Clinical Blogs — ingredient

What is Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate? Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate is the combination of azelaic acid and glycine. Azelaic acid is a skin brightener and serum normalizer while glycine is a hydrating ingredient. Let’s talk about azelaic acid first. Azelaic acid has been shown to be a multitasking ingredient. It reduces hyperpigmented area or dark spots on the skin by inhibiting tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for the production of melanin. Azelaic acid also improves excessive sebum production which is beneficial in acneic skin. Azelaic acid has also been documented to reduce inflammation and redness in rosacea patients. Potential side effects of azelaic...

When it comes to ingredients with strong supporting clinical data and variety of uses, vitamin B3 (niacinamide) is the one that is on the top of the list. It is one of the most versatile ingredients can be used in various skincare formulation with multiple benefits as a nutraceutical for our skin. Vitamin B3 is a multitask ingredient beneficial to skin health: Increases hydration: It strengthens the top layer of our skin (strata corneum) which is responsible for transdermal epidermal water loss (TEWL). B3 possesses antipruritic effect: enhances skin barrier protection by stimulating ceramide synthesis and stabilizing mast cells that...

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...

Throughout my clinical practice, I have come across many clients with various skincare concerns. “What do you recommend for the dark spots on my face?” is one of the most common questions I got. Evening skin tone and reducing pigmentation are always in trend regardless of age and ethnicity. Before making any suggestion to my clients, gathering pertinent information and medical history that could potentially cause the problem is important. What are the stimulating factors? / How does hyperpigmentation occur? Melanocytes are skin cells that produce brown pigment (melanin) which is responsible for our skin color. If melanocytes increase melanin...

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...