A Dermatologist’s Guide to Boosting Mitochondrial Energy with Signature Purple Code® LED Light Therapy
Have you ever felt that your skincare has simply stopped working? Even with gold-standard serums and disciplined ten-step rituals, results often plateau—a phenomenon known as tachyphylaxis, where the ...
13 Touko 8min
Sunscreen Serums Masterclass: The Science of Collagen Peptides & Skincare Hacks
Is your sunscreen doing more than just blocking the sun? In this masterclass, I explore the revolutionary shift toward sunscreen serums and how sun protection has moved far beyond merely blocking UV r...
11 Touko 9min
Why Plant Adaptogens Work for Zonal Dysbiosis: The Science of the O-Zone
Is your skin behaving like two different ecosystems? If you are struggling with an oily T-zone alongside parched, sensitive cheeks, you aren’t just dealing with combination skin—you are experiencing Z...
8 Huhti 13min
Do retinoids thin your skin? Mastering Retinoids: Dermal Remodelling vs. Stratum Corneum Thinning
I break down the histological reality of how retinoids affect the cellular matrix.While social media often warns that these ingredients "thin" the skin, the peer-reviewed evidence tells a different st...
18 Maalis 10min
Dermatologist Guide: Retinoids, Skin Barrier Health, and Lessons from Asian Skin
Do retinoids thin the skin? No. In fact, they induce dermal remodeling that strengthens your skin’s foundation. But if you’re Asian, the answer to the retinoid burn is more nuanced than the standard p...
18 Maalis 31s
Is Oxygen the Secret to Resilient Asian Skin?
In this episode of The Dermatologist Talks: Science of Beauty, I’m taking you inside the glass-walled laboratories of LVMH Research to discuss a breakthrough dominating the conversation in 2026: the i...
11 Maalis 9min
Beyond Collagen: Dior Ox-C & The 12 Hallmarks of Aging
A glimpse into the Dior International Skincare Summit in Tokyo, which I had the pleasure of attending in October 2025. The LVMH Recherche team shared a groundbreaking deconstruction of the 12 Hallmark...
10 Maalis 1min
