
Learn the science of building a universal skincare regimen, from double cleansing with milk or oil cleansers and micellar options to toner, moisturizer, serums, and sunscreen.
Explore intermediate to advanced skincare routines led by dermatologist Dr. Taiwan Lin, covering the seven phase facial system, skin microbiome, and cosmeceutical actives for acne, rosacea, dermatitis, and eczema.
Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturiser 101
Moisturiser Facts and Controversies
Flawless Skin & Moisturiser Myths
Do You Need A Moisturiser in Tropical Weather/Summer?
What to Look for in Sunscreen
Vitamin C serums deliver antioxidant protection, collagen support, pigment reduction, acne relief, and anti-aging benefits, with stabilized forms like sodium ascorbate phosphate enabling effective, low-concentration use.
Explore hyaluronic acid as a multi-weight, dual-action serum that hydrates deeply through macro and micro weights, supports natural moisturizing factor, and promotes healthy cell talk to slow aging.
Explore how moisture keeps the skin barrier strong across the stratum corneum and dermis, through corneocytes, ceramides, natural moisturizing factors, and hyaluronic acid to slow aging.
Explore how ceramide-dominant moisturizers repair the skin barrier, compare humectants and occlusives, and debunk the anti-moisturizer myth while guiding formulation choices for eczema, acne, and oily skin.
Explore how hyaluronic acid acts as a humectant to boost skin hydration, the role of ceramides in barrier function, and why serums complement moisturizers for a healthy skin microenvironment.
Learn how to balance sun protection and moisturization with modern sunscreen formulations, including SPF 50, broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, lightweight emulsions, and antioxidant-rich options that support skin resilience.
Masking 101
Exfoliation 101
Facial Mists
Compare sheet masks and traditional masks through occlusion to optimize moisture and active ingredients. Understand when leave-on or overnight masks benefit the skin and why clay masks are discouraged.
Explore physical versus chemical exfoliation, including enzymes and acids like glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids, and their effects on skin barrier, texture, and radiance.
Explore facial mists as water-based moisturizers carrying polyglutamic acid, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and Portulaca oleracea to hydrate, set makeup, and boost sunscreen photoprotection for all skin types.
The Science and Art of Skin Cycling and Skin Ecology
How to Glow: Get Rid of Dull Skin for Good
Explore skin cycling and skin ecology, contrasting retinoids with plant cosmeceuticals like Baburin extract, papain, and bromelain that support the skin microbiome and ecological health.
Discover how true glow comes from healthy skin, not lighter tones, as we explore Fitzpatrick types, pigmentation, and safe cosmeceutical routines plus home light therapies for radiant skin.
The Express Facial
How to Choose Facial Devices
Home Use LED Light Therapy
The Ideal Light Therapy Device for Salons/Professional Use
5-Step Medifacial Secrets
Master the express facial: a simple three-step home routine using sonic cleansing, antioxidant-infused toning, and a gel mask to deliver cosmeceutical actives and a near-instant glow.
Learn how to choose safe, effective facial devices for home or salon use, focusing on microcurrent, microdermabrasion, and radiofrequency, plus practical guidance on exfoliation and usability.
Explore home use led light therapy, including blue light for acne and red light for collagen, healing, and skin resilience, powered by photo biostimulation and evidence from dermatology.
Choose the ideal home light therapy device for salon or home use, with effective, eye-safe design, and the Aurora 240 LED system for acne, hyperpigmentation, and hair regrowth.
Discover five step medifacial secrets to replicate clinic style facials at home, using sonic cleansing, enzyme peels, microdermabrasion alternatives, microcurrent, and red light therapy with cosmeceutical serums.
Explore a K-beauty medifacial workshop that uses a sonic pulsation blade to exfoliate and dislodge microparticles like PM2.5, then infusion of antioxidant essences for radiant skin.
Learn how oil cleansing and emulsification remove bacteria and oil with honey-based cleansers for acne-prone skin, while acne requires medical treatment and ceramides support moisture.
Explore how genetics, puberty-driven oil production, and Propionibacterium drive acne from micro comedones to inflamed pimples, affecting teens and adults.
We explain that acne is driven by genetics and hormones, not just oily skin, and warn against extractions or nonsterile facials that worsen inflammation and can cause scarring.
Explore how hormonal acne fluctuates with the menstrual cycle, its jawline and chin distribution, differential diagnoses, and evidence-based management including oral contraceptives and dermatologist evaluation.
Explore acne excoriée and closed comedones, and how inflammation drives scarring and hyperpigmentation. Highlight dermatologist strategies from topical to botanical options like Beverin and Chlorella vulgaris to reduce inflammation.
Explore sonic cleansing for medi facials with a medical grade stainless steel handheld device available for home use, where ultrasonic pulsations dislodge particulates after double cleansing and aid cosmeceutical delivery.
Explore how cryotherapy and cold therapy reduce inflammation and support recovery after peels, and how the Ice Age Pore Minimizer uses zero-degree cooling to reduce pores.
Dr. TWL demonstrates using Radiance Fluid as a 2-in-1 toner moisturizer and sleeping mask, applying a palm-sized amount at night, and weekly polysaccharide masking to boost radiance.
Explore how the hydradermabrasion system balances exfoliation with water, enzymes, light, and antioxidants to address the exposome, anti-inflammatory enzyme peels, whiteheads, pigmentation, pores, and texture.
Learn microdermabrasion, an outpatient skin resurfacing procedure using crystals and vacuum to remove the stratum corneum, improving acne scars, uneven tone, and superficial wrinkles.
Discover how home-friendly, water-based enzyme peels delivered via jet hydradermabrasion with the universal beauty bar offer safer alternatives to clinic chemical peels for sensitive skin.
Explore sonic cleansing with ultrasonic waves to reduce surface bacteria, remove micro particles, and enhance antioxidant delivery, supporting skin microbiome health and resilience against PM 2.5 driven aging.
Discover how radio frequency and multimodal technology enhance cleansing, moisture, and absorption, while the collagen wand promotes skin lifting, elastin production, and red/blue LED chromotherapy with cold therapy.
Explore microcurrent facials with the Pearl EMS device, a portable 85 mA tool for at-home use that strengthens facial muscles, boosts collagen, and enhances transdermal delivery for lifting and radiance.
Discover a plastic-free facial oil from plant oils, ISO 22716 accredited. Ensure dermatologist-tested results for all skin types, with lipid-encapsulated bioactive compounds releasing on moist skin in amber glass.
Explore how the skin microenvironment governs barrier health and why ceramide moisturizers work differently across individuals. Learn how polymer patches hydrate the stratum corneum and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Explore how Vitamin C supports the skin microbiome by balancing good and bad bacteria and suppressing acne-causing bacteria with 5% sodium ascorbate phosphate.
Explore licorice extract’s anti-inflammatory and anti-melanogenic effects, including Licochalcone A, and its use in rosacea treatment and photo protection.
Explore arbutin, kojic acid, and goji berry for pigmentation, inhibiting tyrosinase and melanin formation, and reducing oxidative stress through mapk and pKa signaling pathways.
Explore how the brain, gut, and skin connect to stress, acne, and aging, and learn how edible beauty—via a colorful, antioxidant-rich diet—supports skin health and mental well-being.
Explore how a nutraceutical-rich diet influences skin aging by targeting cellular senescence and inflammation, inspired by Blue Zones eating patterns for healthier, more youthful skin.
Module 1 of Skincare Masters Program Certificate Course
Science of Beauty, Art of Skincare Routines
The skincare and facial course for aestheticians and beauty experts taught by a board-certified dermatologist, internationally renowned beauty entrepreneur Dr. Teo Wan Lin, founder and chief scientific officer of beauty empire Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals, Asia’s leading clinical skincare and cosmeceutical line. She is also the host of podcast Dermatologist Talks: Science of Beauty, the top grossing skincare podcast which has collaborated with brands like Amore-Pacific, L’Oréal Paris, Eucerin, Skinceuticals amongst others. She is regarded as an international expert in cosmeceutical skincare, the skin microbiome and her research has been published in top dermatology journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and the International Journal of Dermatology. She has collaborated with Dior Science for their Capture Totale Serum launch in 2020, and was featured in their inaugural Digital Skincare Talks alongside Gisele Bundchen and Philip Picardi.
This skincare and facial expert course is perfect for:
Salon owners, beauticians, aestheticians
Master skincare expertise and basic dermatology conditions
Offer facials that work; avoid those that don’t
Learn the Science of Beauty and the Art of Skincare Routines from the skincare expert herself
Beauty entrepreneurs
Identify market niches/opportunities
Beauty bloggers, influencers, thought leaders
Become an expert on social media
What you’ll learn
Complete Skincare Routine—Intermediate to Advanced / Expert Levels
Double Cleansing + Sonic Cleansing
Toners/Lotions + Pore Treatment
Serums + Face Oils
Moisturiser Types: Lotions, Creams, Ointments and Face Mists
Advice on tailoring fail-proof/irritation-free skincare regimens for clients for greater customer satisfaction
Exfoliation (Physical, Chemical, Enzyme)
Face Masking (Sheet, Dry, Wet, Gel, Clays)
Skin Cycling Facts and Myths
Customised Skincare Trends
Answers to FAQ by Clients/Audience
Popular Skincare Ingredients
Skin Types: Learn Dr.TWL’s Universal Skincare Approach
Latest Scientific Approach to Skin: Microclimate, Microbiome and Skin Barrier
Targeted/Spot Treatment of Skin Concerns (over-the counter, cosmeceuticals, herbal formulas)
Pigmentation
Acne
Acne Scars
Sensitive Skin/Eczema
Skin Aging (Photoaging)
When to refer to a dermatologist
What works and what doesn’t
How to Formulate the Express Facial Regimen for Clients
How to Get Instant Results
Cost/Time-Efficiency
Customer Retention
Relationship Building
Tips on Choosing the Ideal Facial Devices for your Salon
How to Avoid/Minimise Adverse Reactions
What you get
5 hours of on-demand video workshops
23-Lecture Series
Instant download skincare masterclass checklists: Master Skincare Fundamentals, Cleansers, Serums, Pigmentation, 7-Phase Facial System)
Course-fee fully redeemable* for professional skincare system/devices at Dr.TWL Pharmacy (bonus free gift of limited edition vegan leather cover beauty journal for note taking worth $45 with any order at Dr.TWL Pharmacy)
User support—join exclusive members only skincare expert community hosted by Dr.TWL for monthly Q&A; brand collaboration options (low MOQ) cosmeceuticals procurement, specialised training program with complimentary international certification#, product/marketing material
Certificate from Dr.TWL Skin Master Academy (International)
BONUS BEAUTY SCHOOL ANIMATED VIDEOS/EDUCATION
*excludes shipping and handling fees, free international shipping with minimum 250 sgd purchase.
#details for application in course, subject to first-come-first serve basis; positions open for brand affliate option with attractive commissions for applicants
Course Fee Fully Redeemable
The Skincare Expert and Medi-Facial Certificate Course fees are fully redeemable for the cosmeceutical products at Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals. Please email us with your proof of purchase to receive the credits. Access complimentary MasterClass resources on our website.
N.B. The current discounted course does not include e-book materials