Thermage FLX requires no injection and surgery, and continuously improves skin over timeWhether you’ve been actively visiting the spa or struggling to keep up with monthly facial appointments (like most of us), the two-month-long circuit breaker has made many of us realise the importance of a long-lasting and low-maintenance ...
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How To Prevent Breakouts When Wearing Face Masks
The common skin problems associated with wearing masks, how to avoid skin irritation and how to care for your skin.COMMON SKIN PROBLEMS FOR DIFFERENT SKIN TYPESThose with hyper-oily skin can also experience more frequent acne, including "clogged pores, inflamed red papules, pustules and in severe cases, nodules and cysts". ...
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June 4, 2020
Things You Need to Know About Skinceuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight
With a true concentration of 10% active acid level, Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight is capable of providing maximum efficacy to dissolve cellular cohesions and promote skin cell turnover.Complemented by 2% phytic acid, it can also promote skin clarity and brightness, while a triple action-soothing complex fortifies the skin barrier...
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April 22, 2019
Get a Boost of Collagen and Confidence with Ellanse
Naturally found in the skin, collagen is one of the most essential support structures which maintains the appropriate elasticity, tightness and suppleness of the skin. The body will produce less of it as we age, and thus this leads to the formation of fine lines, wrinkles, folds, and drooping. The loss of natural collagen and elast...
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February 27, 2019
Reduce Your Armpit Sweat & Odor Permanently with No Surgery
Focal hyperhidrosis is a disorder that causes excessive sweating in areas of the body such as palms, armpits and forehead, that is not necessarily related to heat or exercise. It can also be associated with excess bad smell and odor as a result of an overgrowth of bacteria in the area.Sweating is the mechanism of the body to co...
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February 22, 2019
Dermaplaning – Baby Smooth Skin is Just a Shave Away
Dermaplaning is a facial exfoliating treatment available in aesthetic clinics in Singapore. This procedure involves a doctor to use a surgical scalpel to gently scrape off the peach fuzz and dead skin cells on the skin’s surface. Microscopic hairs and the build-up of dead skin can cause the complexion to appear flaky and dull, an...
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February 12, 2019
Dry versus Dehydrated Skin – What is the Difference?
As the largest organ of our body, our skin is also a complex organ that contains thousands of hair follicles and tiny pores. The skin consists of 3 different layers: epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer. They perform important roles and functions to keep the body healthy, including protection, secretion and sensation.Protec...
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February 8, 2019
Getting Your Ideal Nose Shape Without the Risk of Surgery
Traditionally, rhinoplasty (or surgical nose job) and nose fillers have been the options for nose augmentation. There are recent trends and new technologies that are seeing a shift from fillers and surgeries, and moving towards nose threadlifts. Also known as Hiko nose threadlifts, this procedure is also popular due to the improve...
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January 30, 2019
Get Rid of the Dreaded Double Chin with No Surgery
You may start to notice ageing features in the chin, where the tight pulled-up skin under the chin slowly disappears and reveals a “turkey neck”. For those who are overweight, the neck can also develop localized fat deposits.Whether it is due to ageing, genetics or a little weight gain, the double chin is mostly seen ...
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January 23, 2019
Reversing the obvious signs of ageing with HIFU Sygmalift
Elastin and collagen help to keep your skin firm. As age happens, you may develop sagging skin due to loss of collagen and loss of facial fat. Your skin won’t bounce back easily and become less resilient as it loses elasticity. It is a natural part of the ageing process that reduces the production of collagen and elastin in the...
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January 16, 2019
Can Q-Switch Laser treatment remove all types of pigmentation
Most people battle with unwanted, unsightly pigmentation which not only shows up on the face, but also on sun-exposed areas of the body like the arms and legs. It occurs when the skin has an oversupply of melanin, produced by melanocytes and acts as a protector of skin cells from sun exposure. Causes of pigmentation include post-in...
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January 9, 2019
Laser Treatments Are Not the Only Solution to Acne Scars
Some of the more common questions received from patients regarding acne scar treatments include why lasers did not remove scars completely and how to decide which acne treatments in Singapore to go for. Before you invest in another treatment for acne scar removal, it is important to know that lasers on its own cannot cure acne scar...
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January 2, 2019
Pico Laser – Say Goodbye to Pigmentation and Acne Scars
Skin pigmentation occurs when the skin has excessive production of melanin, which is produced by melanocytes and acts as protection of skin cells from sun and UV damages. Sun damage is the biggest culprit for pigmentation, but other types also include freckles, sun spots, and age spots that can appear on the face, arms and hands. T...
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December 26, 2018
Tips to Get Rid of Dark Eye Circles for Fresher Looking Eyes
The under-eye is one of the thinner parts of the face and almost everyone can be affected by puffy eye bags and dark under-eye circles. They can be caused a number of reasons such as lack of sleep, ageing, stress, and hormonal changes. They can also be hereditary, as there is a strong genetic component to dark circles.Certain l...
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December 19, 2018
What AGNES Acne Treatment Can Do for Your Acne Problems
Although acne begins during adolescence and puberty, it can still occur during adulthood. Acne is mainly caused by sebaceous glands in the skin follicles that produce excessive oil and become inflamed. When the oily matter, called sebum, begins to clog the pores along with dead skin cells, bacteria on the skin will multiply and lea...
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December 12, 2018
Recurrent Acne – Why Does It Happen in the Same Spot
It is always frustrating to deal with acne, but facing recurrent acne issues is an even more aggravating situation. They can show up in the same exact spot repeatedly, and using anti-acne products does not seem to do the trick to cure your acne problems. Acne will also leave scars that may vary in size and severity.We explore t...
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December 5, 2018
Who TCA Cross is for and What It Can Do for Your Scars
Availably in many aesthetic clinics in Singapore, TCA Cross is a specialized treatment that involves the chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) with the use of Trichloroacetic acid (TCA). It is a medium to deep chemical peel that is used to treat wrinkles, photo aging and help in acne scar removal. Cystic acne is a common sk...
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November 26, 2018
Do You Know the Type of Skin Pigmentation You Have?
Skin pigmentation is a skin condition which occurs when the skin produces melanin excessively and you will see patches of your skin turning into a darker shade. Melanin is produced by melanocytes and acts like a shield for the skin cells to protect against sun and damages of UV-rays. The UVA and UVB beams are some of the major cont...
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November 21, 2018
What You Can Do to Defend Against Signs of Aging Skin
Signs of aging can appear as early as our mid 20s and early 30s. You will start to notice that your skin feels dry and fine lines start to appear around your face such as eye and mouth areas. When aging kicks in, our body experiences the slowdown in production of collagen and elastic fibers, oxidization of fats and changes in cell ...
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November 14, 2018
Bacne Be Gone – Ways to Get Rid and Deal with Your Back Acne
Cystic acne and pimples do not only appear on your face, it can also appear on any part of your body such as chest, shoulders and back. It can feel painful or even itchy. Similar to face acne, the hair follicles on the skin can trap bacteria and sweat, thus causing breakouts. Particularly in Singapore’s humid weather, the bacteri...
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November 1, 2018
The Different Types of Acne Scars and How to Treat Them
Besides dealing with active acne breakouts, you are also left to face acne scars that are typically left behind after an inflammatory acne. They are more likely to develop on those who pick at their active acne lesions. If you are suffering from acne scars, it is best to find out the type of scar it is. Knowing so will give you a b...
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October 25, 2018
Pre-Wedding Laser Treatments for That Glowing Bridal Look
With all the excitement and hubbub of wedding planning, brides shouldn’t overlook taking care of themselves, especially their skin! When it comes to establishing your pre-wedding beauty routine, you’ll want skin products and treatments that provide effective solutions targeted at various skin concerns and give you that radiant ...
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October 24, 2018
Reasons Why You Really Shouldn’t Pick at That Pimple
Anyone who’s ever popped their pimples knows the feeling of looking in the mirror and experiencing the temptation of giving the pimple a little squeeze. When the pore is infected with bacteria, excess sebum and dead skin cells, an inflamed acne pimple will occur which is often filled with pus. Popping a pimple or picking at your ...
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October 17, 2018
How to Identify the Different Types of Acne and Treat It
If you are facing recurring acne in your life, it is time to learn about the different types of acne to treat it effectively from the roots and attain clearer skin. Identifying the type of acne you are suffering from is key to successful acne treatment regime as each type is distinct.Acne falls into two subtypes, noninflammator...
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October 10, 2018
The Possible Association Between Acne and Prostate Cancer
According to a Swedish study published in the International Journal of Cancer in 2017, investigators reported that acne in late adolescence has association with a statistically-significant greater risk for prostate cancer as compared not having acne during the period of latter teen years. Using a unique, long-term data set from Swe...
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October 3, 2018
What You Need to Know About Cystic Acne and Scar Removal
It’s not unusual to have a pimple or two and experience breakouts when you’re a teenager. But once you’re in adulthood and you face red, swollen, painful pimples that occur deep in your skin, you might have cystic acne. Read on below as we explore more facts about this skin condition.1. Cystic acne is deeply embedded in t...
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September 26, 2018
The Effectiveness Of Light-Based Treatments For Acne
Acne vulgaris is common inflammatory skin condition that involves blockage and/or inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands. It is characterized by noninflammatory lesions, inflammatory papules, pustules, and nodules, and open or closed comedones. Acne vulgaris typically affect skin areas with a high density of sebaceous ...
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September 18, 2018
Recommended Guidelines For The Management Of Acne Treatment
Established by the French National Authority for Health, the 'Clinical Practice Guidelines' involves reviewing the guidelines of acne treatment and management. The Working Group comprised of 19 people including drug-safety specialists, dermatologists and general practitioners. Literature references were taken on the following topic...
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September 12, 2018
How Acne Can Have More Distressing Effects Than Melanoma
According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, acne can pose longer-term effects with a wider range as compared to skin cancer. The study evaluated over 300 diseases and injuries in 195 countries and territories around the world. The aim is for researchers attempt to determine what features of their health are most important to p...
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September 7, 2018
4 Common Myths About Acne You Shouldn’t Believe Anymore
For most of us who’ve ever had pimples, it can be frustrating to deal with the breakouts and having to find solutions to get rid of acne scars. Often, we might also come across old wives’ tales and myths regarding acne that leave you further misinformed about the skin condition. Read on to find out the common myths about acne. ...
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September 5, 2018
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