Dr Rachel Ho’s Blog

Stay informed of the latest news and expert insights in skincare science, beauty tips and aesthetic trends.

The first-ever Skin Alliance Malaysia–Singapore 2025 was a landmark event for bridging medical education and clinical practice in the region. At this event, I had the honor of moderating the key panel on digital platforms to reshape patient education for healthcare professionals. Sharing the highlights and insights from this event in this blogpost.

Can Volufiline creams truly replace facial fillers? Volufiline™ skincare has taken TikTok by storm, with The Ordinary and Sungboon Editor's serums going viral for supposedly, filling up hollowness in the face. A doctor's review of the science and research behind Volufiline™ in this blogpost. Discover whether this buzzworthy ingredient is all hype or a genuine breakthrough in regenerative aesth

Heading to Seoul, Korea? Sharing my expert picks for must visit beauty shops for all your trending and cult favourite cosmetics; budget beauty finds, flagships, personalised beauty labs, niche scent houses, pro makeup tool shops, Korean pharmacy recommendations with insider tips to get the most of your K-beauty shopping.

My review of Rejuran sunscreen, from the makers of Rejuran Healer, PharmaResearch. Containing 0.2% c-PDRN, this sunscreen with salmon DNA fragments is one of the OG of PDRN skincare. Does this sunscreen live up to the hype?

Is dermaplaning the secret to baby smooth skin? This DIY home treatment uses a blade to exfoliate dead skin and remove vellus “peach-fuzz” hairs. The result: instantly smoother skin. But dermaplaning is not without risks- infections and inflammation can be worsened. A guide to dermaplaning safely at home in this blogpost.

My review of Chanel’s new lip oil, Sublimage L'extrait Huile Levres Ultimate Lip Oil. At $458 for 7mls, it is a very expensive lip care product. An in depth look at its ingredients, wearability and hydration before it launches in September 2025.