensive Guide

Promising Botanicals for Acne TreatmentSingapore Dermatologist, Dr. Teo Wan Lin, proposed in her paper on maskne published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) that the topical treatment of acne in a post COVID-19…

Blind Pimple Treatment: Comprehensive Dermatologist Tips

Photo/Hair/Makeup by Andrea ClaireA while back, I was asked by a beauty magazine what my thoughts were on “blind pimple(s)”. I was rather amused that there was such a term coined, and later realised that there was a lot of internet…

Best Scalp Massager Exfoliates & Applies Hair Serum Too

Condition your hair and scalp tooA Scalp massager conditions your scalp the way your hair conditioner can intensively hydrate your hairAre you looking for the best scalp massager, one that you can use everyday? The “skinification”…

Types of Acne & How They Form: A Complete Guide

Many teenagers and adults struggle with acne. A good proportion of our patients are teens and young adults. They experience changes in their skin and hair as they undergo hormonal changes associated with puberty. This also associates with the…

Best Beauty Fridge for DIY Home Facial Spa

The best beauty fridge design is one that combines both heat and cold therapy.  The Custom Mask Bar by Dr.TWL Pharmacy offers a free beauty fridge with its mask bar set. Designed for the perfect at-home self care regimen. If you…

Best Lipstick Palette: Why Get a Customised Lip Palette?

Are you looking for the best lipstick palette? Here's a dermatologist guide on why you should choose a lipstick palette over lipstick. As a conscious beauty pharmacy we have compiled the top reasons why the best lipstick palette is one…

Best Baby Moisturiser Singapore: Dermatologist Recommended

Dr. Teo Wan Lin’s free e-book Dermatologist’s Guide to Baby Skincare is available on Amazon.Are you searching for the best baby moisturiser in Singapore?Dr.TWL Pharmacy is a novel skincare pharmacy concept founded by board certified…