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Here’s A Super Useful Guide To Getting A Perm, Just in Time for CNY
Perms are making a comeback—but we’re not talking about Diana Ross curls of the ’80s. Think softer, looser, beachy waves, a modern incarnation of the tight, poodle spirals forty years ago. With the Lunar New Year fast approaching, you might be thinking of going for a fresh new hairstyle (maybe even something a little similar […]
Your Postpartum Body: These Are The Changes You Should Know
If you’re a new mum or soon to be one, you likely have read several books on pregnancy and childbirth in preparation for your little one, but what about what your body would look like postpartum? During that first year, many people are underinformed about their own bodies, even as they learn so much more […]
This is the Skincare Step Any Anti-Ageing Skincare Routine Should Have
Whether you’re a skincare minimalist or maximalist, your routine is likely to change over time, as you tailor it according to your skin’s needs. Once you hit your thirties and forties, you may start noticing signs of ageing creeping in—dullness, pigmentation, wrinkles and a lack of bounciness in your skin, no matter how regularly you’re […]
Is Fragrance in Beauty Products Really That Bad?
You might have heard from several skincare Youtubers that fragrance, whether natural or synthetic, is harmful to the skin. Yet, despite this, fragrance components are found in more skincare products than you can imagine. We check in with dermatologist and dermatopathologist Dr Mara Padilla Evangelista-Huber for the answers. Why are fragrances in skincare bad? “Fragrance […]
Are At-Home Microcurrent Devices Worth the Hype?
Staying at home meant that we had more time on our hands. You could be tinkering in the kitchen whipping up a new recipe, or you could be like me, scrolling through social media and checking out buzzy at-home skincare devices — think Swedish-based FOREO’s BEAR or the NuFACE Trinity, a celebrity favourite. After all, […]
I Asked A Derm to Rate My Combination Skin Routine — Here’s What She Said
I first understood the importance of a skincare routine when I started getting stress breakouts from studying for national exams. Back then, I was using the same cleanser and moisturiser both morning and night, and — gasp! — no sunscreen. Now, I can proudly say I have a full skincare routine I am committed to. […]
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Why Drinking Alcohol Could Be Keeping You Up at Night
We get Dr Rachel Chan of WhiteCoat to shed light on whether that nightcap you had could, in fact, lead to a night of restless sleep. You probably enjoy the occasional cocktail with friends, or a glass of wine before bed, thinking it may help you fall asleep faster. But it can actually end up […]
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Should You Quit Caffeine?
Many of us start our day with a cup of coffee—some more than once a day. From morning coffee to pre-workout supplements to the vending machines filled with soda, caffeine is nearly as ubiquitous as water. Of course, caffeine isn’t evil. In fact, it can be amazing… at low doses. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy […]
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Sandra Lanshin Chiu on Why Gua Sha is the Original Self-Care Practice
Gua sha tools and jade rollers have been popping all over Instagram for a while now and gained a loyal following among skincare junkies. For the uninitiated, facial gua sha is different from jade rollers. Used in traditional Chinese medicine, the practice involves scraping a flat tool with rounded edges, usually made of jade or […]
Debunked: Does Sun-Protective Clothing Really Work?
In an ideal world, we would be diligent about sun protection all the time, making sure to slather our skin in sunscreen every day and reapplying every two hours. But for most people, it’s almost impossible to keep up with such a routine daily. This is where sun-protective clothing comes in: It’s wearable protection that […]
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Rhabdomyolysis: The Scary Condition that Can Develop After Spin Class
Had a killer workout? Keep reading to learn more about this exercise-induced condition that could be fatal. If you’ve ever taken a spin class, you know it’s no joke. Riding on a stationary bike for 45 minutes doesn’t seem like a big deal, but it’s insanely hard in reality. Heard stories of people ending up […]
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TCM Face Mapping: What Your Acne is Trying to Tell You
Your skin is the biggest and most visible organ. But it differs from the other organs in a simple way: When there’s a problem, you’ll definitely know about it. And this is where face mapping comes in. An ancient practice rooted in Chinese medicine that spans thousands of years, face mapping treats your face as […]
