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/

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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

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/skincare-ingredients-course-cosmeceuticals/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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: 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.

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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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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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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/

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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/⁠

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/

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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/

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.

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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/

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 formation. 

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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 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/

Acne Oil Control Facial Wash - Miel Honey™ Cleanser https://drtwlderma.com/product/miel-honeytm-cleanser/

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 the skin layer and maintaining skin moisturization. You can expect greater elasticity or resilience with frequent spritzing of your favourite mist.

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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 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/

Mineral Booster™ Dermatologist-Formulated Facial Mist https://drtwlderma.com/product/mineral-boostertm/