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Photo Credits: youtube In our busy daily lives, fatigue can get the better of us and it is most clearly reflected on our faces. Our skin tone looks dull and texture dry. Here are some tips and tricks to brighten that dull and tired skin: 1. SLEEP Photo Credits: nearsay.com Getting enough sleep will help recharge your tired body and mind. So catch up on your sleep and sleep earlier. Reading from the laptop screen late into the night makes it more difficult for you to fall asl

Image Credit: marieclaire.com In this three-part special, Dr. Ngui talks about Adult Acne and how to treat it. Today, we will focus on how to combat acne scarring. Read Part I and PART II here. “Doctor, Doctor! My acne is getting me down. Are there others who feel the same? What can I do?" Q: I am tired of my never ending pimple breakouts and this acne on my face is really getting me down…. What can I do? A: Acne and acne scarring can be disfiguring physically and psychologic

Image Credit: Sheknows.com In this three-part special, Dr. Ngui talks about Adult Acne and how to treat it. Today, we will focus on treating acne. Read Part I here. “Doctor, Doctor! Can I treat acne myself? When should I seek a doctor's help?" Q: Is it necessary to see a doctor for acne problems? Aren’t over-the-counter solutions effective enough? A: Acne is a very complex condition that varies greatly in severity and appearance. It can be as mild as a minor crop of white he

Image Credit: Dermcheckapp.com In this three-part special, Dr. Ngui talks about Adult Acne and how to treat it. Today, we will focus on the definition of acne and their causes. “Doctor, doctor! I am no longer a teenager but why am I still getting pimples and acne?" Q: What is acne? A: Acne is a common skin condition that is characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, greasiness and red pimples on the face, neck, back and upper chest. These areas have the greatest population of

Image Credit: saffluence.com Q: If someone wears make up every day (foundation etc), what type of negative effects does it have on the skin? A: Makeup can be worn everyday without any problems if a proper choice of make-up and proper daily cleansing is done. If proper care is not taken, any person using daily makeup can potentially experience clogged pores. For instance, a person who has acne-prone skin, oily skin or combination skin has a higher chance of developing clog

Photo credit: http://neuageclinic.com/ BeautyFresh is honored to introduce our first medically trained guest writer - Dr. Nicholas Ngui. Dr. Ngui is a highly experienced general practitioner with a special focus on Aesthetic Dermatology with 19 years of clinical practice experience and 12 years of pharmaceutical industry experience behind him. As a pharmaceutical medical director, he was involved in physician and patient education and clinical research with a strong emphasis

Red is the colour of passionate love. Red is a hot, strong and stimulating colour and I think it's sexy when painted on the lips. In this post, I'm gonna share more about the different kind of red lipsticks! Colour swatches of the 4 different kind of red lippies I'll be sharing about! 1. MAC PRO LONGWEAR LIP PENCIL (#Kiss Me Quick) To create that flawless red lips, a lip liner would be your best friend. Lip liner helps to lock your red lipstick on your lips, making the lip

“A woman‘s perfume tells more about her than her handwriting“ ... so true isn‘ it? Scent is such a personal thing and I feel that we should be giving more attention towards choosing and buying one! In this post, I'm gonna share with you girls 4 different fragrances I really like! 1. DKNY BE DELICIOUS (Fresh Blossom) I love floral fragrances cuz it just makes me feel extra sweet/girly hehe. So this is really one of my favourite! The scent is a mixture of grapefruit, rose an

BeautyFresh is delighted to introduce you to our new Beauty Blogger, Shenny Yang. She will be sharing her take on the latest makeup news, reviews, how-to videos and beauty tips with us. Beyond her love for travel, Shenny is also an avid bohemian fashion and beauty enthusiast. She enjoys globe trotting, experiencing different cultures and embarking on the different trends of the season and sharing her tips with her friends and love ones. #guestwriter #shennyyang

We all love a little DIY beauty project every now and then. With simple ingredients you can put together at home, here’s how you can achieve beautiful, healthy looking and sparkling eyes! Chamomile tea helps ease redness and puffiness around the eyes - Steep two teabags in freshly boiled water for 3 minutes. Remove and place in the refrigerator until cooled. Place one bag over each eye and relax for 15 minutes. (Don’t forget to sip on your chamomile tea while at it – extra