THE EMPEROR OF RESILIENCEA Deep Dive into the Cellular Intelligence of Panax Ginseng. For millennia, Panax Ginseng was the exclusive reserve of the imperial court—the Emperor of herbs. Today, in the 2026 edition of the Asian Beauty Ingredient Report, we move beyond the lore. We are decoding the molecular architecture that makes this botanical the…
Tag: Anti-Ageing
Resveratrol for Skin What you will learn: You feel like your skin is aging….too fast. If you are bothered by dark spots, uneven skin tone and dull skin, cosmeceuticals can help. I’m a board-certified dermatologist and author of multiple scientific papers on the skin microbiome published in top dermatology journals such as the Journal of…
How does a retinol face serum compare with alternatives? If you have sensitive skin, you may want to consider these retinol alternatives. Retinol is traditionally regarded as the holy grail of OTC cosmeceuticals. As a derivative of vitamin A, retinol works by stimulating collagen production and targeting skin receptors known as nuclei acid receptors. It’s…
Looking for anti-aging skincare tips by a dermatologist? The science behind anti-aging actually shows that well-aging is a more accurate term. Do aesthetic treatments truly lead to anti-aging? Singapore dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin, published a key opinion piece in the International journal of Dermatology, “On Thoughts Emotions Facial Expressions and Aging”, with her research…
Are you looking for the best home facial device to augment your skincare regimen? The good news is, in this article we discuss with our founder, accredited Singapore dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin, on her top tips about what to look out for. Dr. Teo, who is also the chief scientific officer of Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals, is…
Want to hear an expert dermatologist’s advice on your skincare regimen? Singapore Dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin is the author of the Skincare Bible – Dermatologist’s Tips on Cosmeceutical Skincare. She is a prominent dermatologist practising at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre and is widely regarded as an expert in cosmeceutical skincare regimens. In…
Sunscreen is the most important skin care product you can use to protect your skin from the sun. A good sunscreen with potent UVA and UVB blocking can keep you from getting sunburnt. It also minimizes the development of wrinkles and other signs of aging, and can reduce your risk of skin cancer, according to the U.S. Food…
The old adage ‘you are what you eat’ has never been so true when it comes to skincare. Research has proven that an imbalanced balanced diet and bad eating habits are important factors in skin aging. In this article, we will explore the science behind an anti-aging diet, and the antioxidant-rich superfoods that play a…
Menopause officially begins one year after your last period, and can bring many changes to a woman’s body – especially to the skin. In this article, we explore how menopause affects the skin, traditional estrogen treatment, and promising cosmeceuticals in preventing and treating signs of aging in menopause skin. How does menopause affect the skin?…
What is a chemical peel? A chemical peel is the application of a high yet safe concentration of a certain acid on the skin. Superficial peels involve the use of acids such as salicylic acid and glycolic acid. They induce epidermal injury and the induced exfoliation is followed by dermal and epidermal regeneration from adjacent…