Our Expert Skincare Advice
Discover more about making the most of your skin with our expert advice. Whether you’re solving a problem like acne or melasma or tackling the signs of premature ageing, we’ve got you covered.
5 Biggest Mistakes When Treating Rosacea
I think the list of “don’ts” with rosacea might just be the biggest of any skin condition. It’s finicky. It likes things done just so. If it was a Sex and the City character it would definitely be ...
When, Why And How To Use A Retinoid
Retinoids are revered in skincare. Terms like ‘Holy Grail’, ‘gamechanger’, ‘the magic bullet for acne and ageing’ are used with abandon… but managing their side effects is still the biggest skinc...
Azelaic Acid 101: How To Use It & What Are The Benefits?
I’ve seen a few patients this week who’ve not been using their azelaic acid treatment correctly. For those of you who are new to azelaic acid, it’s a dicarboxylic acid that has a host of benefit...
The Acne Mistake Almost EVERYONE Makes - Why Your Acne Isn’t Improving
The biggest mistake I see in acne isn’t the product you’re using - it’s how you’re using it.Most people treat blemishes spot by spot, chasing each new eruption like a never-ending game of whack-a-...
How to Fix Adult Acne Without Drying Out Your Skin
If you’re over 35 and still breaking out, you’re not doing anything “wrong”- but you may be using an approach that no longer matches your skin’s needs. After two decades in clinic, helping thousan...
How To Rebuild Your Skin Barrier: The Products I Recommend
In this final video in the Sensitive Series I’m going to show you how I go about rebuilding the skin's barrier, allowing skin to recover from a sensitive period, or perhaps the use of products tha...
Dr Sam Bunting 41 Harley Street, London, W1G 8QH Report 28th August 2023 with reference to Quote SLA-DRS-01 The series of scientific tests was performed by Dr Amy Bowman, working as a scientist for...
How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris - My Easy 2-Step Approach
Understanding Keratosis Pilaris (KP) One of the most common conditions I encounter in clinic is keratosis pilaris (KP) or strawberry legs. It affects individuals of all races and sexes, typically ...
Why I Made Flawless Body Cleanser
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I launched my first ever product, Flawless Cleanser. It quickly became a community cult favourite and, 7 years on, the formula remains unchanged and it's my own p...
Melasma Treatment : A London Dermatologist's Guide to Bright, Clear Skin
Summer in London can be glorious. But for many of my patients, this is also the time of year when melasma makes its unwelcome return. It’s a condition that, once triggered, often becomes a chronic ...
The Ugly Duckling Rule: Sun-Safe Skin Secrets to Know
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and as skin cancer rates continue to rise globally (even in countries known for grey skies, like the UK) there is positive news - a little awareness goes a long w...
Why Skincare Should Be Your First Step to Prevent Early Ageing
Ageing is a privilege, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take steps to maintain a healthy, youthful glow for as long as possible. Recently, I've seen a surge of 20-somethings coming into my clinic, h...