Dr Rachel Ho’s Blog

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New Zealand has banned "forever chemicals" or PFAS in cosmetics due to health and environmental concerns. PFAS are chemicals that are resilient to breakdown; and can accumulate in the environment. These chemicals have been linked to adverse health outcomes. Here's a review of PFAS and its effects on human health and the implications and timeline of NZ's ban of cosmetics with PF

A new ingredient in the field of dermatology and aesthetics that is fast becoming a hot topic: Exosome. Already trending in searches, exosomes are a buzzword that's predicted to be big in 2024 and beyond; with predictions that exosome treatments could overtake collagen stimulating treatments in popularity. Here's everything you need to know about exosomes: what they are, the science, data and safe

Meet skincare’s newest influencers: Generation Alpha. Baby Beauty and tween skincare influencers are shaping the beauty industry with stores like Sephora and cosmetics brands like e.l.f Cosmetics and Bubble leveraging on TikTok to win over young kids. A look at how the skin of children differ from adults; and how to select skincare for paediatrics. Also, answering the question of whether should

Exclusive Japanese skincare and makeup brands to know in 2024 for your next holiday! While some Japanese cosmetics brands like Shiseido and Kose have a global brands, niche skincare and makeup brands like DamDam and Suqqu are popular in Japan. Here are 5 of my recommendations of these J-beauty brands that are not available in Singapore. I recommend checking out products from these brands when you'