Dr Rachel Ho’s Blog

Stay informed of the latest news and expert insights in skincare science, beauty tips and aesthetic trends.

Interest for lipohydroxy acid skincare surged in K-beauty; and this acid looks poised for a popularity growth in 2025 and beyond! First developed by French cosmetics conglomerate L'Oréal, this gentle acid is becoming mainstream in Korean skincare as popular K-beauty brands like Torriden, Numbuzin and Some by Mi feature LHA. The skincare science on salicylic acid's gentle sister that&#03

Approved by the US FDA in 2023, Skinvive is the new injectable moisturiser in Singapore that improves skin hydration for glowy skin, smaller pores and lesser wrinkles. Microdroplets of hyaluronic acid are injected into the dermis to hydrate and kick start the skin's collagen building for younger looking and brighter skin. All you need to know about this new treatment; and how it compares to Hybrid

Chinese beauty brands are on the rise- and it's more than just Douyin beauty driving the C-beauty demand. Modernising traditional Chinese ingredients with modern formulations, Chinese brands are rivalling their Korean and Japanese brands by providing innovative products at affordable prices with creative marketing strategies that appeal to a wide audience. C-beauty will be big, and here are the br