Asian Beauty Secrets by Dr.TWL

Troubled skin? How do you know if you have a true skin condition or merely a bad reaction to a product? Have you heard of cosmetic intolerance syndrome—the most severe form of product-induced skin sensitivity that makes even contact with water unbearable? In this 2-part production of Asian Beauty Secrets, I’ll go through essential dermatology for advanced practitioners, what you must know on your...

Want to know an Asian beauty secret? You may have heard of skin cycling where retinols, retinoids, acids and moisturisers are used alternately, in order to reduce irritation to skin while maximising benefits. In this episode, Dr Teo shows you how you can hack this process. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple podcasts so the podcast can be enjoyed by mo...

A few years back I was asked to comment on something called the anti-moisturiser trend. I honestly hadn’t heard about it before—but then I quickly realised that the misconception was not as widespread as the journalist had me think. This episode we discuss: What is it about the pro moisturiser (PM) and anti moisturiser (AM) beauty trends? Is it true what the AM group are saying: that because we un...

Do sheet masks work as well as traditional masks? Sheet masks work on the basis of occlusion, meaning when there’s a topical which is applied on the skin and also in contact with something moist such as a sheet mask, there is increased absorption of the topicals by the skin. The question of efficacy is not so much of whether it is a traditional mask (presumably referring to clay masks or gels appl...

Skin radiance isn’t a myth, neither is it subjective. Industry giants like LVMH have developed tools that accurately match human perception of skin radiance with measurement of actual skin health markers. That’s why cosmeceuticals play such an important role in skincare formulation—clinical skincare must also demonstrate measurable skin effects. This is achieved by evidence-based, bioactive ingred...

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a humectant - a molecule that attracts water, and holds about 1000 times its weight in water. Youthful skin has these properties - turgor, resilience and pliability, due to its high content of water. Daily external injury, in addition to the normal process of ageing, causes loss of moisture and a key molecule naturally involved in countering the loss is HA, with its unique...

SKINCARE BLUEPRINT:GLOW UP FROM WITHIN Master Your Skincare Routine With a Board Certified Dermatologist Forget Cleanse-Tone-Moisturise! Enter Cleanse-Peel-Repair! K-Beauty’s 3-STEP Minimalist Skincare Regimen delivers maximal results. This is the skincare blueprint that teaches you PRECISELY how to incorporate water skin peels, hydrodermabrasion, microdermabrasion and gentle plant-based enzyme pe...

Mirror mirror… who is the fairest of them all?  When K-pop fever swept the globe—women in asia quickly become obsessed with the alabaster white skin of their favourite K-idols. Well actually, growing up in this part of the world, I can testify that our obsession with fair skin dates back further.  This podcast episode delves into the secrets of the fair-skinned, which really isn’t that a big secre...

5-Step Korean Medifacial Secrets is an educational feature brought to you by Skin Master’s Academy (International) in partnership with Professional Skincare Tools Series by Dr. TWL Dermaceuticals. For details, you may check Dr. Teo Wan Lin’s book Asian Beauty Secrets available in hardcover https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Cycling-Plant-based-Natural-Ingredients/dp/B0BLB2SSSR/, paperback https://www....

Want to know what my 3-Step DIY Home Facial looks like? Here’s a hint, it’s also what I call my K-beauty medifacial hack—for all skin types! The concept of a facial isn’t quite defined by science— from the layperson’s perspective it can be a cleanse/extraction/mask treatment at an aesthetician’s ; at a dermatologist’s office this can include laser facials/chemical peels or a combination of procedu...

Have you heard of water peels? If you are a true, pretty-in-pink asian beauty fiend — chances are, you have. This podcast unravels the enigma of the beauty lover’s enthusiasm for all things pure and natural. And the mirror (I meant, dermatologist) does tell a secret— water, doth make the fairest of all. Join the community asianbeautywhispers.com  If you enjoyed this podcast, we would love tha...

Welcome back to Asian Beauty Secrets- the podcast where you’ll get insider tips on Asian beauty regimens from me Dr. Teo Wan Lin, founder of Dr. TWL Dermaceuticals. Today we’ll be covering some must-haves on my 2023 skincare essentials list. Serums, Emulsions and... Powders! Tune in for more. Join the community: https://asianbeautywhispers.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast, we would love that...

In beauty heaven, we have heard it said that the streets of Seoul are paved with… Glass skin. While that may be a hyperbole, on this podcast, you and I know that there are certainly some asian beauty secrets that must be told.  In this episode, I am going to teach you how you can incorporate an easy Korean skincare routine for day and night. The focus here is simple- not the 7 or 9 step Korea...

As we near the end of 2022, one wonders what 2023 holds for the world of beauty. Today’s episode is on the key trends expected to take off, beginning first with the topic of plant-based microbiome skincare. 2023 would be the year where we take a fresh look at beauty: where we connect the Mind, Body & Skin. Our journey now starts with understanding how healthy skin truly behaves. If you enjoyed...

What foods should we eat for skin health? What is the evidence behind asian beauty’s emphasis on tonics? In this episode, we cover the science behind the Gut-Skin Connection and make sense of the concept of edible beauty, which is at the heart of asian beauty in modern dermatology. If you enjoyed this podcast, we would love that you leave us a 5 star rating so more people can hear it! Asian Beauty...

This book is a complete skincare course covering basic to advanced skincare routines, by accredited Singapore dermatologist and international beauty KOL Dr. Teo Wan Lin. As a leading voice on asian beauty, she has been featured in beauty publications worldwide, including Cosmetics Design Asia and Be-story, Japan‘s top beauty magazine by publishing giant Kobunsha. She is also the chief scientific o...

Teaser: Here’s a tip, you don’t need to skin cycle. Join me, Dr. TWL in this series of Asian Beauty Secrets as I reveal how the hidden intelligence of plant extracts in the field of ethnobotany facilitates a natural skin cycling regimen. In fact, the better way is to identify whole plant actives that are nature’s ready made skincare active, known as an adaptogen, that works on multiple cellular pa...

Shhh... A little bird just told me some Asian beauty secrets. Here's how you can skip skin cycling for good. Asian beauty secrets revealed by me, veteran beauty expert and board certified dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin. I expound on the art of Asian beauty, the science of using nature's own plant-based skin cycling formulas in whole plant extracts. Learn all about the beauty secrets of K beauty and...