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… View Article
Sunscreen is one of the most important ways to protect your skin’s appearance at any health and age. When used regularly, sunscreen for face and body helps to prevent sunburn, skin cancer, and premature signs of aging. In this article, accredited dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin answers commonly asked questions about sunscreen. Fact or fiction:… View Article
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many aspects of our life, from mask wearing giving rise to maskne, and other skin conditions; to even the effects of lifestyle changes on our skin. One might think that being home all the time would be a godsend for the skin — if only. From stress-induced inflammation to exposure… View Article
We know that long term exposure to blue light from digital devices can cause eye strain, hence, the advent of blue light filtering glasses. However can blue light, or visible light, damage the skin as well? In this article we will explain what visible light is, the effects of blue light on skin, and dermatologist… View Article
The ageing process is different for each person, but there are certain signs of ageing that are considered “premature” if you notice them before you turn 35. Our environment and lifestyle choices can cause our skin to age prematurely. We will discuss here 3 ways on how to prevent premature ageing. 1. Use an anti-ageing sunscreen The sun… View Article
It is not necessary to use a specific sunscreen dedicated to the under-eye area if the sunscreen you’re using is already a medical grade sunscreen that has been dermatologist-tested and ophthalmologist-tested. Nevertheless, sunscreen should not be applied too close to the eye area such as the lid margin because the very nature of effective sunscreens… View Article
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… View Article
Melanin is the culprit behind the dark spots that give us an uneven complexion. It is a brown pigment found in the basal layer of the epidermis. This pigment is synthesised by melanocytes. The process of melanin synthesis is termed melanogenesis. Melanocytes go through different stages of maturation, becoming more pigmented at each stage. Certain stimulants trigger a gene… View Article
What causes skin ageing? We know that skin ageing is a natural process that cannot be changed. Fine lines, wrinkles, sagging and dark spots are some changes in the skin as we grow older. While some of these changes are unavoidable, certain signs of ageing are actually caused by sun damage and can be avoided…. View Article
Alpha Hydroxyl Acid (AHA) Facial Treatments Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) are naturally-occurring compounds possessing unparalleled benefits to the skin and extensively used in a dermatologist’s office. Most AHAs are non-toxic and are often present in food and fruits, thus also known as fruit acids. The types of AHA used commonly for cosmetic purposes are glycolic… View Article
