First and foremost: with the diversity of cosmetic dermatology treatments using a variety of different technologies available, always follow your doctor or the practitioner’s advice on how to maintain your...
Medical cosmetology involving non-invasive but high energy machines or minimally invasive injections can take weeks to months for full results to reveal themselves as they involve igniting the skin’s natural...
Origins The concept of Medical Cosmetology is no modern idea, as it already existed 2000 years ago in Ancient India with skin grafting and rhinoplasty being performed. What is modern...
Genetics, age, UV exposure, environmental stress, harsh cleansers, heavily fragranced products, lifestyle can all contribute to weakened barrier function and are associated with higher TEWL, and skincare products are just...
What is the Skin Barrier? The outermost layer of the skin is lined with dead skin cells called corneocytes and they are dead and flat cells without a nucleus, but...
How ceramides are produced in the skin Keratinocytes are cells that become cornified as corneocytes as they mature and secrete intracellular natural moisturizing factors, and are also responsible for making...
With hundreds of studies on the effectiveness of topical Vitamin C on reducing hyperpigmentation, supporting collagen growth and overall skin health by neutralizing free radicals, proving that topical Vitamin C...
Tips on Introducing Vitamin C into Your Skincare Routine Choose packaging that is air, heat, and light resistant Start with gentler formulations that contain Vitamin C derivatives, and patch test...
New Discovery on Vitamin C - Other than fighting reactive oxygen species, being cofactors to enzymatic reactions and reducing agents, the latest 2025 discovery on Vitamin C also shows that...
While we all know that Vitamin C is essential for the body, it is also definitely essential for healthy skin; so what are some functions that Vitamin C - more...
Consider type of product - wash off vs. leave-on If you have sensitive skin, choose wash off such as a mask, yet a cleanser is not going to be effective...
Retinoids are one of those uniquely effective ingredients that can directly influence gene expression, contributing to its incredible potency. Retinoids refers to the class of ingredients that includes retinoic acid,...
New and Promising Discovery Mitochondria is where ATP also known as cellular energy is produced, so it’s essentially a powerplant responsible for fuelling all kinds of renewal processes in the...
The Dermis Much like a mattress, the dermis contains collagen and elastin acting like springs and ECM like stuffing. Starting from your mid-20s, we begin losing around 1% of collagen...
Ever wonder why there are thousands of anti-aging skincare products in the world? In how many ways can our skin age that warrants needing so many different kinds of anti-aging...