Our founder, DR. SK Tan, migrated to Singapore from Malaysia and practiced at the Island Group Clinic, a general practice medical group.
After a year when the group was being dissolved, Dr. Tan managed to secure financing and bought over the group.
1998
At the Island Group, Dr. Tan made use of his previous training in Dermatology (at St John’s Institution, London) and started seeing many patients with skin problems. He also took in a partner whom he subsequently passed the group to.
The Aesthetics part of the practice grew and he decided to separate it from the family practice of the Island Group Clinic. Detractors (friends and family) expressed their concerns on the viability of a dedicated Aesthetics Clinic, given that aesthetic treatments were still somewhat of a novelty in the mid 90s.
Against all the negative advice and discouragement, Dr. Tan went ahead with his decision and in 1998, he founded the DRx Clinic.
2000
The clinic continued to get a steadily increasing flow of customers which gradually became challenging as there was only one doctor.
Mrs Janifer Yeo-Tan (wife) realized that put a limit to the number of consultations and she implemented an idea that would change the direction of the aesthetics business-model forever.
She brought in trained beauty-therapists to assist – a novel idea at that time! This helped the doctor in optimizing his time with each patient – time was then well shared between consultation and treatment that could be handled by the therapists.
Soon after, the concept of ‘medi-spa’ treatments and ‘facials’ was introduced and added to the business.
The aesthetics aspect of the business worked very well in meeting a wider range of needs that consumers had, beyond just medical concerns for the skin.
2003
Mrs Janifer Yeo-Tan set up DRx Meditech, and introduced the trading and distribution of aesthetic and medical machines into the group.
2010
Our founders sold the DRx group of companies, to a multi-national conglomerate for an undisclosed sum. This set a precedence as this was the first time that an aesthetics clinic had been successfully sold to a MNC.
2014
Four years later, IDS was born after Dr and Mrs Tan decided to launch a new clinic and skincare line.
2015
After a year of cruising along, Dr. Tan’s good friend, Jacob Waugh, a brilliant physician/scientist, who had just exited as the Chief Scientific Officer of Revance Therapeutics, a specialty biopharmaceutical company developing topical botulinum toxin, propositioned a collaboration that would involve R&D for IDS Skincare.
2016
Dr Tan, Janifer and Jacob founded JJSK Incorporated and introduced an innovative skin-delivery technology that is now being used in a number of key IDS Skincare products.
JYSK also then started a laboratory and, subsequently, manufacturing facilities (GMP-certified) (in 2018), in Singapore, used for prototyping and production.
2017
IDS’ first retail store at Robinsons The Heeren opened doors, followed by subsequent outlets at Metro Paragon, Isetan Katong and Tampines.
IDS Aesthetics as well as IDS Skincare online shop were also launched that year.
2018
IDS introduced DermaShield, a new range of products that offer blue light protection.
IDS ended the year with a bang as the group launched its first massive brand awareness campaign - #IDServe by setting up a retail space at the Glasshouse in collaboration with Robinsons The Heeren.
The campaign educated consumers on the layers and types of skin conditions, as well as shedding light on the difference between efficacy in products, and “ad-fficacy” on skincare marketing.
2019
Following the brand’s campaign launch, 2019 saw a chain of developments for the group.
IDS has continued to grow into a recognizable name with a few breakthroughs under its belt.
First came the launch of IDS Aesthetics ‘unlimited facial memberships’ which created quite a stir as it was unheard of in the aesthetics industry.
Meanwhile, IDS Skincare constantly improved its research and formulations. The new and improved version of their innovative delivery system - Neulastin was introduced.
Soon after, the group relaunched their e-store jyx.shop which saw the start of a consolidation of more brands coming under one roof, including their brand baby - Kylaz, a targeted 3-step acne treatment line. Its launch in Bangkok also saw an opportunity to grow its regional presence, particularly in Thailand and Philippines.
2019 closed with an epic finale as IDS topped the retail charts, beating all other renowned global brands during its Black Friday Sale in Robinsons The Heeren. It was indeed a historical moment for this young, homegrown brand.
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A proprietary, delivery system that enables active ingredients to penetrate and be delivered into the target areas at therapeutic concentrations while healing our skin from the daily environmental damages resulted from UV, HEV, Blue Light and pollution.
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Discover the magic of Neulastin
From years of cumulative experience, we approach skincare issues by being problem-first, not machine-first
IDS sets itself apart by innovating protocols, by combining different devices to enhance the results and/ or supplementing the protocols and procedures with their proprietary skincare.
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Results over Advertising
From years of cumulative experience, we approach skincare issues by being problem-first, not machine-first
IDS sets itself apart by innovating protocols, by combining different devices to enhance the results and/ or supplementing the protocols and procedures with their proprietary skincare.
OUR PROCESS?
1
Patented Formula
We believe that skincare product should not be reactive, but also be preventive and renewing
Our product ingredient technology - NEULASTIN, enables active ingredients to penetrate into the target areas of the skin at therapeutic concentrations, and provide wound healing by stimulating the production of elastin and collagen in the skin.
2
Skincare
Defining standards, rethinking skincare
With clinical data and support, our products are formulated for efficacious results using our proprietary transcutaneous drug delivery system, to allow active ingredients to go deep beneath our skin’s surface to do its “work”.
3
Aesthetics
Beauty in Consistency
The combination of non-invasive procedures and pharmaceutical-grade products to help anyone with the desire for flawless skin, achieve it.
4
Clinical
Innovative and effective treatments
Leveraging on IDS patented proprietary treatments and protocols, our treatments are executed by established doctors with stellar industry reputation, and engineered for results
A proprietary, delivery system that enables active ingredients to penetrate and be delivered into the target areas at therapeutic concentrations while healing our skin from the daily environmental damages resulted from UV, HEV, Blue Light and pollution.
WHAT'S IN NEULASTIN?
Adenosine - A protein found in all cells and is necessary for normal function, it makes for a great skin-restoring, firming and soothing agent. It may also promote faster wound healing.
Hyaluronic Acid - Humectant that binds, retains and replenishes moisture in the skin. Protects and supports epidermal hydration.
Collagen - A fibrous protein present in all the body's organs and connective tissues, it provides the matrix that sustains the body's structure. It is responsible for keeping skin firm, supple and smooth.
Zinc and Magnesium - Essential minerals which encourage production of elastin to support the underlying structure of the skin, help heal the skin as well as reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Elastin - Along with collagen, elastin is another protein found in connective tissues that makes up the structure of your skin. Its main function is to maintain elasticity and firmness in the skin.
ENHANCE - a transcutaneous delivery system that facilitates the absorption of active ingredients into the skin.
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