The Confluence Dossier

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


Moisturising Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

Are you looking for a moisturising cleanser cum makeup remover? It is important to consider the properties of your makeup cleanser, according to Singapore dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin from TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre. Dr. Teo is…

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…

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…

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.…

How to Get Mochi Skin – Ask a Dermatologist

What is mochi skin and how do I get it? Mochi skin focuses on skin that is supple, bouncy, poreless and well hydrated. In this article, we will introduce a dermatologist-recommended skincare routine for mochi skin.What is mochi skin? The…

Skincare for Beginners: Cleansing Tips From a Dermatologist

Do you know how to cleanse your face correctly? Are you using the right type of cleanser? In this article, we give you a sneak peek from one of the episodes of the Skincare Masterclass, where board-certified dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin shares…

Dermatologist-Recommended Skincare Routine on How to Get Glass Skin

How to get glass skin? In this article we'll go through the dermatologist-recommended skincare routine to get get glass skin, explaining the science behind each step.What is glass skin? Glass skin is a beauty trend that features…

Dermatologist Recommended Sensitive Skincare Routine

In this article, we will explore a dermatologist recommended sensitive skincare routine, and go through common questions one may have about sensitive skin. This is including excepts from including excerpts from Skincare Bible: Dermatologist’s…