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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...

07 April, 2026 /

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 &...

23 December, 2025 /

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....

15 June, 2025 /

Major acne skincare products, including La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo, have been recalled in the US due to benzene contamination. Learn about the affected products, science of benzene, health risks and news updates....

15 March, 2025 /

Kim Kardashian may have recently approved salmon sperm facials; but salmon sperm skin injections have already been popular in Asia for more than 10 years! These products are rich in polynucleotides and polydeoxyribonucleotides that repair the skin and improve circulation. All the science and studies behind salmon sperm and DNA facials and treatments in this review....

19 July, 2024 /

Aesthetic treatments to undo and delay signs of ageing are on the rise; but how safe are they? Discussing a couple of popular cosmetic treatments that are trending around the world with a doctor's take on risky aesthetic treatments....

03 July, 2024 /

Is micro-spicule skincare truly microneedling in a bottle? Spicules are the exoskeletons of marine sponges; and in skincare they improve skincare uptake and exfoliate the skin. All the science about bio-spicules and my take on the VT Reedle Shot 100 Essence in this review....

06 March, 2024 /

New Zealand has banned "forever chemicals" or PFAS in cosmetics due to health and environmental concerns. PFAS are chemicals that are resilient to breakdown; and can accumulate in the environment. These chemicals have been linked to adverse health outcomes. Here's a review of PFAS and its effects on human health and the implications and timeline of NZ's ban of cosmetics with PFAS. ...

11 February, 2024 /

A new ingredient in the field of dermatology and aesthetics that is fast becoming a hot topic: Exosome. Already trending in searches, exosomes are a buzzword that's predicted to be big in 2024 and beyond; with predictions that exosome treatments could overtake collagen stimulating treatments in popularity. Here's everything you need to know about exosomes: what they are, the science, data and safety and more FAQs....

29 January, 2024 /