In today’s episode, Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin teaches you how to choose the ideal face serum for your skin type. Face serums are essentially lightweight formulations that contain water-soluble active ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid instead of ceramides or lipids which are typically present in cream formulations. What are the advantages of using a face serum in your skincare routine and what is the ideal face serum? Listen on as Dermatologist Dr.TWL explains these face serum recommendations in this video. If you enjoyed this episode, please ..read more

Benzoyl Peroxide: A Dermatologist on Science-splaining Benzoyl peroxide in acne creams generating carcinogenic benzene, is there cause for concern or not? It’s trendy now to defend science, but what is science, when it is practiced to the exclusion of all viewpoints?  Let’s go through the actual paper to better consider the validity of viewpoints that have emerged, namely that the extreme temperatures involved in benzene byproduct generation are unrealistic scenarios. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple podcasts so the podcast can be enjoye ..read more

In this workshop we will be covering the following - Why skin on the lips is different - Common skin conditions affecting the lips - Step by Step dermatologist designed lip care protocol - How the right lip product can treat lip dryness and aging  The following is a lip care routine I designed, as part of my work on developing lip cosmeceuticals.  Get the full workshop complete with lecture notes https://www.twlskin.com/best-lip-treatment-for-dry-lips-an-expert-guide/ Secrets behind the best lip treatment for dry lips: choose the right lipstick base! Dermocosmetics are the gold st ..read more

Did you know that the best foam cleanser for oily skin is one that actually shouldn’t dry out your skin? In this week’s podcast I’m going to spill the beans on how to harmonize oily skin from the outside in. We’ll cover my top criteria for choosing a face wash for oily skin, the science behind sebaceous gland activity and the dangers behind drugstore foam cleansers that may in fact harm the skin barrier.  Get the full tutorial complete with lecture notes and slides at https://www.twlskin.com/the-1-best-foam-cleanser-for-oily-skin/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star re ..read more

On-Demand Workshop on Skincare Routine Steps Welcome to The Slide Show with Dr.TWL Episode 2, where we present skin science in bite-sized formats. Today we will be covering the first, fundamental step in skincare routines, makeup removal. Makeup removal What are the two main formulation options for makeup removers? The first is a micellar formulation. The second, an oil-based cleanser or an emulsion, sometimes known as a “milk” cleanser. I will go through the pros and cons of each but first let us define some terms. How does micellar water work? Micellar water works by hydrophobic (water-hat ..read more

How does cleansing affect the skin microbiome? Cleansing is an important part of the skin microbiome because it helps to restore the natural balance of good and bad bacteria. In acne prone individuals, we consider propionibacterium acnes as a pathogenic bacteria. P acnes otherwise doesn’t cause problems in other individuals. The reason is because excessive growth of p acnes occurs in individuals who produce a certain type of oil- defined by its physical and chemical composition. P. acnes has been identified in acne prone individuals which drives a vicious cycle of inflammation and comedone for ..read more

Our skin’s source of water comes from the deeper layers of the skin. When the skin is initially exposed to a dry environment, our skin reacts by delivering more water to the skin surface. The surge of water supply eventually plateaus (given there is only so much that the deeper skin layers can delivery), and this ultimately leads to dry skin. A facial mist delivers water content to the skin surface to preserve hydration levels. While some of the facial mist will be lost to the surroundings, it still helps to keep the skin moisturized. A mist also enhances skin viscoelasticity by softening th ..read more

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What is the best skincare routine for acne? How do you choose the ideal regimen to prevent acne breakouts? Join me in this masterclass as we dive deep into the science of acne and the art of skincare routines.   Eucerin’s ProACNE Solution is a dermatologist recommended holistic approach addressing the underlying causes of acne from the outside-in. Available at https://bit.ly/eucerinsgacne Want more of our podcast? Episode Recaps and Notes: https://www.scienceofbeauty.net/; Instagram: @drteowanlin; Youtube: http://bit.ly/35rjbve ..read more

Hair fall is a condition that can affect both men and women. While it most commonly begins in mid-life, there are steps we can take to prevent and treat it. Hair loss is a condition that can be influenced by hormonal factors, genetics and especially scalp health. In this episode, I’m going to be sharing my top tips on building an ideal hair and scalp care routine that focuses on strengthening and anchoring your roots—for healthy hair inside out.  This masterclass is sponsored by Clear Haircare, a leader in hair and scalp cosmeceuticals. Clear Scalpceuticals Hair Fall Resist for women and ..read more