Notes on skin, ingredients, freshness, formulation and everything we're learning along the way
Singapore’s haze can expose skin to PM2.5 and air pollution. Learn how haze may affect the skin barrier, oxidative st...
What are exosomes in skincare? Explore how plant-derived extracellular vesicles are being studied for cellular commun...
Learn why skin can feel oily yet dehydrated and how air conditioning affects your skin.
Why is your skin suddenly sensitive? Learn how over-exfoliation, too many actives, harsh cleansers, environmental str...
Can’t tolerate retinol? Explore gentler retinol alternatives for sensitive skin, including bakuchiol, antioxidants, r...
Explore how Nrf2 and the skin’s built-in antioxidant defence contribute to long-term resilience.
Learn how the skin barrier, natural lipids and microbiome work together, what can disrupt them, and how supp...
Itchy, oily by evening, flaky and tight after washing - it's easy to call that dandruff. Often it isn't. Your scalp ...
Body lotions are water-based and hydrate the surface; body oils replenish the lipid barrier that stops moisture escap...
Vol 11. A personal note on why I started The Daily Press, skincare routines, industry opacity, and freshness.
Vol 5. From Farmers’ Markets to Your Face: The Case for Truly Fresh Skincare.
Vol 10: Rethinking coffee for skin
