Skincare Techniques for Advanced Practitioners

The second in a series in collaboration with Skin Masters Academy, this episode delves into the management of hyperpigmentation disorders in the context of sensitive skin. 

The Skincare Formulation Series is an online course created for advanced skincare practitioners. Access tutorials created by board certified dermatologist Dr.TWL as she imparts her expertise in treating sensitive skin types with advanced skincare routine techniques. Learn to choose cosmeceutical products for non-prescription acne therapy with her holistic approach to beautiful skin inside out.

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Acne and sensitive skin can co-exist. It is also especially problematic because acne prone skin tends to be associated with overproduction of sebum, yet we understand skin sensitivity as a problem with dry skin. While it seems paradoxical, such a phenomenon often described as oily-dehydrated skin—can be explained this way. Dry skin isn’t necessarily just dehydrated. We are referring to a disrupted skin barrier —which can occur in the presence of excess oil production. 

We delve into the science of this paradox in this week’s masterclass on acne skincare routines. Access this free tutorial created as part of the upcoming Skincare Formulation Series, a  course created for advanced practitioners. Join Dr.TWL as she imparts her expertise in treating sensitive skin types with advanced skincare routine techniques. Learn to choose cosmeceutical products for non-prescription acne therapy. 

There are key considerations here which we will go through. I’ll also include a discussion on what to look out for in specific product formulations tailored to remedy such imbalances.

Skincare & Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary & Workbook ⁠https://a.co/d/fqr1qmZ⁠

Skincare Courses

Skincare Foundation Masterclass ⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/digital-skincare-masterclass/⁠

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Holistic Acne Treatment—Botanicals, Advanced Cosmetology ⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/esthetics-cosmetology/⁠

Anti-Aging Skincare Masters Certification: Brain-Skin Axis ⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/holistic-health-self-care/⁠

Access tutorials created as part of the upcoming Skincare Formulation Series, a course created for advanced skincare practitioners. Join Dr.TWL as she imparts her expertise in treating sensitive skin types with advanced skincare routine techniques. Learn to choose cosmeceutical products for non-prescription acne therapy with her holistic approach to beautiful skin inside out.

Launching Sept 9.

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Skincare & Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary & Workbook https://a.co/d/fqr1qmZ

Skincare Bible http://a.co/d/a63Ib8F

Skincare Courses

Skincare Foundation Masterclass https://www.udemy.com/course/digital-skincare-masterclass/

Skincare Expert and Medi-Facial Certificate Course https://www.udemy.com/course/skincare-expert-course/

Skin Barrier Repair Intensive Course https://www.udemy.com/course/skin-barrier-repair/

Holistic Acne Treatment—Botanicals, Advanced Cosmetology https://www.udemy.com/course/esthetics-cosmetology/

Anti-Aging Skincare Masters Certification: Brain-Skin Axis https://www.udemy.com/course/holistic-health-self-care/

The rich and beautiful have it all, don’t they? Celebrity suicides draw attention to pervasive mental health issues that are equally indiscriminate—plaguing the young and attractive—those regarded by society as the most successful.

Is it possible that the practice of cosmetic dermatology breeds the vicious cycle of insecurity in body dysmorphophobia rather than addressing it? In this podcast I share some of my reflections that led to my decision to leave the practice of cosmetic dermatology back in 2019.

Normative perfection does not exist. Does it?

The relationship between the material and the mental world was referred to by Gustav Fechner as the realm of psychophysics, also known as “die geistige Welt” in German. A literal translation to “spiritual universe”.  As the pioneer of modern psychology, he proposed a set of metrics which could be used to statistically define the experience of beauty—also what makes one “fall in love”.

Contemporary models examining the psychology of beauty refer to it as an undefined aesthetic response. We debate that beauty must be universal since we prefer familiar objects, yet philosophers hypothesise that beauty must possess an inherent element of surprise. Psychologists also acknowledge that the experience of beauty requires an element of cognition—it’s also paradoxically ascribed to pleasure, experienced as a visceral sensation.

These diverse attributes are consistent with biological phenomena—complex, interactive processes that work towards a collective purpose. 

In the age of AI, will we finally achieve perfection? Or is there an insidious force already working behind the scenes. Join me in this episode as I unravel the dangers of following the crowd, especially in the business of beauty. 

2023 saw TikTok skincare trends of skin flooding and later, skin streaming take centrestage. What is the science behind this? Now, if you are a skincare minimalist, the great news is that these two concepts are actually synergistic—here’s my take adapted for teen skin.

First, some quick definitions.

Skin flooding involves layering skincare i.e. serum, lotion, cream, ointment ala K-beauty multi-step skincare routine style whereas the concept of skin streaming refers to just sticking to a “streamlined” as-needed philosophy for your daily regimen.

Practically speaking, these trends make no material impact on what dermatologists actually recommend, based on the core principles of:

1. Choosing efficient skincare actives i.e. cosmeceuticals backed by evidence based medicine

2. Not exposing your skin to unnecessary, multiple irritating actives, applicable in the context of acids such as AHAs, BHAs, retinols, retinoids which can cause skin sensitisation

3. Respecting the skin barrier overall

How do you carry out skin streaming?

That being said, I feel the concept of skin streaming is most relevant for those who are relatively new to complex skincare regimens and may be confused about where to begin in the first place.

Here is my cheat sheet for the 3 skin types dermatologists generally encounter:

1. Acne-prone, oily skin

2. Normal/combination skin

3. Dry/sensitive skin

Skin streaming must be applied in the context of knowledge of basic skin types. Take our skin type test to find out if you aren’t sure and receive personalised recommendations. https://drtwlderma.com/what-is-my-skin-type/⁠

The main question to address in skin streaming is: how do you normalise the skin microenvironment? For purposes of this discussion, we will zoom in on the single most important product for each skin type.

For full guide head over to https://drtwlderma.com/skin-streaming-hacks-according-to-a-dermatologist/

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Skin Flooding ⁠https://drtwlderma.com/product/skin-flooding/

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Multi-tasking facial mist for normal/combination skin types https://drtwlderma.com/product/mineral-boostertm/

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5 Ways Using a Vision Board Can Improve Emotional Wellbeing

Vision boards are a visual compilation of images designed to help you manifest your goals. You may remember using corkboards as a student as a way to motivate yourself and keep track of your achievements. Turns out, the psychology behind this is backed by science—images help the brain recognise opportunities which primes one’s subconscious through a process known as “value-tagging.”

Creating a vision board can be a productive form of imagination therapy to heal the mind and soul. In this article I’ll take you through an exercise: how I use vision boards to create an oasis of wellbeing for myself—what I believe is the secret to inside-out beauty.

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Resveratrol exerts potent effects that contribute towards healthy skin repair and functioning. For instance, it promotes cell stability by protecting collagen, stabilises the deeper structure of skin known as the extracellular matrix and also exerts antibacterial effects superior to topical antibiotic creams when it is used on wounds. Additional skincare benefits include scar lightening, barrier repair and UV-protection.

In this episode we discover:

0:00 - Introduction to Resveratrol skincare

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Microdermabrasion vs chemical peels? What’s the difference? This week’s episode gives the lowdown on exfoliation…and why you absolutely must do it right. 

(0:00) Introduction to Microdermabrasion and The Skin Cycle

(01:23) The Wrong Way to Exfoliate 

(02:26) Enter Chemical Peels

(03:05) The Downsides to Chemical Peels: Side Effects are Real

(03:39) The Microdermabrasion Facial Miracle 

(04:26) Dermatologist’s Pick: Enter New Gen Microdermabrasion Facial Systems

(04:47) Home Face Peel that Works: A Microdermabrasion Facial System for Sensitive Skin Types 

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SilkPeel Microdermabrasion Kit https://drtwlderma.com/product/silkpeel-home-facial-peel-system/

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The latest collection from Dior Beauty features the Les Adorables collection of 3 bodycare essentials: the Body cream, shimmering body gel and the shimmering body scrub. Created as a treat for the senses, the trio harmonise mind, skin and soul in perfect synergy. 

The inspiration? Desirable objects we want to behold, caress, collect and adore! The focus is on elevating the senses with textures and nuanced floral scents. Each step carefully formulated according to the expertise of Dior Science.   

Dressed in white and gold, we follow a trail of flowers that lead us to the temple—our body, where the soul lives. 

We begin with Step 1: the shimmering body scrub imbued with 24 carat gold particles and cotton extract that gently exfoliates skin while nourishing it with an emulsion that hydrates skin deeply from the inside out. 

The new body cream is enriched with jasmine wax and cotton nectar, with over 90% ingredients of natural origin—bathing your skin in luxurious texture and floral scents. 

Finally, not forgetting the shimmering body gel, which has a fresh and light texture especially suited for the décolleté and shoulder area—immediately absorbed and enhancing the skin with an iridescent sheen for a lasting golden glow. 

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Flash Skin Tips #4 DIY SKINCARE? Think again.

The Science Behind Vitamin C Serum Formulations

Stability

L-ascorbic acid is the active molecule from raw vitamin C which works on skin. It is also highly unstable, meaning it gets oxidised rapidly upon exposure to environmental oxygen. Once it is oxidised, it is rendered useless. By default, all vitamin C serums are packaged in an amber glass bottle to minimise oxidation by light as well. The best vitamin C serum formulations get around this problem by:

Increasing the concentration of L-ascorbic acid to ensure there is still a sufficient amount that works on skin taking into account the oxidation process
Ensuring the companion ingredients have anti-oxidant properties i.e. green tea extracts can synergise and boost the effectiveness of L-ascorbic acid
Instead of L-ascorbic acid, vitamin C can be formulated as a salt known as sodium ascorbyl phosphate (SAP) which is highly stable and resistant to oxidation.

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