BEAUTY MAGAZINE

Best N95 Masks: Dermatologist Guide On How to Choose

Dr. Teo Wan Lin is a Singapore dermatologist practising at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre. She is the author of Masking Up- Dermatologist’s Guide to Maskne, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and bookstores islandwide. Dr Teo…

Non-Drying Pimple Cream For Maskne Treatment

Are you looking for non-drying pimple cream to help with maskne? Well, there are a few features you need to look out for in a pimple cream because maskne is not just regular acne. We speak to accredited Singapore dermatologist, Dr. Teo Wan…

Is My Skin Purging? Ask a Dermatologist

Do you find that you are getting breakouts after starting on topical or oral treatment that is supposed to treat your acne? Skin purging occurs when a product or process speeds up the skin cell turnover rate, leading to a flare-up. As the rate…
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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…

Maskne Skincare Essentials: Rosa Damask Serum

Maskne, or acne under the face mask has become more common as wearing a face mask becomes the new norm. To address this, we should start incorporating maskne products in our skincare routine to keep breakouts at bay. In this article, we will…

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…

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…

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…