The ongoing Korea Daiso sunscreen scandal explained- from Skin is Min Dong Sung’s SPF claims, Korea Daiso’s response, MFDS sunscreen rules, ISO 24444 testing and what consumers should know about sunscreen SPF claims....
Dr Rachel Ho explains Melanotan and MT2 peptides for tanning, how they stimulate pigment cells, safety concerns, mole changes, melanoma concerns and safer alternatives....
Following the news of Estee Lauder staff from pulmonary embolism due to dermal filler injections in June 2026, Dr Rachel Ho discusses why this and other complications of dermal fillers can occur, with warning signs and alternatives treatments to dermal fillers in Singapore....
Counterfeit Ultherapy Prime devices and transducers have been reported in Malaysia in June 2026. Discussing the risks of fake Ultherapy Prime and medical aesthetic treatments, with a doctor's guide to understanding pricing differences of aesthetic treatments and a checklist to ask if the price in your aesthetic clinic seems low. A must read for all patients. ...
Dr Rachel Ho explains the ECM skin booster controversy in Korea, including donated human tissue, safety, ethics, regulation, patient consent, alternatives and what it means for skin longevity treatment planning....
AMWC Monaco 2026: Skin Longevity & Regenerative Aesthetic Trends One of the aspects of aesthetic medicine is the fast paced nature of its growth and evolution. This specialty moves quickly with new technologies, evolving science, shifting trends. Staying at the forefront of aesthetic dermatology requires more than staying up to date by reading journals. It also means showing up where the conversations are happening, before the findings get published and learning from the experts pushing the field forward. For this reason, I travelled all the way from Singapore to Monaco for the Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC) 2026. It...
If 2025 reminded us of anything, it’s that the beauty industry isn’t just skin deep- but biology, behaviour, and trust matter. 2025 will probably be remembered as the year of the Australian sunscreen controversy, which unravelled public trust in Australian sunscreens. But this year also saw other controversies and drama- who can forget e.l.f. Cosmetic’s disastrous commercial; and notable beauty brands like Youthforia, REN Clean Skincare and Ami Colé folding. At the same time, 2025 saw the continued rise of Asian beauty routines, tween skincare and regenerative claims like polynucleotides. Related blogposts: Explainer: Australian Sunscreen Failing SPF Tests 5 Beauty Industry Scandals &...
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 aesthetics....
Explaining the ongoing Australian sunscreen scandal where16 out of 20 sunscreens tested including Ultra Violette sunscreens failed to meet their SPF claims. Read this post to understand why SPF testing can go wrong; and how this can impact you as a sunscreen user....
A new ingredient in the field of dermatology and aesthetics that is fast becoming a hot topic: Exosome. ...