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Ep 88: Le Serum by Dior Science– An Awakening of Skin LVMH research today reveals the phoenix flower— the mythical Longoza now in a fermented form. A total of 85 molecules penetrate deep into skin— anchoring mother cells at the dermo-epidermal junction. Instrumental studies show record efficacy— with skin-smoothening effects…

Ep 87: The Faces of Intelligent Beauty in Ancient China: Shangguan Wan’er In the Tang Dynasty, Intelligent Beauty Shangguan Wan’er, was an imperial consort also described as the female prime minister. Wan’er was groomed by Empress Wu Zetian, who is recognised as the only female sovereign in the history of…

2023 The Year of the Exposome @drteowanlin Will you still love me, when I’m no longer young and beautiful? #beautytok #foreveryoung #agewell ♬ Young And Beautiful – Lana Del Rey The exposome refers to the sum of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that contribute to skin aging, the physiological process…

Ep 85: A Story of Beauty Off the coasts of Normandy, Monsieur Christian Dior had cultivated a garden of roses. Close to the family villa Les Rhumbs, he had discovered a rose in particular. One that radiated a unique beauty, one who despite the harsh sea winds, thrived and blossomed.…

Ep 84: The Great Beauty Reset  In the previous episode, we touched on how one of the key defining characteristics of aesthetic beauty- with respect to human-to-human perception, innately encompasses the intrinsic value of being alive. Continuing on, we delve into what the decay of beauty means, on a scientific basis.…

@drteowanlin What do you think? New podcast up 👆🏻 Ep 83: Beauty is Alive Can AI win in the game of beauty? When AlphaGo, a computer program based on deep learning networks, developed to play the board game Go, beat the reigning world champion Lee Sedol, alarm bells went off.…

Ep 82: Surreal Dreams – The Secret to A Beautiful Mind The hippocampus plays a crucial role in memories, imagination as well as the process of dreaming. Ever wonder why we dream? Are human minds designed to replicate reality in the imaginary world of dreams? What scientists now consider essential…

A Brain Game To Change Your Perception- Inside Out Beauty Ep 81: Butterfly Brain Games~ Beauty in a Game of Chance In our Anniversary Podcast Special, we celebrate beauty with a game. I created Butterfly Brain Games as a companion to this podcast where we entertain alternative ideas about what…

Ep 80: Horror Beauty – A Satire of Our Self-loathing Horror is a genre in fiction books, film and also art. There has been a rise in popularity for adult horror beauty coloring books, especially as gifts around the time of Halloween. We know that adult coloring specifically induces a…

Ep 79: How Antioxidants Influence Acne Treatment View this post on Instagram A post shared by Teo Wan Lin 张婉琳 (@drteowanlin) In this episode, Dr. Teo Wan Lin, board-certified dermatologist, shares about oxidative stress and acne, and the effects of antioxidant skincare.  We have all heard about damaging free radicals…

Ep 78: How to Prevent and Treat Acne Scars View this post on Instagram A post shared by Teo Wan Lin 张婉琳 (@drteowanlin) Acne marks or scars are a common concern. This podcast episode goes in depth into the types of acne, how exactly acne scars form, and different types…

Ep 77: Imagining Beauty- The Key to Aging Gracefully In my research paper “On Thoughts Emotions Facial Expressions and Aging” I proposed the pathways by which our mental and emotional world directly shapes our aging faces. The last few podcasts have focused on how the brain influences our facial aesthetics. As…

Ep 76: Healthy Skin Aging Begins With Skin Resilience What is the skin barrier? Repairing your skin barrier  The skin barrier is best thought of as a protective wall between the internal environment of the body and the external. A healthy skin barrier enables all your organ cells to function…

Ep 75: All About Hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation is often associated with aging. However, there are actually many different types of pigmentation that dermatologists encounter. While not all forms of hyperpigmentation on the face are the same, there are a few common pathways that effective treatment options can target. Melanocytes are the…

Ep 74: How to Incorporate Glycolic Acid Into Your Skincare Routine Everyone wants to have radiant, glowing skin. As one of the most popular active ingredients used in chemical peels at the dermatologist’s office and also incorporated in skincare, glycolic acid truly deserves its reputation as a star exfoliator. How…

Ep 73: Demystifying Hair Loss Treatments- What Works and What Doesn’t View this post on Instagram A post shared by Teo Wan Lin 张婉琳 (@drteowanlin) This week’s podcast episode is a masterclass sponsored by L’Oreal Paris, the beauty giant behind the latest Full Resist Anti-Hair Fall range. Backed by evidence-based ingredients…

Ep 72: Our Faces Tell the Story of Our Lives The world has been witness to the diabolical events unfolding in Ukraine over the past few weeks. The internal horror we each feel to the atrocities committed is testament to the fact that human beings have an innate sense of…

Ep 71: The Emotional World of Beauty – Beauty in the Mind  Possessing “inner beauty” isn’t just the consolation prize for those less than genetically blessed with physical beauty. Science tells us that our perception of beauty is deeply rooted in our psychological makeup, which colors the way we view beauty.…

Ep 70: 2022 Skincare Trends Part 3 – Intelligent Beauty An Invention of the Mind — Intelligent Beauty Beauty is a topic of fascination throughout millennia. Gustav Fechner, the pioneer of modern psychology proposed a set of metrics which could be used to statistically define the experience of beauty. Known…

Ep 69: 2022 Skincare Trends Part 2: How to be Beautiful Inside Out  Self-care is more than just a buzzword. At the heart of a skincare routine is an emphasis on wellbeing. Practising your skincare ritual daily is self-care in action. Behind this is the science of the brain-skin connection,…