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....
Ectoin (also ectoine) is predicted to be 2024's hottest skincare ingredient. Ectoin is an extremolyte that protects organisms from extreme conditions. In the skin, ectoin can strengthen the skin barrier and quench dry skin. Explaining the science and studies behind this trending ingredient that will be on everyone's lips in 2024. in this active ingredient guide....
An aesthetic doctor's predictions for trends that will dominate the medical aesthetics industry in 2024; with an insight into new and improved treatments and shifting beauty standards. All you need to know about new innovations and paradigms...
What will be the biggest skincare and beauty trends for 2024? Take a leaf out of K-beauty's playbook; for a prediction of how cosmetics products will look like. The good news is, we can expect that some of your everyday favourites will be improved with newer delivery systems, hyper-personalisation and upgraded classic ingredients!...
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....
Exclusive Japanese skincare and makeup brands to know in 2024 for your next holiday! While some Japanese cosmetics brands like Shiseido and Kose have a global brands, niche skincare and makeup brands like DamDam and Suqqu are popular in Japan. Here are 5 of my recommendations of these J-beauty brands that are not available in Singapore. I recommend checking out products from these brands when you're in Japan!...
Calf slimming with Botulinum toxin is gaining popularity in Asia for slimmer legs without surgery. Why is this treatment particularly popular in Asia? Explaining the science and safety of calf reduction with botulinum toxin in Singapore....
Snail mucin is a trending skincare ingredient obtained from snails. It contains a number of proteins, vitamins and glycolic acid for a number of skincare benefits. Learn more about this popular Korean skincare ingredient and my review of COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence which is currently viral on TikTok....