Calvin Skin Celebrates Its 9th Anniversary with Continued Expansion Across Borneo
Calvin Skin, founded in 2017, first established its presence in Peninsular Malaysia before steadily expanding into East Malaysia after years of stable growth. Today, the brand operates branches in Sibu, Kuching, and Bintulu, with upcoming expansions planned for Miri, Tawau, Labuan, Sarikei, Keningau, Sandakan, and Brunei as part of its long-term vision to build a comprehensive skin recovery network across Borneo.
Calvin Skin Founder, Calvin Chai Kien Tung, said the brand was never created to pursue quick-fix results, but to help people who have struggled with chronic skin conditions by focusing on scientific skin care, skin barrier recovery, and long-term skin health management to restore healthy, resilient skin.
“After entering the East Malaysian market, we realized that many people work in agriculture, fisheries, oil and gas, and other outdoor industries. Combined with Borneo’s hot, humid climate and coastal environment, prolonged exposure to UV rays and harsh conditions often leads to eczema, folliculitis, pigmentation, fungal infections, acne, and damaged skin barriers. This further strengthened our commitment to serving East Malaysia and expanding throughout Borneo.”
“Our goal is to bring professional skin recovery services closer to people, so they no longer need to travel to Peninsular Malaysia to receive safe, professional, and continuous skin management.”
Before founding Calvin Skin, Calvin Chai spent many years working with a well-known skin care chain, where he met countless individuals suffering from persistent skin problems. Although many experienced temporary improvement after trying different treatments, their conditions often returned.
“That experience inspired us to focus on repairing the skin barrier, improving long-term skin health, and providing sustainable skin care solutions that address the root causes rather than temporary symptoms.”
He explained that if sensitive skin is not first stabilized and repaired, constantly chasing the latest beauty trends, products, or quick-fix treatments at the lowest possible cost may increase the risk of developing even more complicated skin concerns, such as acne breakouts, pigmentation, or worsening skin sensitivity. This often results in consumers spending significantly more time and money on corrective treatments.
“For this reason, Calvin Skin has invested heavily in developing our own skincare products. Our formulations are specifically designed for problematic skin, with smaller molecular structures to improve absorption. When combined with the correct professional skin treatments, they help deliver more effective and lasting results.”
Calvin added that the company previously distributed international skincare brands but found that many formulations were better suited for countries with four distinct seasons. This led the team to develop its own skincare range specifically formulated for Southeast Asian skin types, climate, and environmental conditions.
“Our research and development process took several years, involving continuous formula refinement and testing. Our goal was to create gentle, low-irritation products that support skin barrier recovery and provide long-term care for sensitive and damaged skin.”
In conjunction with Calvin Skin’s 9th Anniversary Celebration, the company will officially open its 8th branch in Miri in early September, marking another important milestone in its expansion journey.
“Our objective is not simply to increase the number of branches, but to ensure that more people can access professional skin recovery services in the city closest to them. We will continue expanding across East Malaysia and Borneo as we work towards becoming Borneo’s leading skin recovery brand and the most trusted name in professional skin recovery.”
Looking ahead, Calvin Chai said the company will continue promoting skin health education through digital platforms, media outreach, and professional training programs. The aim is to share proper skin health knowledge while nurturing more skilled professionals who can carry forward the company’s accumulated experience, expertise, and treatment philosophy.
“We believe a truly valuable brand is not one that only treats skin conditions, but one that helps people understand how to maintain healthy skin. We hope more people can enjoy healthier skin and greater confidence because of our work.”
He added that Calvin Skin’s long-term vision extends beyond being a skin recovery specialist.
“We aspire to become a driving force in promoting skin health education throughout Borneo. This has always been the mission of Calvin Skin — Healthy Skin Starts with Recovery.”
Calvin Skin Founder, Calvin Chai Kien Tung, said the brand was never created to pursue quick-fix results, but to help people who have struggled with chronic skin conditions by focusing on scientific skin care, skin barrier recovery, and long-term skin health management to restore healthy, resilient skin.
“After entering the East Malaysian market, we realized that many people work in agriculture, fisheries, oil and gas, and other outdoor industries. Combined with Borneo’s hot, humid climate and coastal environment, prolonged exposure to UV rays and harsh conditions often leads to eczema, folliculitis, pigmentation, fungal infections, acne, and damaged skin barriers. This further strengthened our commitment to serving East Malaysia and expanding throughout Borneo.”
“Our goal is to bring professional skin recovery services closer to people, so they no longer need to travel to Peninsular Malaysia to receive safe, professional, and continuous skin management.”
Before founding Calvin Skin, Calvin Chai spent many years working with a well-known skin care chain, where he met countless individuals suffering from persistent skin problems. Although many experienced temporary improvement after trying different treatments, their conditions often returned.
“That experience inspired us to focus on repairing the skin barrier, improving long-term skin health, and providing sustainable skin care solutions that address the root causes rather than temporary symptoms.”
He explained that if sensitive skin is not first stabilized and repaired, constantly chasing the latest beauty trends, products, or quick-fix treatments at the lowest possible cost may increase the risk of developing even more complicated skin concerns, such as acne breakouts, pigmentation, or worsening skin sensitivity. This often results in consumers spending significantly more time and money on corrective treatments.
“For this reason, Calvin Skin has invested heavily in developing our own skincare products. Our formulations are specifically designed for problematic skin, with smaller molecular structures to improve absorption. When combined with the correct professional skin treatments, they help deliver more effective and lasting results.”
Calvin added that the company previously distributed international skincare brands but found that many formulations were better suited for countries with four distinct seasons. This led the team to develop its own skincare range specifically formulated for Southeast Asian skin types, climate, and environmental conditions.
“Our research and development process took several years, involving continuous formula refinement and testing. Our goal was to create gentle, low-irritation products that support skin barrier recovery and provide long-term care for sensitive and damaged skin.”
In conjunction with Calvin Skin’s 9th Anniversary Celebration, the company will officially open its 8th branch in Miri in early September, marking another important milestone in its expansion journey.
“Our objective is not simply to increase the number of branches, but to ensure that more people can access professional skin recovery services in the city closest to them. We will continue expanding across East Malaysia and Borneo as we work towards becoming Borneo’s leading skin recovery brand and the most trusted name in professional skin recovery.”
Looking ahead, Calvin Chai said the company will continue promoting skin health education through digital platforms, media outreach, and professional training programs. The aim is to share proper skin health knowledge while nurturing more skilled professionals who can carry forward the company’s accumulated experience, expertise, and treatment philosophy.
“We believe a truly valuable brand is not one that only treats skin conditions, but one that helps people understand how to maintain healthy skin. We hope more people can enjoy healthier skin and greater confidence because of our work.”
He added that Calvin Skin’s long-term vision extends beyond being a skin recovery specialist.
“We aspire to become a driving force in promoting skin health education throughout Borneo. This has always been the mission of Calvin Skin — Healthy Skin Starts with Recovery.”
Aug 01,2026