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Why Exfoliating Enzymes Work Better Than Harsh Scrubs
Way back when, we were all told to scrub our skin into oblivion if we wanted it to “glow”. The rougher the granule the better, right?...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


Building Retinoids Back Into Your Routine After Summer
I think most of us know by now that Summer and retinoids do not always mix well. Sun, heat and travel can leave skin more sensitive, and...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


How to Reset Your Skin After Summer
I think most of use are well and truly back to normal now after the Summer. As much as it's great for the soul, it's often less so for...
Emmaline Tsui
2 min read


How To Improve Your Pore Size Appearance
Let’s rip the plaster off quickly. You cannot permanently shrink your pores. You can’t tighten them. You can’t close them. Pores are not...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


Is The Pill Causing Your Breakouts?
Disclaimer: This article discusses the contraceptive pill only in the context of skin health and acne management. I am not advising on...
Emmaline Tsui
4 min read


Menopause In The Summer, Hot Flushes, Sensitivity and What to Do
If your skin has suddenly decided to throw a bit of a tantrum the moment the sun comes out, you’re not alone. Add menopause to the mix...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


How To Touch-Up SPF (Including With Makeup On)
So you applied your SPF at 8am, right before your caffeine hit and answering your emails. You’re feeling good. Protected. Virtuous. But...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


Why You’re Still Getting Pigmentation (Even Though You Wear SPF)
Let’s talk about one of the most frustrating skincare mysteries: why are you still getting pigmentation when you swear you wear SPF...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


Your Summer Skin Survival Guide To Sweat, SPF and Breakouts
Summer is a beautiful time for your mood and social life, but it can be an absolute nightmare when it comes to skin. Sweat, sunscreen,...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


Does Everyone Need Vitamin C in Their Skincare Routine?
Let’s be honest. The skincare space is noisy. Overwhelming in fact. However, I'm not just talking about the skincare isle in boots or...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


Your Ultimate Skincare Travel Kit
Whether you’re heading off to sun-soaked beaches or planning a weekend escape somewhere else, packing your skincare for travel doesn’t...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


Skincare for Runners
We know that running is brilliant for your mind, your muscles, and your mood. But your skin? Not always such a fan. If you're clocking up...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


How I Use Medical-Grade Skincare... on My Body
Most of us have an elaborate routine for their face. Serums, masks, actives, retinoids, sunscreen... you name it. And yet the body, which...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


"But Wait... Does SPF Really Cause Cancer?"
This is one of those really annoying stories that are doing the rounds on socials. In fact, it's not just doing the rounds now, but it...
Emmaline Tsui
4 min read


Can Meditation Really Improve Your Skin? (Spoiler! Yes, It Can)
If you’ve ever noticed your skin flaring up during a stressful week, you’re not imagining things. The connection between stress and skin...
Emmaline Tsui
2 min read


Can You Really Lose Muscle From Too Much Botox?
Ok, let’s talk Botox. It’s the go-to injectable for freezing expression lines, but what happens when you rely on it a little too much?...
Emmaline Tsui
4 min read


3 Tasty Snacks for Skin Health
We all know how much I love food. These have been my go to snacks recently that not only 'hit the spot' for me, but also boost my skin...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


My Signature Hair Growth Ritual
My hair lives in a bun or ponytail a lot of the time. It's only at weekends when it gets it's time to shine. If I ever do a post with my...
Emmaline Tsui
4 min read


The Real Reason You’re Not Seeing Results From Your Skincare Products
I have so many wonderful ranges in my clinic. As much as they are really great at showing results, we have to remember, like anything, if...
Emmaline Tsui
5 min read


How to Build a Skincare Routine in Your 40s (And What to Leave Behind)
I'm hitting that point now and next month I will be officially in my 40's! However, your 40s aren’t a bad thing—they’re your glow-up era!...
Emmaline Tsui
4 min read


Should You Ever Take a Break From Skincare?
There’s always a new trend doing the rounds online, and for a little while now it’s been all about “skin fasting.” The idea? Strip back ...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


Why You Don’t Need All the Actives!
(Just the Right Ones for You) Let’s be honest—skincare can feel a bit like a full-time job these days. You open Instagram and suddenly...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


Is It Really Sensitive Skin… Or Just a Damaged Barrier?
If I had a pound for every time someone told me they had “sensitive skin”... Okay, but in truth? A lot of the time, it’s not sensitivity...
Emmaline Tsui
3 min read


How to Choose the Best Sunscreen Fact Sheet
Sunscreen is one of the most important steps in any skincare routine, yet it's often misunderstood, misused, or completely neglected....
Emmaline Tsui
4 min read
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