Cover Pattamon Kerdlappol, Thai biochemist, MIT alum, entrepreneur, and founder of PregSkin, is on a mission to empower motherhood and redefine wellness across Asia
Pattamon Kerdlappol, Thai biochemist, MIT alum, entrepreneur, and founder of PregSkin, is on a mission to empower motherhood and redefine wellness across Asia
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Pattamon Kerdlappol is on a mission to empower motherhood through science and holistic wellness with her science-led, pregnancy-safe skincare brand, PregSkin
Motherhood, for many women, begins with joy but for Thai wellness entrepreneur Pattamon Kerdlappol, it began with a question sparked not by personal experience but by scientific curiosity: Which products are truly safe to use during pregnancy?
Despite the abundance of beauty products in the market, Pattamon saw a glaring gap. Expectant and breastfeeding mothers struggled to find scientifically validated skincare solutions that put safety first. “Pregnancy is already such a transformative season,” she notes. “Women [should] feel empowered, supported, and confident—never confused or compromised—through every stage of motherhood.”
Guided by this conviction, Pattamon began her journey in maternal skincare after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). During her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), she deepened her understanding of healthcare business and innovation through her academic research projects, where she observed firsthand the disconnect between scientific knowledge and the resources available to mothers, a gap that would ultimately shape her life’s work. What began as an academic inquiry gradually evolved into a decade-long mission to elevate maternal skincare with formulas grounded in dermatological science, ingredient transparency, and genuine empathy for women’s wellbeing. Since then, she has spent extensive time leading the research and development of her own pregnancy-safe skincare formulations.
By 2013, Pattamon had laid the scientific foundations for what would become PregSkin, a skincare brand which officially launched in Bangkok in 2018. Today, PregSkin has expanded into Singapore, marking a milestone moment not only for the brand but for the broader maternity wellness movement across Asia.
Above Pattamon began her journey in maternal skincare after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from UCLA, before pursuing her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at MIT
Pattamon began her journey in maternal skincare after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from UCLA, before pursuing her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at MIT
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A science-led brand for every stage of motherhood
The rise of conscious motherhood has transformed beauty as we know it, and few entrepreneurs embody this shift as compellingly as Pattamon. To her, maternal wellbeing is not a niche; it is a science, a responsibility, and a calling shaped by research and community engagement.
PregSkin’s premise is simple yet pioneering for the region: to offer skincare that is not only safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding, but genuinely effective, sensorial, and confidence-boosting. Each product is designed to address the specific needs women face across preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum—a multi-stage approach still rare in Asia’s beauty landscape. Drawing on her training as a biochemist, Pattamon personally led the research and development process in the lab, formulating every PregSkin product to meet strict safety standards for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Unlike traditional beauty companies, PregSkin focuses entirely on the maternal journey: from preconception to pregnancy to postpartum. Every product is dermatologist-tested, free from harmful ingredients, and intentionally designed for women navigating hormonal changes, heightened sensitivities, and the emotional shifts that accompany motherhood.
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Above PregSkin products are dermatologist-tested, free from harmful ingredients, and intentionally designed for women navigating motherhood
PregSkin products are dermatologist-tested, free from harmful ingredients, and intentionally designed for women navigating motherhood
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Among PregSkin’s most celebrated offerings are products designed specifically for the unique needs of pregnancy and early motherhood. The PregSkin Blemish Control Skin‑Clearing Serum offers a lightweight, deeply absorbing solution for acne-prone or sensitive skin, calming irritation and supporting a smoother, clearer complexion when hormonal fluctuations can cause breakouts. The PregSkin Brightening Age‑Defying Moisturizing Facial Cream delivers deep hydration and luminous, even-toned skin without retinoids or other ingredients deemed unsafe for expectant and nursing mothers—a rare balance of efficacy and safety. And for body care, the PregSkin Intensive Hydrating Stretch Mark Butter helps nourish and support skin elasticity, ideal for mothers concerned about stretch marks and skin changes during and after pregnancy.
This clarity of purpose has earned the brand growing recognition across the region. Among those was the Royal Thai Embassy Singapore, which spotlighted PregSkin as a leading example of women-led Thai innovation entering the regional market, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s most trusted pregnancy and breastfeeding-safe skincare lines.
Yet what distinguishes PregSkin most is Pattamon’s ethos: that beauty should support—not compromise—a mother’s wellbeing through every stage of motherhood. “Whether they’re trying to conceive, expecting, or caring for a newborn,” she says, “we want mothers to feel empowered at every step.”
Above A certified health coach and Pilates instructor, Pattamon embodies the multidimensional founder shaping a new era of maternal wellness
A certified health coach and Pilates instructor, Pattamon embodies the multidimensional founder shaping a new era of maternal wellness
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Redefining maternal beauty through holistic living
PregSkin’s expansion into Singapore marks the next chapter of Pattamon’s mission. She chose the city for its scientific rigour, consumer trust, and thriving wellness communities. “Singapore’s innovation-forward environment and trust in science make it the ideal base to elevate pregnancy-safe skincare and redefine maternal health for the region,” she shares. From Singapore, she is building partnerships with medical experts, Pilates studios, women-focused wellness practitioners, and community organisations to create a holistic ecosystem for pregnancy and postpartum support, positioning the city as the brand’s long-term regional hub.
While PregSkin is firmly rooted in biochemistry, Pattamon herself embodies the multidimensional founder shaping a new era of maternal wellness. A certified health coach and Pilates instructor, she champions a lifestyle that integrates movement, mindfulness, and emotional resilience. Her commitment extends beyond products: through workshops, educational initiatives, and community events, she aims to support women through motherhood’s most profound transitions. Mothers, she believes, deserve more than skincare; they deserve knowledge, confidence, and a community that uplifts them.
With this clarity of purpose and a decade of scientific grounding, PregSkin is poised to redefine pregnancy-safe beauty across Asia. And by anchoring her brand in Singapore, Pattamon Kerdlappol is not only elevating mothers—she is helping shape the city into a global centre for maternal wellbeing.
Discover more about PregSkin’s science-led maternity skincare at pregskin.com or follow the brand on Instagram at @pregskinsg.
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Shairah Thoufeekh is the branded content director of Tatler Singapore. She oversees all creative editorial and branded storytelling projects across Tatler’s print and digital platforms—covering luxury, lifestyle, wealth, travel, and beyond.
