Can Asian sunscreens be trusted to give the SPF protection they promise? Ever since the Purito controversy, where the K-beauty brand's SPF 50+ sunscreen was found to only have SPF 19 based on ind...
23 April 2021
Sun protective clothing block out UV rays that damage the skin. The fabrics of these clothes have high ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) for reliable UV protection, especially when sunscreen applic...
20 April 2021
Can you get too much Botox? Here's a look at botox gone wrong; with botched botox examples from celebrities. Learn about how to avoid these side effects of over-injections and how to protect your...
12 March 2021
How does drinking coffee or using caffeine in skincare affect your skin? Coffee may reduce your risk of skin cancer, cellulite and rosacea. However, caffeine in eye creams may not improve dark eye cir...
26 February 2021
Hollow temples are a sign of ageing in the upper face, making a youthful face look gaunt and haggard. Fat, muscle and bone changes cause the natural convexity of the face to become concave. Temple fil...
18 February 2021
Isotretinoin (Accutane/ Roaccutane/ Nimegen) is one of the most powerful treatments for acne vulgaris (including cystic acne) and certain skin cancers. Warnings of side effects (e.g. depression, live...
20 January 2021
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....
05 January 2021
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has been linked to facial swelling and allergic reactions in patients who had dermal filler injections. Learn about the trial results; why facial swelling may occur after vacc...
29 December 2020
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 an...
11 December 2020
