As convenient as it is to scroll through Instagram or TikTok for immediate beauty and skincare tips, it is hard to beat a reference book for comprehensive, easy to follow information from an expert. Whether you are looking for a beginner’s guide to skincare, or want to focus more on the different types of acne…
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Beauty books are in. We aren’t just looking for beauty products online anymore. We want to be empowered to make our skincare and beauty decisions. Read on to discover why board certified dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin thinks beauty books are THE BEAUTY TREND to watch for in 2023. Why beauty books are a must…
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 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 of scars that can develop.…
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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 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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SKIN SLEUTH SERIES BY DR.TWL EP 1 : THE SCIENCE BEHIND MOISTURISER FORMULATIONS Hi guys this is Dr. TWL, your Skin Sleuth here. In this series, we will share the science behind skincare active ingredients. We’re going to shed light on how skincare active ingredients directly affect cell processes and how we can expect to…
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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…
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Ep 63: The Science of Beauty Sleep An urban lifestyle replete with its glorification of dazzling city lights and late nights has influenced many to take sleep for granted. While the effects of sleep deprivation on our health and immune system are well established, emerging research now suggests that sleep deprivation can have a direct…