Science of Beauty - A Scientific Education Network by Dr. Teo Wan LinEp 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 in 4 hours, double the…
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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 China. Historical writings state that…
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 responsible for the appearance of…
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. It was the cliff rose,…
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 that generate in response to…
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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 optimally. This means carrying out…
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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 cells that produce pigment, known…
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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 does it work? Do we…
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Ep 67: Photoaging & Barrier Function – How Hyaluronic Acid Improves the Skin Microenvironment View this post on Instagram A post shared by Teo Wan Lin 张婉琳 (@drteowanlin) Hyaluronic acid is a well-known skincare active. While most people are aware of its function in moisturizing the skin, what is equally important but lesser known is…
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Ep 65: How Cosmeceuticals Affect the Aging Skin Exposome This week’s podcast focuses on the aging skin exposome, a fairly recent concept in dermatology research which explains the physiological processes that result in skin aging. The skin exposome encompasses external environmental factors as well as internal, biological responses which also includes the use of cosmeceutical…
