Clinical Blogs — skincare

Keeping your skin healthy and youthful looking is our goal. Being the pioneer in antiaging, we strive to look for clinically proven functional ingredients and effective delivery system in order to specially formulate effective and safe skincare products for our clients’ daily and special needs. Here are some of the key ingredients that are clinically proven in various aspects of antiaging that are seen in many of our formulation. Each formulation also contains  unique and functional ingredients to target different functions. Hyaluronic acid (HA) with different molecular size High molecular weight HA forms a barrier on the skin surface to...

Hyperpigmentation is a condition where areas of skin are darker in color as compared to the surrounding area of the skin. Major causes of hyperpigmentation are sun damage, scarring after inflammation of the skin (e.g acne, dermatitis, eczema), hormonal changes (melasma), drug-induced or disease related. Sun protection is a ‘must’ to prevent hyperpigmentation. In regards to treatment, hydroquinone still remains an important role. Hydroquinone (HQ) is a skin bleaching agent that inhibits the production of melanin which gives the skin its color. Recent studies have raised some question about its safety but it is considered as safe for short-term use...

There are many ingredients not recommended during pregnancy and this is often purely cautious approach. Since testing on the skin of pregnant woman is not ethically permitted. Animal testing is now also banned in many countries. Many of these recommendations are based on anecdotal evidence, assumptions and animal studies. Retinoids (Vitamin A) One of the most popular active ingredients and is known for improving cell renewal, reducing wrinkles and reducing sun damage. Previous scientific studies showed that high doses of Vitamin A taken orally can be harmful to unborn child. Even though there is no data that it is harmful...

Pregnancy is a time when woman should focus more on the quality of products. If you haven’t been paying attention to what you’re putting on your face and body, just remember that your choice now influences the safety of your unborn child. During pregnancy, you may find that your skin becomes more sensitive so it’s best to avoid potentially irritating and drying ingredients which can be found in products which are alcohol based and highly perfumed. Here is a NON comprehensive list of ingredients that studies have shown to be questionable for human application. Remember, if it’s not safe for...