Retinoids, Moisturiser or Gel Masking for Sebaceous Filaments: What works and what doesn’t? Sensitive, Oily-dehydrated skin edition Ask a Dermatologist: What are Sebaceous Filaments? Sebaceous filaments are thin tubes that line your sebaceous glands What’s inside a sebaceous filament? Oil glands produce oil, and so the joining tubes known as sebaceous filaments are filled with…
Category: Best Singapore Skincare Tips
Serum Recommendations: How to Choose Serums for Your Skin Type Here are some key barrier repair actives to look out for Face serums are lightweight formulations that contain water soluble active ingredients like Glycerin Sodium Hyaluronate Polyglutamic Acid Instead of ceramides or lipids which are typically in cream formulations There are certain advantages such as…
In this episode of SkinTok, you get my exfoliation guide for specific skin types: how you exfoliate truly makes all the difference. Exfoliation is essential for all skin types—but how you exfoliate makes all the difference. For sensitive skin types, skin flaking is unappealing, but attempting to rub or scrub will make sensitive, irritated and…
Resveratrol for acne scars: In this edition of Skincyclopedia, we unveil how resveratrol is a must-have ingredient in your acne skincare routine. What you will learn: ☐ What are the benefits of resveratrol for acne scars? ☐ How does resveratrol work? You may have heard about vitamin C and hyaluronic acid serums for acne scars,…
How do you get glowing skin? It boils down to 4 key concepts Microcirculation Skin tissue is fed with nutrients by blood circulating through vessels, just like any organ. Mini blood vessels known as microvasculature are particularly susceptible to aging processes and metabolic diseases like diabetes that can impair blood flow. Smoking can also have…
Welcome to Skincyclopedia – Singapore Edition by me, board-certified dermatologist Dr Teo Wan Lin. For all who are looking to survive Singapore’s heat and humidity with great skin still, you’ve come to the right place. I’ll be dishing out my skincare tips (nearly) every day and covering the latest developments on skincare and the world…