Controversy

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?...

17 December, 2023 /

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....

03 December, 2023 /

AestheFill is a dermal filler that making headlines for the wrong reasons: A lady in Singapore has gone blind after receiving AestheFill. This is a new filler from Korea; and it works differently from traditional fillers. Here's all about AestheFill; why PDLLA fillers can cause blindness and these risks can be minimised. I'll also share my reasons for not offering AestheFill to my patients at all. ...

13 September, 2023 /

Can collagen creams replenish collagen in the skin and remove wrinkles, sagging and dullness? The science and data show that collagen skincare can't be absorbed by human skin. But collagen skincare is not entirely useless. It helps to reduce lines and improve firmness in a way that might surprise you. An evidence based look at collagen skincare products in this review...

05 August, 2023 /

Is retinol getting banned in Europe? The European Union looks to implement new regulations that will restrict retinol use to 0.3% in facial skincare in 2024. Does this mean retinol is dangerous? Learn more about the reasons for these new rules; timelines and how you may be affected by the EU retinol restriction even if you don't live in there in this review....

27 July, 2023 /

Do oral sunscreens work? These nutritional supplements have been marketed as tablets that defend the skin from UV rays, just like topical sunscreens. But what are the active ingredients and how do they work? A review into the science and studies of oral sunscreen pills in this review. Know the caveats before trying them!...

18 May, 2023 /

SK-II is one of the most popular luxury skincare products in Japan and the world. The SKII Facial Treatment Essence released in 1980, remains a best seller. Its propietary ingredient, Pitera, is a fermented filtrate that is said to reverse signs of ageing and moisturise the skin. This blogpost looks at the science and studies behind Pitera; and shares my review and reasons for why I stopped using SK-II Facial Treatment Essence and other SK-II skincare....

10 April, 2023 /

The aegyo sal, once popular in the 2010's is making a comeback K-beauty and C-beauty, thanks to the popularity of K-pop idols and Douyin makeup looks. The aegyo sal is a roll just beneath the lower eyelids; and is associated with a youthful and smiley look. Here's how you can get this look without surgery, and without looking like you have eyebags!...

04 March, 2023 /