Skincare

Skinbetter Science's Alpharet Overnight Cream is a popular retinoid cream. The star ingredient is ethyl lactyl retinoate; which combines lactic acid and retinoic acid for treating signs of aging. In this review, we look at the ingredients of this product and I share my opinions and more affordable alternatives to Skinbetter Science's Alpharet Overnight Cream....

LED light therapy is used by doctors to treat acne, wound healing and skin rejuvenation in clincs. Specific wavelengths stimulates skin renewal and reduces inflammation. How do home LED light masks and devices compare? Everything you need to know about this innovative, non-invasive skin treatment featuring my review of FOREO UFO Smart Mask Device....

Maskne, hypersensitive skin, make up transfer are some of the problems of wearing face masks. Makeup artist Airin Lee shares her makeup tips and I share my skincare hacks for looking great while keeping skin healthy under face masks....

Dry, lax and thin skin; dark spots and obvious tendons and blood vessels are examples of aging in the hands. Profhilo hands injections is one treatment for skin hydration and building collagen and elastin for hand rejuvenation. Profhilo is not a hand filler; it rehydrates the skin while making the skin look and feel younger. Learn more about this anti-aging treatment in this review. ...

Dry, chapped lips are common because the lips lose water easily in air conditioning or dry climates. Lips can also age prematurely. This doctor's guide shares 5 tips on how to care for dry, chapped lips for healthy lips and how to choose lip balms....

Dr Rachel Ho explains azelaic acid for acne, pigmentation and rosacea, including popular products from Anua, Purito, The Ordinary and Paula’s Choice as well as prescription Skinoren, differences between the strengths of these products, side effects, pregnancy and how to use it....

Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma and solar letigenes are the most common skin pigmentation disorders in Singapore. The causes of hyperpigmentation, skincare, treatments and oral supplements for treating blemishes and dark spots reviewed in this blogpost....

Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema that affects children and adults. The symptoms of eczema flares are dry; itchy; and red skin patches. Eczema sufferers are prone to skin infection, hypersensitivity and premature skin aging. Avoiding triggers, skincare, diet, medications, phototherapy and injectable hyaluronic acid moisturisers for eczema treatment are reviewed in this blogpost....

Technology, IoT and innovation are revolutionising the beauty industry as beauty and skincare become high-tech and hyperpersonalised. Smart gadgets, simulation apps and 3D printed skincare are some of the trends that have emerged from the shift to 'beauty tech'. A look at how artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) and big data are redefining our relationship, perception and choices with beauty and skincare in this review as beauty companies get their skin in the game....

Needleless Profhilo is the latest trend in beauty salons in Singapore. Riding on the popularity of this anti-aging skin treatment, these "injection-free", "pain-free" and "no-downtime" alternatives use transdermal electroporation and plasma shower devices to increase delivery of hyaluronic acid into the epidermis. This review looks at how injection-less Profhilo works and whether they work at all....