Books

Edible Beauty: Dermatologist’s Guide to an Anti-Ageing Diet

Edible Beauty, written by one of Singapore’s prominent dermatologists Dr. Teo Wan Lin from TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre, is a comprehensive compilation of superfoods that have been proven to have positive effects on your skin, and slow down the ageing process. Superfoods have been gaining prominence in the overall wellness and beauty industry, because, after all, we are what we eat, and what better way to look beautiful than to stay healthy at the same time. This book also publishes for the very first time, Dr Teo’s research into the topic of edible beauty, as well as a colour schematic, known as the nutraceutical colour code developed by Dr Teo herself, which is a convenient and easy way to plan your meals.

Masking Up: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Maskne

Masking Up – A Dermatologist’s Guide to Maskne is written by Dr. Teo Wan Lin, one of Singapore’s prominent dermatologists and medical director at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre.

Mask acne or ‘maskne’ for short is a new term coined during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, more precisely known as acne mechanica or occlusion acne to dermatologists. This book is written as a guide to the phenomenon, with skincare, makeup tips for the “new normal” of mask-wearing, as well as information on how to choose the right fabric mask. 

Dr. Teo leads the development of a materials science research arm, Dr.TWL Biomaterials, that focuses on ecologically sustainable, novel biomaterials for skin applications. As the first dermatologist-led cosmeceutical textile company, the biomaterials arm develops cutting edge technology for new generation biofunctional textiles. A pioneer dermatologist in the
field of biofunctional textiles development, Dr. Teo’s original research letter “Diagnostic and Management Considerations of Maskne in the Era of COVID-19” was published by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, ranked the top* dermatology journal internationally, in October 2020.

*2019 impact factor rankings published by the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) Web of Science Group.

Haircare Bible: Dermatologist’s Tips for Haircare and Hair Loss

The Haircare Bible is written by accredited dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin, author of Skincare Bible — Dermatologist Tips for Cosmeceutical Skincare, and medical director at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre. Do you have a hair care concern? Are you suffering from hair loss? This book is your ultimate guide to the commonest hair and scalp care questions. This is a handy compilation of tips on haircare, presented in an accessible FAQ format with dermatologist’s pearls in each section.

Dr. Teo Wan Lin is one of Singapore’s prominent dermatologists and is also an expert in cosmeceutical research and development. She is the founder of Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals, one of the top dermatologist-formulated cosmeceutical skincare and haircare lines that has been featured in the Elle Beauty Book, T Magazine by the New York Times, CLEO, Her World, Lucy’s Magazine, Beauty Archive, Ellements Magazine and Business Insider. This book offers valuable insights from years of clinical experience. It is a compilation of haircare tips dispensed right out of a dermatologist’s office. 

Dr. Teo attained her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Degree from the National University of Singapore and subsequently went on to qualify as a specialist dermatologist accredited by the Specialist Accreditation Board, Singapore. Dr. Teo is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (College of Physicians, Chapter of Dermatologists) and a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK). She is the medical director and dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre, an accredited dermatologist practice in the heart of Singapore’s medical hub. She is widely consulted for her skincare and haircare expertise. Follow her on Instagram @drteowanlin.

Skincare Bible: Dermatologist’s Tips For Cosmeceutical Skincare

Dr. Teo Wan Lin is one of Singapore’s prominent consultant dermatologists, and medical director at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre. She is regularly interviewed and consulted as an expert by the media on skincare, skin diseases like acne, sensitive skin and eczema, as well as on new product launches relating to cosmetic ingredients and skin technology.

Dr. Teo is widely quoted by women’s magazines as a regular contributor and resident beauty specialist for various beauty magazines such as ZCOOP by Zalora, BURO 24/7, Daily Vanity, Female Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Men’s Health and Men’s Folio. From 2017, she entered into an exclusive collaboration with Singapore’s leading women’s magazine Her World, for a monthly “Ask a Dermatologist” feature, which answers some of the most pressing beauty and skincare questions. She was the lead author of the only medical study on pigmentation led by skincare supplement giant, Crystal Tomato®, performed at the National Skin Centre in 2014, published in the Journal of Pigmentary Disorders. She is involved as a beauty panel judge on Singapore Women’s Weekly and Her World for their yearly skincare and cosmetic makeup product reviews.

In this book, Dr. Teo presents a unique FAQ format of the commonest beauty questions that is catered to both beauty aficionados as well as sufferers of skin conditions such acne, sensitive skin and rosacea for tips on home skincare.

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