After turning 40, I noticed fine lines creeping in, sparking my skin anxiety. As a pharmacist, I dove into research to combat my newfound “face anxiety” without falling for beauty influencers’ overhyped products. Here’s my science-backed, minimalist skincare routine to stay radiant, spotlighting on proxylane, the anti-aging hero in X’Factor’s water-based face cream. Skin renews […]

With only 19 ingredients in perfect harmony, X’Factor Face Cream proves less is more Ever stared at a skincare label with an ingredient list longer than your grocery receipt and thought, ‘What even is this…?’ Too many ingredients can feel like a science experiment gone wild. That’s why X’Factor Face Cream keeps it sleek with

Ever heard of your skin as the “third brain”? Dr Mitsuhiro Denda reveals the skin’s surprising link to your nervous system and emotions! With millions of sensory nerves, the skin communicates with your brain, influencing mood, self-worth, and overall wellbeing. Caring for your skin transcends vanity—it’s a vital act of self-care that nurtures mental health,

..true skincare prioritizes health over sensory allure.. Our skin is a sensory powerhouse, sometimes being called the “third brain” for its ability to feel, react, and communicate. Just as music delights the ears, a pleasant scent in skincare can captivate the senses, making your routine feel indulgent. But at X’Factor, we believe true skincare prioritizes

Your skin takes a beating every day—sun rays, dirty air, even the glow from your phone. How do you keep it healthy and looking good? The Skincare Pyramid, straight from the 2014 Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, is a conceptual model that works from the outside in, starting with the top layer of your skin

As a pharmacist, I often counsel consumers on the safe use of skincare products, particularly skin-lightening creams, where the risk of mercury adulteration looms large. Mercury, a potent yet toxic heavy metal, is still illegally added by unethical companies into some skincare formulations for its rapid depigmenting effects. In Malaysia from 2020 to 2025, 56

As you are in the shower lathering up with your favourite bar of soap, shampooing your hair and applying the moisturizer after shower, these routines feel harmless, right? These products are for external use, nothing to worry about. Wait a minute. Your skin is the body largest organ, whatever you put on it  can affect

Think of Proxylane as your skin’s personal architect and engineer.. Sometime after my 40th birthday I started seeking for THE skincare that can keep my skin plump, firm, and glowing, albeit fifteen years late (should have started at 25). Those bottles and jars were either too dear or not enough to nourish my skin. Something

Human body goes through not one, but two major aging processes in its cells and biochemistry; first at 44, then at around 60 years old It can come as quite a shock to look in the mirror and realize we don’t look quite as young as we used to. Whether you’re in your early 30s

One study in 2021 found that more than half of the 231 cosmetic products purchased in the US and Canada had undisclosed high fluorine content, with 29 of them detected to contain PFAS. 1. What is PFAS? Why do you need to know about it? PFAS stands for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also called the forever