How to Repair Your Skin Barrier: Signs, Skincare, Recovery
Dr Rachel Ho explains damaged skin barrier symptoms, cleanser and moisturiser choices, recovery and when persistent irritation needs medical care.
Dr Rachel Ho’s Blog
Stay informed of the latest news and expert insights in skincare science, beauty tips and aesthetic trends.
How to Make Botulinum toxin and Filler Injections Last Longer
How can the results of Botulinum toxin and filler injections be prolonged? 4 easy steps; no medications needed. Skincare tips and FAQs about how exercise affects Botulinum toxin and filler metabolism answered too.
What Happens to Your Skin on an Airplane Flight
Travelling for the holidays? Your skin may look dull and feel dry and puffy on flights. Here's a guide to keeping your skin moisturised and barrier at its best on your flight, with a face mask on. No inflight sheet mask or champagne selfie needed!
Can Your Skin Become Immune to Skincare Products?
Have you ever experienced using a skincare product that you love; only to find that its effects and benefits on your skin are wearing off? Can skin become immune or “used to” a product? Are your skincare products becoming less effective ? Do we need to change skincare products whenever this happens? Answering these questions and explaining the physiology of skin and how active ingredients work
Neck Hybrid Cooperative Complex Injectable Moisturiser to Lift, Tighten and Rejuvenate the Neck
For sagging, wrinkles and dryness in the neck, Profhilo is a very good treatment. This injectable moisturiser is designed to build collagen and elastin fibres to lift, tighten and hydrate the skin. Learn all about neck rejuvenation with Profhilo injections in this review. Showing how it's done and answering FAQs here.
Tranexamic Acid for Hyperpigmentation Explained
Does tranexamic acid lighten hyperpigmentation? This ingredient was originally developed as an oral medication to stop excessive bleeding. TXA has found its way into dermatology as it may help to lighten melasma when taken orally or used in skincare. Learn all about how tranexamic acid works, its safety, efficacy, limitations and how to use it right. I'll also review Skinceuticals' Disco
Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia: A Complication of Coolsculpting Fat Freezing
Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) is a complication of Coolsculpting fat freezing. Supermodel Linda Evangelista has recently shared that PAH after Coolsculpting cryolipolysis has left her deformed and filed a lawsuit against Zeltiq, the makers of Coolsculpting. Learn more about fat freezing and PAH in this review on body contouring.
Peptides for Skin: Benefits, Types and Serum Guide
Dr Rachel Ho explains peptide skincare, including copper peptides, Matrixyl and Argireline, current serums, evidence, side effects and use in Singapore.
5 Worst TikTok Skincare & Beauty Trends to Avoid
The viral skincare and beauty hacks from TikTok that will damage your skin. A doctor's guide to the worst advice from TikTok.
