Dr. Tan’s Blog

Q: What BB, CC, DD, EE alphabet creams actually are? A: BB and CC creams are the all-time favorites for those who like natural makeup, all-in-one products, and with as many skin care benefits as possible. While DD and EE creams are much less common. They are in actual...

Q: What actually is BB cream? A: BB cream (blemish balm) was originally formulated by a German Dermatologist in 1960s to protect her patients' skin after peeling and surgery. However, it was only made popular by the Koreans for the East Asian market in the past few...

Q: Why is Millet known as the superfood for hair growth? A: Millet is a gluten free grain that has been known to promote hair growth. It contains a high content of amino acids, vitamin B, silica, iron and linoleic acid which can support healthy hair. Studies show that...

Q: Is poor diet a contributing factor for hair loss? A: Yes, it is indeed one of the common causes of hair loss. Especially so in a modern society like today's. High content of sugar and white flour in today's diet for example processed food provides us with energy...

Q: What are the benefits of colloidal oatmeal in skincare? A: Colloidal oatmeal is made by grinding oat grain, or Avena sativa, into a fine powder. It is a natural ingredient that can soothe and soften the skin. FDA officially categorized colloidal oatmeal as a skin...

Q: Why is everyone started getting maskne (mask acne) and what can help A: Prolonged wearing of face mask will pose 4 main issues to our skin, namely: 1. It causes build up of dead skin cells and clogs up our skin pores. As clogged pore is a source for infection to...