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Most of us are familiar with the term "anti-aging". It is a term that has dominated skincare marketing, aesthetic medicine, and dermatology for decades. But over the past five years, the conversation in medicine has shifted toward a more functional  direction of looking at ageing through the lens of biological health, instead of cosmetic signs fo ageing. This is the principle behind skin longevity, and it represents a distinct framework for understanding and caring for skin. In this article, I'll explain what skin longevity means in dermatology and how it differs from conventional anti-aging. For an understanding of skin longevity shapes...

29 April, 2026 /

A guide to French pharmacy skincare from an aesthetic doctor and Parisian pharmacist. Everything you need to know about shopping for French pharmacy skincare brands, shopping tips, the skincare worth buying and the best pharmacies in Paris....

17 April, 2026 /

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 2024 and early 2025 were dominated by PDRN and Rejuran-inspired skincare, my prediction is that poly-D,L-lactic acid (PDLLA) may be one of the next skincare ingredients to trend in K-beauty. That is not because PDLLA is suddenly new, but more medical aesthetic brands are now trying to translate their in-clinic treatments into topical skincare. Compared to newer, trendy skincare ingredients, PDLLA is already used as collagen biostimulator skinbooster injectable. That gives it a very different starting point from a typical marketing-led ingredient. Following the success of Rejuran skincare and similar PDRN skincare, Juvelook skincare seems to be following a similar...

21 March, 2026 /

Keratosis pilaris, or chicken skin,and presents differently in Singaporean and Asian skin compared to Caucasians. The spectrum of filaggrin gene mutations that result in KP also differs in Asians versus European populations, making locally informed treatment essential. This doctor's review explains the causes, genetic factors, and evidence-based treatment options for chicken skin and its sequelae. ...

15 March, 2026 /

Skin longevity insights from the NUS Geromedicine Longevity Conference 2026. As our understanding of systemic healthspan improves, some of the lessons and research into biological processes of ageing can also advance skin longevity. Sharing my takeaways from this conference and ongoing research into cellular senescence, mitophagy and NAD+ supplementation....

28 February, 2026 /

A doctor's review of the newly launched Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum with a deep dive into vitamin C skincare and the science behind the formula. Find out if this luxury serum is worth its $560 price tag in this blogpost....

27 January, 2026 /

Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can worsen acne due to hormonal shifts. Learn about the biology behind breakouts and acne flares by acne and cycle-sync your skincare routine through these phases and hormonal fluctuations for better skin support....

17 January, 2026 /