Shaving-related irritation is one of the most popular cosmetic complaints among men. While it can affect any part of the face, the neck area is particularly sensitive to shaving nicks and redness. If you are looking to keep your shave smooth and irritation-free, stick around as we share a few useful tips below. A Smooth…
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Exfoliation, or the removal of dead skin cells from the outermost layer of the skin, is an important and necessary part of any skincare routine. However, if the word ‘exfoliation’ conjures up to you the action of scrubbing your face with harsh granules, you may be doing more harm to your skin than good. So…
What happens to your skin when you drink too much? To maintain the health of your skin, you may want to think twice before you reach for one too many drinks. Alcohol can be pretty harsh on the skin. Here’s why. Premature ageing When broken down, alcohol produces molecules called aldehydes. Such molecules cause damage…
Are you tired of your skin getting greasy midday? Oily skin is a common cosmetic problem that gives the appearance of shiny skin. While there is no way to prevent it, there are certain techniques that can help fight it. What causes oily skin? We begin by understanding the oil, or sebaceous, glands on our…
Types of Dark Spots Struggling with dark spots? To treat them, you first have to know the kind of pigmentation you have. Melasma Melasma is characterized by irregular brown patches on the skin and can typically be found on the forehead, upper lip, nose and the chin. Melasma is the result of an overproduction of…
Dermal fillers are minimally invasive mainstay cosmetic treatments used to help return the appearance of volume and youth to ageing skin. Volume deficiency, scars, wrinkles, lip augmentation (plumping), facial sculpting and contouring are common facial concerns targeted by dermal fillers. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about them: how they work,…
When it comes to acne, most of us tend to think of facial acne – the most visible form of acne vulgaris. Back and chest acne, or truncal acne, is often overlooked even though more than half of people with facial acne can also have truncal acne. Further, acne on any part of the body can…
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Does Makeup Aggravate Acne?
Does makeup cause acne? The straightforward answer is no. However, certain ingredients in cosmetics can aggravate acne. We explain how and which products to avoid below. How do cosmetics aggravate acne? The two major causes of acne are genetics and a bacterium called Proprionibacterium acnes (P. acnes). Neither of these originate from makeup. However, several substances in your makeup…
Are you wondering if it is necessary to incorporate a ‘wait time’ between each step of your skincare regime? Read on as we ask a dermatologist, Dr Teo Wan Lin, to find out. 1. Do you agree with the ‘waiting time’ skincare routine method? If so, why? If no, why? From a dermatologist’s perspective, a…
Anyone who has survived adolescence knows the feeling of seeing an ugly head of pus on the face and having the urge to press it out by skin-picking. Despite many commonly known warnings about the evils that befall those that pop pimples (the pimples will spread, grow infected and/or scar), few resist. However, there are…