Does wearing face masks give you acne, clogged pores and skin irritation? Humidity and friction from wearing surgical face masks causes increased sebum, inflammation and encourages bacterial growth to cause pimple outbreaks. Here's how you can can avoid and treat acne from face masks at home with these skincare tips....
Hyaluronic acid is an affordable skincare ingredient that hydrates, plump and smoothen skin. I review 5 of the best hyaluronic acid serums and mosturisers in this blogpost. Cult favourite brands like CeraVe, The Ordinary, NIOD, Hada Labo and Calecim are featured....
All you need to know about hyaluronic acid (HA) in skincare in this doctor's review: the benefits & why your skin needs this humectant, high vs low molecular weight hyaluronic acids; and how to choose an effective HA serum or cream. Learn to use it right and layer like a pro to keep your skin moisturised....
One way to prevent Covid-19 (Coronavirus) spread is with proper hand washing. Frequent hand washing is a cause of dry hands and eczema flares. Learn about washing with soap and water vs sanitisers; how to treat dry hands; and how choose a hand moisturiser in this review on Covid-19 in Singapore....
Do probiotics in skincare and supplements work? What are the differences between prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics in skincare? Learn all about microbiome skincare and how probiotic supplements can improve skin health, acne and eczema in this review....
Bruxism refers to teeth clenching or grinding. This often lead to headaches, jaw pain, teeth damage and enlarged jaw muscles (masseter hypertrophy). Learn about the causes of bruxism and how to treat teeth clenching with jaw Botulinum toxin injections and mouth night guards....
Profhilo is a bioremodelling injection that hydrates and builds collagen and elastin in the skin. This injectable moisturiser contains hyaluronic acid is now available in Singapore. Is Profhilo worth it? Discussing the science and results of Profhilo in this review....
If skincare products and ingredients confuse you, this guide will simplify skincare routines to the essentials you need for healthier skin. Featuring Vickii Ma in this post where I raid her skincare shelf for what I would recommend!...
The outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus (n-Cov) in Singapore this year has heightened fears because of Singapore's experience with the SARS virus in 2003. One way to stay protected is to improve your immunity to defend against virus infection on top of exercising precautions. This review shares how....
The Inkey List is a very affordable skincare brand that launched in Singapore last year. This review will share my favourites and misses from The Inkey List and help you to decode ingredients like retinols, polyglutamic acid, PHA, vitamin C and niacinamide. Learn how to use these ingredients for healthier skin!...