Dr Rachel Ho’s Blog

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Hailed as the alternative to retinol sans side effects, Bakuchiol is a plant ingredient that lightens pigmentation and reduces wrinkles. This review covers all you need to know about the latest anti-aging ingredient and a guide on how to choose Bakuchiol skincare products.

Can large facial pores be shrunk? Does heat enlarge pores? Busting myths and discussing the causes of enlarged facial pores in this review. Not all lasers can shrink pores too; so if you're wondering why your pores are still enlarged after numerous sessions of lasers, this review will explain why and share which treatments work and which ones don't.

If you're pregnant or trying to conceive, some common skincare ingredients and medications are unsafe. This pregnancy skincare guide will share with you some of the safe and unsafe ingredients to avoid. Plus, a doctor's tips on how to amp up your home skincare routine to avoid melasma, dull skin and pregnancy acne.

Does cult beauty brand, The Ordinary, live up to its expectations of high quality skincare products at affordable prices? Ahead of its arrival in Singapore, I'll be sharing my hits and misses from The Ordinary's line up, decode their ingredients and share how you can incorporate some of these products in your daily routine based on your skin type.