Science of Beauty - A Scientific Education Network by Dr. Teo Wan LinSKIN 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…
We measure the best brightening serums by the effectiveness of their antioxidant ingredients. Antioxidants refer to compounds that have the ability to fight free radical damage. This is common in all phytochemical compounds which derive from botanicals. It is important because most photoaging arises due to environmental damage in the form of UV radiation as…
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Ep 49: LED Red Light Therapy for Home Beauty Care This week, Dr. Teo Wan Lin highlights the importance of a well designed home LED facial device that delivers red light. Red light therapy used in the dermatologist office setting stimulates cellular mitochondria, increases collagen production and reduces inflammation. Besides being highly effective, the LG Pra.L…
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Ep 44: TikTok Skincare Hacks That Work & Those to Avoid Dr. Teo: Hi guys and welcome to this week’s episode of Dermatologist Talks: Science of Beauty. I’m Dr. Teo Wan Lin of TWL Specialist Skin and Laser Centre and today we’re going to talk about various TikTok skincare hacks and how they might be…
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Ep42: Why Pure Retinol is the Gold Standard – Dermatologist’s Guide to Anti-Aging Skincare View this post on Instagram A post shared by Teo Wan Lin 张婉琳 (@drteowanlin) Dr.Teo: Hi guys, welcome to this week’s episode of Dermatologist Talks: Science of Beauty. I’m Dr. Teo Wan Lin of TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre and…
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Ep41: Skin Icing – Dermatologist Take on Putting Ice on Your Face Dr.Teo: Hi guys, welcome to this week’s episode of Dermatologist Talks: Science of Beauty. I’m Dr. Teo Wan Lin of TWL Specialist Skin and Laser Centre and today we’re going to be talking about skin icing. Skin icing is a relatively new term…
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Ep 36: Skin Whitening is Neither Safe nor Trendy – A Dermatologist’s Take on Skin Color Dr.TWL: Hi guys and welcome to today’s episode of Dermatologist Talks: Science of beauty. I’m Dr. Teo Wan Lin of TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre and Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals. Today we’re going talk about the phenomenon of skin whitening…
