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....
Skincare and K-beauty fans, this is your sign to head to Seoul. Sharing my best and favourite beauty stores and experiences in Korea; beyond Olive Young, Tamburins and Sulwhasoo. Get a personalised colour analysis, live your K-drama dreams and discover flagships of your favourite brands (and at better deals) with all my recommendations and tips in this review....
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. ...