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Wellness

K-beauty’s next chapter centres on ‘whole self’ wellness, according to Olive Young report

Olive Young’s purchasing data shows double-digit annual growth in wellness product consumption among this age group since 2022.
Olive Young’s purchasing data shows double-digit annual growth in wellness product consumption among this age group since 2022.

Hair loss should be under greater national health insurance coverage: South Korean President Lee

South Korean president Lee Jae Myung asked said that bringing such hair loss treatments into state health coverage should be considered.
South Korean president Lee Jae Myung asked said that bringing such hair loss treatments into state health coverage should be considered.

Is your scalp the new ‘It’ body part?

Ms Ritsuko Borges, founder of the Japanese head spa Masa.Kanai, applies a scalp-focused treatment in Manhattan on Oct 9. Ms Borges gives her client a “carbon bath”, which uses concentrated carbonic acid to remove build-up on the scalp.
Ms Ritsuko Borges, founder of the Japanese head spa Masa.Kanai, applies a scalp-focused treatment in Manhattan on Oct 9. Ms Borges gives her client a “carbon bath”, which uses concentrated carbonic acid to remove build-up on the scalp.

US pet company Lil Luv Dog launches Goop-like beauty and lifestyle brand for dogs

Stephanie Suganami (left) and Cara Santana Leto, who created Lil Luv Dog, a beauty brand for dogs, based on their experiences with their own dogs: Sheppy, Binx and Mercer.
Stephanie Suganami (left) and Cara Santana Leto, who created Lil Luv Dog, a beauty brand for dogs, based on their experiences with their own dogs: Sheppy, Binx and Mercer.

Branded Content

Aqua spinning, wellness workshops: New activities to try with your $100 ActiveSG credits

From high-energy workouts to hands-on learning, ActiveSG’s programmes offer something for everyone.
From high-energy workouts to hands-on learning, ActiveSG’s programmes offer something for everyone.

The unexpected joys of travelling solo on a group tour

Fenghuang Ancient Town in Hunan, which the writer visited during her free day on the yoga retreat.
Fenghuang Ancient Town in Hunan, which the writer visited during her free day on the yoga retreat.

Surviving 9/11 spurred wellness brand Panpuri’s founder to chase his dream. Now, it is worth millions

acpanpuri20 - Panpuri founder Vorravit Siripark.
Credit: PANPURI
acpanpuri20 - Panpuri founder Vorravit Siripark.
Credit: PANPURI

South Korea’s K-beauty giant Olive Young to open first US store by May 2026

The K-beauty giant will begin its entry in high-traffic districts in Pasadena, northeast of LA.
The K-beauty giant will begin its entry in high-traffic districts in Pasadena, northeast of LA.

Finding Joy

My mother’s passing at 93 brought me closer to my young family

Vasu celebrating Amma’s 90th birthday with a home-cooked feast of traditional Malayalee dishes in March 2022.
Vasu celebrating Amma’s 90th birthday with a home-cooked feast of traditional Malayalee dishes in March 2022.

Twelve Cupcakes’ former owner Daniel Ong says he’s still scolded by strangers after sudden closure

Former radio DJ and F&B businessman Daniel Ong sold off Twelve Cupcakes in 2016.
Former radio DJ and F&B businessman Daniel Ong sold off Twelve Cupcakes in 2016.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.