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What are active ingredients in skincare and how do they work? Often referred to as "actives", these are the ingredients that are biologically active and can change the structure or function of the skin- to bring about therapeutic benefits for the skin. This doctor's review of active ingredients will give you an overview of these actives to improve your skin; and a guide to mixing them to improve your skin health- from reducing dark spots, fine lines, acne and more!...

24 January, 2023 /

The top skincare trends that will dominate 2023- skinimalism, advanced retinol delivery systems, gender-fluid beauty products, clean beauty and cleanical skincare and more in this trend forecast for 2023....

29 December, 2022 /

Why is everyone suddenly talking about buccal fat removal? Celebrities are getting this surgery to create a contoured look- think hollow cheeks, sharp cheekbones and jawlines like Bella Hadid and Zoe Kravitz. Lea Michele, is the latest actress to spark rumors about getting her buccal fats removed. Here's everything you need to know about buccal fat removal surgery; its side effects and complications, and why I would not recommend this treatment....

19 December, 2022 /

Are you aging while you sleep? Sleep wrinkles or lines may be caused by our sleeping posture. Facial distortion caused by compression and sheer forces on our faces while we sleep on our pillows may worsen wrinkles in the face. Here's everything you need to know about sleep wrinkles; and how to treat and prevent them....

13 December, 2022 /

Are retinol alternatives as effective as retinol without the side effects of retinoid dermatitis? A look at the science and evidence behind "natural" and "green" alternatives to retinols- bakuchiol, rosehip oil and peptides. If you've tried them and felt disappointed by the lack of results, here's why....

30 November, 2022 /

5 popular retinol serums and creams from Innisfree, Paula's Choice, Kiehl's, The Ordinary and RoC get my review. Find out which performed the best and worst for 2023's review of retinol products!...

14 November, 2022 /

What is retinol and how does it work? Explaining one of 2022's top active ingredients and all the questions around it- do retinol sandwiches work and what to do if your skin is not responding to retinols in this review....

29 October, 2022 /

Trending in South Korea and the Philippines, the Barbie Arms Treatment is a combination of liposuction and Botulinum toxin injections to the upper arm muscles. This body contouring aims to give a slender, slimmer and more feminine arm shape. Everything you need to know about this off-label use of Botulinum toxin that is gaining popularity in Asia in this review....

27 October, 2022 /

How do UV sunscreen stickers work? Decoding the science behind another viral TikTok Trend, SpotMyUV's UV detection stickers that's being used to review sunscreens. These UV stickers turn purple in the presence of UV light to remind the user to reapply sunscreen when its effectiveness has worn off. My review of UV stickers and why these aren't reliable in this blogpost....

02 October, 2022 /