Have you ever found yourself wondering if your sunscreen can also work as a moisturiser? This episode goes into the science of sunscreen formulations—what to look out for and how to remove it properly.

I would say that using a dermatologist recommended sunscreen with moisturising properties is ideal but it is more important for people to understand the two separate functions. Sun protection is essential to minimise one’s risk of skin cancer and photoaging but it is a separate function from that of a moisturiser. The fundamentals of cosmetic formulation would be that every added ingredient would lower the concentration of the other active ingredients. It is simply not possible for a sunscreen product to contain sufficient moisturising ingredients compared to a product that is a moisturiser base alone.

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K-beauty is also known for the Omega-Light, hailed as the answer to express photofacials in clinics and spas. But there was one problem—it was really rather bulky and inconvenient, for those who wanted to enjoy its benefits at home. Today’s podcast goes into the design of the ideal skin and hair home photon therapy device and its not a handheld one. Here’s a spoiler:

The design of your device determines the effects. In a clinic setting, the machines used to deliver photo facials are powered to meet minimum energy standards. An appropriate dose elicits a positive effect on skin and hair. 

Here’s what we’ll cover:

Skin & Hair Home Photon Therapy

Safety concerns with home use light therapy devices

Home use handheld photon light devices

LED face mask light therapy for home use

How effective are face masks for light therapy home facials?

Home use light therapy machine: the Omega light by K-beauty 

Aurora Photon Light Therapy Machine

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A face mist is an aerosolised form of a skincare product. Popularized by K-beauty skincare routines- it is used as a lightweight moisturiser that can be sprayed over makeup and also used to hydrate throughout the day. Today’s podcast answers your top questions about facial mists:

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How does face mist work?

Who is face mist good for? Who is it not good for?

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I am Dr.TWL, a board certified dermatologist and I’d love to share with you some of my best skincare tips for glowing skin, beginning with cleansing. Choosing the right cleansing regimen is the most important part of any skincare routine for glowing skin and it begins with understanding skin types.

✔️ Use a gentle washcloth (unless you have extremely dry/sensitive skin)

✔️ A reusable soft microfibre pad can help attract the particulate matter settled on skin

✔️ PM2.5, airborne pollutants are known to accelerate skin aging and worsen skin conditions like acne

✔️ Cleansing is the most important step in any skincare regimen because this is one skincare tip that directly targets the skin microbiome which is the basis for glowing skin

✔️ When the skin microbiome is disturbed, skin conditions like acne, rosacea, eczema result.

Does your skin feel greasy from the inside but yet looks dehydrated, flaky and inflamed on the surface? Here’s why.

✔️ Toners of the past were marketed as being astringents to remove excess oil.

✔️ The key skincare tip here is to regulate oil production and not to superficially remove oil like an astringent toner does.

✔️ Doing so leads to a dehydrated-oily skin phenomenon.

✔️ Use a facial essence or an emulsion

✔️ Use oil in water emulsions to moisturise oily skin. Don't use creams or skip moisturiser if you want glowing skin.

✔️ Face mist hack

THE SKINCARE SCAM ALERT: All sleeping mask formulas are the same as moisturisers, as these are leave-on rather than wash-off ingredients. They work by absorbing onto the skin to produce moisturising effects and contribute to glowing skin.

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Flash Skin Tips #1: Does your skin feel greasy from the inside but yet looks dehydrated, flaky and inflamed on the surface? Here’s why.

Toners of the past were marketed as being astringents to remove excess oil.

The key is to regulate oil production and not to superficially remove oil like an astringent toner does.

Doing so leads to a dehydrated-oily skin phenomenon.

Dermatologist Skincare Tips:

Use a facial essence or an emulsion

K-beauty inspired facial essences are water-based. Water itself is a fantastic astringent/cleanser on its own—without stripping skin dry. This is why our skin feels cleansed after a bath. For the same reason dermatologists advise applying water compresses to wounds to gently cleanse and remove exudates. Use oil in water emulsions to moisturise oily skin. Don't use creams or skip moisturiser.

Face mist hack

I completely eliminate toners in my skincare regimen. Instead my facial mist is multi-purposed as an on-the-go cleanser, toner and moisturiser. I choose one that is free of potentially irritating skincare actives like AHA, BHAs and retinol. The formulation should include a mix of different hydrating ingredients such as glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, polyglutamic acid and also antioxidants. In this case, especially in summer climates, I simply spray on my face mist right after cleansing and I’m done!

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Dermatological science behind home use light therapy devices

In today’s lecture we go through the most commonly searched indications for home use light therapy devices. We will go through each to help you understand the science behind using light therapy for skin conditions such as acne, bacne, eczema and aging.

We’re going to cover the following topics:

What is the function of home light therapy devices for skin? Should you invest in one? How to choose the best home use light facial device?

Home use light therapy works by biostimulatory effects on skin and hair. What do these terms mean?

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Do you really need a moisturizer when you're hot and sweaty all the time? A moisturizer must repair and restore the skin barrier- this does not depend on where you live or whether your environment is hot and humid, or cold and dry. Welcome to Hot and Sweaty beauty by Dr.TWL, board-certified dermatologist and chief scientific officer at Dr. TWL Pharmacy, where we give real life skincare, makeup and haircare tips to keep you looking cool in sweltering Singapore weather.

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Why does my sunscreen pill? In this week’s episode of Hot & Sweaty Beauty, we cover the bane of every Singapore girl’s existence— hot it must be, but sweaty is never beautiful. Welcome to Hot and Sweaty beauty by Dr.TWL, board-certified dermatologist and chief scientific officer at Dr. TWL Pharmacy, where we give real life skincare, makeup and haircare tips to keep you looking cool in sweltering Singapore weather.

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How to manage oily skin? What products can hurt your skin? How do I control maskne? What do I do about oil seeds? What is the best way to treat freckles without laser? How to get rid of pigmentation and acne scars? In this week’s episode we cover some of your most burning skincare questions on our Ask a Dermatologist Forum at Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals.

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