1. What does sugar in diet do to our skin? Sugar in diet is measured by the Glycemic Index (GI)– a value assigned to foods based on the effect they have on your blood sugar levels. Studies have suggested that diet, particularly dietary GI, may aggravate existing moderate-cystic acne. A high GI diet increases sebum… View Article
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Dr. Teo Wan Lin is an accredited dermatologist and an expert on cosmeceutical skincare research and development. She is the author of “Skincare Bible – Dermatologist’s Tips for Cosmeceutical Skincare” which was published July 2019 by leading bookstores Barnes & Noble, Baker & Taylor and Apple Books and available in bookstores islandwide from January 2020. She… View Article
Skin irritation? Breakouts? Allergies? Think it may be due to bad diet and unhealthy lifestyle? Or maybe because of your dirty beddings or perhaps pollution? All of that may be possible contributors to your unlikely skin concerns but have you ever wondered that maybe the problem could be in the makeup that you use? … View Article
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY YOUR SKINCARE PRODUCTS WITH YOUR RING FINGER How we apply our skincare is very important. Have you ever wondered why most skincare brands recommend in their product directions to use the ring finger and not any other fingers in applying and gently massaging the product unto your skin especially when it involves… View Article
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… View Article
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… View Article
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… View Article