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Dermatologist Talks: Science of Beauty Dr. Teo Wan Lin
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- Health & Fitness
A beauty podcast by dermatologist Dr Teo Wan Lin on the science of beauty in the art of expression. The author of "On Thoughts, Emotions, Facial Expressions & Aging” in the International Journal of Dermatology¹, Dr TWL expounds on neuroaesthetics, the science of how the brain perceives beauty and the particular influence of art on the brain.
Master Your Beauty Game A brand new perspective on how-to beauty. Discover how to be beautiful by embracing your most authentic self. Get Beautiful Inside Out For 2023.
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Ask a Dermatologist: The Secret to the Perfect Medifacial
Bonus Flash Tutorial
The rise of aesthetic practice in Asia was a phenomenon fuelled by K-beauty. Korean celebrities with impeccable glass skin and even every day men and women on the streets became the envy of all their Asian counterparts. What was their secret?
Well, there is indeed a science-backed reason for this phenomenon. Dermatology clinics were highly accessible in South Korea, and professional skincare was the norm for the everyday South Korean. As a dermatologist, I’m going to spill the beans on how the medifacial experience can be exactly replicated in the comfort of your own home, the complete home facial steps at less than a fraction of the cost, thanks to the advances in home beauty devices.
There are a few types of clinical grade facials you can “hack”. Get the full workshop complete with lecture notes https://www.twlskin.com/home-facial-steps-dermatologist-korean-medifacial/
Dr.TWL®️ Pro Facial Systems https://drtwlderma.com/dermatologist-tools/
Sign up for our free Skincare Blueprint: Glow Up From Within newsletter to receive our welcome gift pack https://drtwl.substack.com/
New Release
Skincare Decoded Complete Skin Science & Basic Dermatology for Aestheticians Skincare Professionals https://a.co/d/9Lhe2Sh
Skincare & Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary & Workbook https://a.co/d/fqr1qmZ
Skincare Courses
Skincare Expert and Medi-Facial Certificate Course https://www.udemy.com/course/skincare-expert-course/
Skincare Ingredients & Cosmeceutical Compounding Course
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Face Serum Recommendations by a Dermatologist: How to Choose Face Serums for Your Skin Type
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.
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Skincare & Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C551C9VW
Dr.TWL Pharmacy Face Serum Recommendations:
Vitá C Gold™ Serum https://drtwlderma.com/product/vita-c-goldtm-serum/
Elixir-v™ Total Recovery Serum https://drtwlderma.com/product/elixir-vtm-total-recovery-serum/
Hyaluronic Acid Serum https://drtwlderma.com/product/hyaluronic-acid-in-house-formula/
New Release
The Hormonal Acne Book - Holistic Acne Treatment & DIY Home Facials for Aestheticians Skincare Professionals https://a.co/d/1AgwzrI
Skincare Decoded Complete Skin Science & Basic Dermatology for Aestheticians Skincare Professionals https://a.co/d/9Lhe2Sh
Skincare Courses
Skincare Expert and Medi-Facial Certificate Course https://www.udemy.com/course/skincare-expert-course/
Skincare Ingredients & Cosmeceutical Compounding Course
https://www.udemy.com/course/skincare-ingredients-course-cosmeceuticals/
Holistic Acne Treatment—Botanicals, Advanced Cosmetology https://www.udemy.com/course/esthetics-cosmetology/ -
Benzoyl Peroxide in Acne Creams, Benzene & Carcinogenicity
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 enjoyed by more people!
The "Maskne" microbiome - pathophysiology and therapeutics https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ijd.15425
Diagnostic and management considerations for “maskne” in the era of COVID-19 https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622%2820%2932664-5/fulltext
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New Releases
Skincare Decoded Complete Skin Science & Basic Dermatology for Aestheticians Skincare Professionals https://a.co/d/9Lhe2Sh
The Hormonal Acne Book - Holistic Acne Treatment & DIY Home Facials for Aestheticians Skincare Professionals https://a.co/d/1AgwzrI
Skincare Courses
Holistic Acne Treatment—Botanicals, Advanced Cosmetology https://www.udemy.com/course/esthetics-cosmetology/
Skincare Ingredients & Cosmeceutical Compounding Course
https://www.udemy.com/course/skincare-ingredients-course-cosmeceuticals/ -
How to Get Perfect Lips: A Dermatologist’s Lip Care Ritual
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 standard for skincare makeup, combining the best of pharmaceutical benefits with ideal cosmetic effects. The Signature Cosmeceutical Lip Base is now available for bulk purchase for those who wish to try their hand at making their own lipsticks https://drtwlderma.com/product/diy-lipstick-kit-singapore/
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple podcasts so the podcast can be enjoyed by more people!
Sign up for our free Skincare Blueprint: Glow Up From Within newsletter to receive our welcome gift pack https://drtwl.substack.com/
New Releases
The Hormonal Acne Book - Holistic Acne Treatment & DIY Home Facials for Aestheticians Skincare Professionals https://a.co/d/1AgwzrI
Skincare Decoded Complete Skin Science & Basic Dermatology for Aestheticians Skincare Professionals https://a.co/d/9Lhe2Sh
Skincare Courses
Skincare Expert and Medi-Facial Certificate Course https://www.udemy.com/course/skincare-expert-course/
Skincare Ingredients & Cosmeceutical Compounding Course
https://www.udemy.com/course/skincare-ingredients-course-cosmeceuticals/
Holistic Acne Treatment—Botanicals, Advanced Cosmetology https://www.udemy.com/course/esthetics-cosmetology/ -
Dermatologist Talks: How to Choose the Best Face Wash for Oily Skin
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 review on Spotify and Apple podcasts so the podcast can be enjoyed by more people!
Sign up for our free Skincare Blueprint: Glow Up From Within newsletter to receive our welcome gift pack https://drtwl.substack.com/
New Releases
Skincare & Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary & Workbook https://a.co/d/fqr1qmZ
The Hormonal Acne Book - Holistic Acne Treatment & DIY Home Facials for Aestheticians Skincare Professionals https://a.co/d/1AgwzrI
Skincare Decoded Complete Skin Science & Basic Dermatology for Aestheticians Skincare Professionals https://a.co/d/9Lhe2Sh
Skincare Courses
Skincare Expert and Medi-Facial Certificate Course https://www.udemy.com/course/skincare-expert-course/
Skincare Ingredients & Cosmeceutical Compounding Course
https://www.udemy.com/course/skincare-ingredients-course-cosmeceuticals/
Holistic Acne Treatment—Botanicals, Advanced Cosmetology https://www.udemy.com/course/esthetics-cosmetology/
Miel Honey™ Cleanser https://drtwlderma.com/product/miel-honeytm-cleanser/
Sonic Cleanser https://drtwlderma.com/product/sonic-cleanser/
SilkPeel Microdermabrasion Kit https://drtwlderma.com/product/silkpeel-home-facial-peel-system/ -
Skincare Decoded: Complete Skincare Course for Experts
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-hating) and hydrophilic (water-loving) properties of a micelle. The makeup residue is attracted to the water-hating aspect, this is best thought of as a ball that is wrapped up which continues to roll on skin grabbing the residual pigment and dirt. To remove the ball which is a micelle, you use a cotton pad. Friction or rubbing is inevitable and this can be harsh for sensitive skin.
What is the downside to oil cleansers?
Pure oil cleansers are often too greasy, my choice is an emulsion or a milk cleanser. Milk cleansers are oil in water formulations, the oil component dissolves makeup pigments and removes excess sebum. The “like for like” principle here is that oil soluble pigments are dissolved in a similar substance—an oil in water emulsion.
What is the difference between emulsion vs oil cleansers?
The benefits of an emulsion are that it is less greasy than pure oil formulations. It is also effective as a humectant if formulated with moisturising ingredients. When you physically rub off the makeup on a cotton pad, the oil component protects your skin. It acts as a barrier between the cotton pad and skin, hence reducing friction unlike with micellar solution.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple podcasts so the podcast can be enjoyed by more people!
Sign up for our free Skincare Blueprint: Glow Up From Within newsletter to receive our welcome gift pack https://drtwl.substack.com/
Skincare Decoded Complete Skin Science & Basic Dermatology for Aestheticians Skincare Professionals https://a.co/d/9Lhe2Sh
New Release
The Hormonal Acne Book - Holistic Acne Treatment & DIY Home Facials for Aestheticians Skincare Professionals https://a.co/d/1AgwzrI
Teen Girls Home Spa Lab Skincare Secrets: Teen Survival Guide Series Skincare Simplified Edition With 36 Skincare Routine Planner Templates https://a.co/d/106AKT1
Skincare Courses
Skincare Expert and Medi-Facial Certificate Course https://www.udemy.com/course/skincare-expert-course/
Skincare Ingredients & Cosmeceutical Compounding Course
https://www.udemy.com/course/skincare-ingredients-course-cosmeceuticals/
Holistic Acne Treatment—Botanicals, Advanced Cosmetology https://www.udemy.com/course/esthetics-cosmetology/
Le Lait™ Milk Cleanser Make-up remover
https://drtwlderma.com/product/le-laittm-milk-cleanser/