Dry, oily, or sensitive skin? Guess what, it’s Skin Health, Not Skin Type™. The era of customized skincare based on traditional skin typing is over. At the Dr.TWL Asian Skin Research Institute, we are moving into the cutting edge of personalized beauty, shifting toward targeted protocols based on original zonal dysbiosis research published in leading…
Author: Dr. Teo Wan Lin
Is Skin Type Just a Biological Myth? Here’s a dermatologist’s take. Categorizing your face as oily/dry or combination is scientifically obsolete. At the Asian Skin Research Institute’s Biodermatology Division, our quest has gone beyond skin types to the treatment of Zonal Dysbiosis. Join Dr. Teo Wan Lin, board-certified dermatologist, chief scientific officer and author of…
Advancing the Science of Botanical Acne Treatments While traditional acne interventions often focus on aggressive synthetic agents, the Asian Skin Research Institute has pioneered a new clinical paradigm. This initiative explores the efficacy of botanical acne treatments through the lens of Blemish Cycle Management. By moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach, our research identifies how…
For years, the skincare industry has operated under a quiet limitation known as the 500 Dalton Rule. This biological law dictates that molecules larger than 500 Daltons cannot effectively penetrate the skin barrier. In simpler terms, this means that many of the world’s most potent botanical ingredients—collagen, peptides, and raw extracts—are physically too large to…
Korean Beauty, or K-Beauty, has taken the world by storm. With its focus on achieving flawless, radiant skin – often dubbed “glass skin” – it’s no wonder that millions have been captivated by its intricate routines and innovative products. But with great popularity comes a great deal of misinformation. From the legendary 10-step routine to…
In a world saturated with fleeting beauty trends and quick-fix solutions, a new paradigm of skincare is emerging – one that looks beyond the surface to cultivate lasting skin health from within. This is the realm of the holistic skin coach, a professional who blends the art of coaching with the science of dermatology to…
Acne is a widespread skin condition that affects individuals across various age groups, particularly teenagers and young adults. It is characterized by the presence of pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and cysts, often occurring on the face, back, and shoulders. Acne develops when hair follicles become clogged with excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria, leading to…
Skincare truly can be simple. The best way to conceptualise how skincare affects the skin is really as straightforward as how water interacts with skin. Beauty marketing and buzzwords like “science of beauty” sometimes intimidate users who just want a simple way, a basic skincare routine to care for their skin, for skin health. My…
You may already be aware of the importance of skin barrier function—how it can affect the condition of the skin, but how exactly? Skin hydration and the stratum corneum barrier have been active areas of dermatologic research for a good decade. Alongside these developments, consumers are beginning to find their interest piqued about the subject, largely…
In this article, we share skincare tips for skin around the eyes, and include excerpts from Natural Beauty DIY Skincare for Women: Dermatologist Guide to Holistic At-Home Facials, by Dr. Teo Wan Lin, one of Asia’s most prominent dermatologists and leading international beauty KOL. We will be covering the science behind how the skin around…