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. ...
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....
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....
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....
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....
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. ...
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....
Meet skincare’s newest influencers: Generation Alpha. Baby Beauty and tween skincare influencers are shaping the beauty industry with stores like Sephora and cosmetics brands like e.l.f Cosmetics and Bubble leveraging on TikTok to win over young kids. A look at how the skin of children differ from adults; and how to select skincare for paediatrics. Also, answering the question of whether should children use retinol. Parents, what do you think of this trend of children becoming skincare obsessed?...
5 scandals and controversies in the beauty industry: from skincare companies sneaking in toxic ingredients, stealing secrets; to cosmetic companies faking their trials and tests results, I've got the tea and receipts. Unethical behaviour by some popular beauty brands gets exposed; because the internet does not forget....