Our skin starts to show the first signs of aging as we enter our late 20s and early 30s – no thanks to a series of complex biological processes that change the way our skin looks and feels. The common symptoms of aging include fine lines and wrinkles,...
Our skin is our largest organ that has the natural ability to heal itself. The problem is, oxidative stress from our lifestyle habits such as sun exposure, smoking, diet, and stress can all quickly add up and go against us – causing our skin to lose...
By now, most people should know how important cleansing comes in the first step of the skincare routine. It cleanses the skin from dirt and grime, and preps it for the following skincare products such as serum and moisturiser. For daytime, the last step is typically...
Hair loss is a problem that currently plagues about 70% of men and 40% of women worldwide. While it is designed to physically protect us from external forces and regulate our body temperature – our hair has more so become a symbol of our youth and vitality...
Getting acne scars is a common occurrence after an acne breakout. Often harder to treat than acne itself – acne scars are generally categorized into two main groups: atrophic and hypertrophic scars. Also known as depressed acne scars, atrophic scars are the most common type of scarring...
Acne remains to be a subject that isn’t completely understood by scientists and medical experts on what exactly causes the condition. As more studies are conducted, and as medicine advances, there will be new approaches to treating acne. Research done in 2017 suggested that the P.acnes bacteria comes...
With celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen and Kylie Jenner openly flaunting their stretch marks on social media – it is clear that nobody is immune from these natural yet pesky lines. Often appearing as white, red, purple, and brown streaks on the upper arms, tummy, back,...
Melasma is a common skin pigmentation problem that affects over 45 million people globally; and in Singapore, about 1,500 women suffer from this condition annually. It involves the appearance of blotchy and brownish patches commonly over the cheeks, as well as the forehead, nose bridge...
As most of us are now confined to our homes and practising physical distancing, various aspects of our previous normalcy have been forced to change and adapt. And our skin may be feeling the effects too. The reality is, being cooped up at home with little...
Patients today are always on the lookout for the most innovative and minimally-invasive treatments that aren’t only safe and effective, but also provide natural-looking results. When it comes to lifting the face, the first option that comes to mind is the traditional facelift – an age-old...