Revolutionising Skin Health | Guardian Malaysia Rolls Out AI-Powered Checks with Derma Expert Pharmacist Guidance

 

guardian Malaysia announced that its pharmacists nationwide are now Certified Derma Experts. 

These pharmacists have the right ‘know-how’ to professionally consult and address shoppers’ skincare questions, especially in the specialised areas of derma skincare and sensitive skin needs.

A private preview comprising close to 150 media representatives, influencers and invited shoppers was held to allow guests to have a first-hand, personalised 1-1 consultation with the Certified Derma Experts. Skin health check counters as well as skincare solution booths were made available at this event besides an accompanying workshop session. 

guardian pharmacists’ upgraded knowledge is paired with the latest AI-powered Skin Health Check tool as Malaysia’s No. 1 Health & Beauty Retailer* rolls out this upgraded in-store consultation experience across stores nationwide. 

The Korean designed Skin Health Check device helps shoppers discover their skin needs across 12 insights i.e. wrinkles, dark circles, blemishes, pores and acnes, amongst others – ALL in just 3 minutes. 

Priscilla Wu, Managing Director, guardian Malaysia, said: “As the trusted and preferred go-to-destination for everything skincare, guardian Malaysia is proud to be the first health & beauty retailer in this country to champion the need for pharmacists to be derma skin experts.” 

Priscilla added that this effort is made through guardian’s Radiance Academy that works with brand partners to structure and organise a curriculum that is focused on the increasing issues of eczema, acne, hyperpigmentation and sensitive skin faced by Malaysians out there. 

As part of the structured curriculum, pharmacists are exposed to curated topics on skin health that are conducted by speakers and trainers who are experts from our brand partners as well as Malaysia’s leading dermatologists. 

Expert Says: Skincare and its link to overall wellbeing

Present at the event is one such expert, dermatologist Dr Ch’ng Chin Chwen, who said: “Many Malaysians ‘forget’ that the skin is our body’s largest organ. It acts as an important ‘shield’ for the individual’s protection, sensory organ, synthesis of Vitamin D and regulation of the body temperature. 

Therefore, it is important to care for the skin given its critical and multi-faceted role in supporting an individual’s health and wellbeing.” 

Given the increasing prevalence of derma skin issues and sensitive skin needs, are Malaysians equipped with the right knowledge to care for their skin health? 

“Access to expert-level advice can be further enhanced and knowledge is power. When skin consultation and analysis is done right, the awareness of what’s not right with the health of the skin will then enable the selection of the right solution to improve it,” added Dr Ch’ng.

guardian Pharmacists: Your friendly Derma Expert around your neighbourhood 

Expert-level advice should not be misunderstood to be everything that one reads right out of the Internet or hearsay from extended families, friends and colleagues. 

“There is information overdose. And, there is also misinformation. Shoppers are either confused or misguided,"added Priscilla.

The intention to provide shoppers with personalised, 1-1 skin analysis using our AI-powered tool and to enable them access to the ‘right information’ gave birth to Radiance Academy. 

Working with brand partners in curating the right mix of courses in the curriculum for guardian Pharmacists, it has been an upskilling effort in continuous professional development to gain CME points (Continuous Medical Education) at the same time. 

“The roll-out of our AI-powered Skin Health Check and your pharmacist’s certification of Derma Expertise underline guardian Malaysia’s commitment to empowering YOU with the right knowledge and guidance towards healthier skin,” concluded Priscilla. 

Everyone with derma skin concerns is welcomed to speak to the Certified Derma Experts. 

MYguardian Rewards’ members stand to gain more with guardian Malaysia reward vouchers and sample kit. More information via guardian Malaysia’s Derma Skin Lab at: https://guardian.com.my/skin-care/derma-lab.html?page=1 

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*Based on guardian Malaysia’s win of the Health & Beauty Retailer of the Year – Malaysia award at the 2025 Retail Asia Awards

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Guardian Malaysia invites YOU to take charge of your wellbeing!

 

September is here again and guardian’s wellbeing, month-long campaign is back, BIGGER and BETTER, from the 2^nd to the 30^th of September 2025. 

“As the No. 1 Health & Beauty Retailer* in this country, it is important that we curate the best of wellbeing solutions and make them available to YOU. Additionally, with guardian being your trusted advisor for wellness, we seek out the best of experts to share wellbeing tips with YOU. 

We are also continuously upgrading our pharmacists’know-how so that they can be your go-to neighbourhood experts to answer your wellbeing questions,” said Anna Ng, Marketing Director of guardian Malaysia

 

To promote shoppers to ‘get crazy’ about wellbeing, guardian Malaysia has rolled out its NEW Health Hub with informative articles on how to become healthier, products and therapeutical recommendations. 

Announcements on talks and events are shared there at www.guardian.com.my/promotions/health-hub.html?page=1

 

guardian also collaborated with health experts, including doctors and specialists, on a content series that highlights relatable yet often overlooked health moments, offering clarity and simple actions that encourage long-term impact without fear or hype.

 

The series focuses on four key pillars: gut health, immunity, joints & collagen, and heart health.  The experts featured in this series of videos include cardiologist Dr Choi Chun Ngok, gastroenterologist Dr Chen Harn Chin, orthopaedics’ surgeon Dr Teo Seow Hui and immunologist Dr Kent Woo. 

 

For those wanting the human touch, walk into any guardian pharmacy nationwide and YOU can speak to our friendly pharmacists who will be happy to address your wellbeing concerns from weight management and minor ailment consultations to medication reviews. 

 

Exclusively for MYguardian Rewards members, shoppers can also enjoy FREE health services such as glucose, gut and cholesterol tests in selected guardian stores, limited to the first 50 shoppers daily. During this month-long campaign, members will also get to enjoy 2^nd item purchased at 60% off across 4,000 different items.

 

Anna added, “Beyond the right products and therapeutical recommendations of which guardian Malaysia is right by YOU, wellbeing care also requires having access to the experts in order to stay well-informed. 

Regular health checks is paramount and in this month of Own Your Wellbeing, we are making free health checks available to YOU.” 

 

Join in the fun!

For those living in the Klang Valley, head over to One Utama in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya from the 16^th to the 21^st of September 2025 to be part of guardian Malaysia’s ‘Own Your Wellbeing’ Festival – a movement towards improved wellbeing for all! 

 

Festival Highlights

·       Wellbeing Roadshow

o   Explore exciting zones: Power Up Zone & Zen Studio

o   Engage with brand booths

o   Complimentary health checks

·       Wellbeing Classes & Workshops

o   Zumba

o   Pound Drum

o   Family Yoga

o   Yoga & Journaling

o   Pilates

o   Sound Bath & Aromatherapy

o   D.I.Y Roll-On Perfume Workshop

o   Stress Management Workshop

·       Pickleball Day – 20th September

o   Morning: Pickleball Friendly Match

o   Afternoon: Pickleball Fun Play (groups of 2–6 persons, 1-hour sessions)

o   Entitlements for participants: guardian goodie bag + Wellbeing T-shirt

o   Special Highlight: Kudos x guardian Malaysia Collaboration

-  Launch of Kudos, now available in guardian stores

- Commemorated with a Pickleball Match during the festival

·       Fun Run – 21st September (Sunday)

o   5km run (8 am – 10 am)

o   Open to 1,500 participants

o   Fun family bonding while working on wellbeing goals

·       Sign-Up

o   Register for all activities via the MYguardian app

·       CSR Initiative

o   Collaboration with SHELTER Home PJ & Suriana Welfare Society Malaysia

o   Disadvantaged kids & teens invited to Pickleball Fun Play & Fun Run

o   Expanding youth access to wellbeing activities

 

“We want all Malaysians to take the first step to Own Your Wellbeing. Find out more at our wellbeing festival in One Utama,” ended Anna. More information of guardian’s monthly promotions via the following URL: https://www.guardian.com.my/catalogue

 

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*Based on guardian Malaysia’s win of the Health & Beauty Retailer of the Year – Malaysia award at the 2025 Retail Asia Awards

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