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.
An increasing number of patients have been complaining about crepey skin as of late. Much like crepe paper, crepey skin is fragile, thin and wrinkly, with a dull appearance. It’s often present on a...
6 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Getting Botox
In expert hands, Botox is truly one of the most powerful treatments for allowing your beauty to shine through. As Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles, the injected muscle relaxes an...
How I Created Dr Sam’s Skincare
I firmly believe that when you change your skin, you change your life - and so, when I started the Dr Sam’s brand, I set out to democratise skincare and create accessible products that deliver tran...
Dr Sam Answers Your Skincare Questions
If you follow me on Instagram, you’d have seen I asked you to send me your questions for a Q&A and I was inundated with so many that I had to do a dedicated skincare video and blog post. There’...
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, and there are 16 different types. However, the most important ones that represent 80 to 90% of all our collagen, are types one and three whi...
Dr Sam Answers Your Questions - Part 1
Today’s blog post has been incredibly fun as I had the chance to get up close and personal, answering some of your questions about life outside of skincare! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll h...
The Best Wellness Habits For Healthy Skin
We all experience stress in one way or another but did you know that chronic stress is a major hazard when it comes to your skin? Whilst your skincare routine might be tried-and-tested, there are ...
Winter Skin Preparation: How To Repair Your Skin Barrier
Whilst I love the idea of cosy knits and drinking hot chocolate, as we start heading into winter, cold weather can play havoc with your skin. Blustery winds, harsh weather and constant central heat...
Dehydrated skin is one of the most common skin concerns but is still often met with a lot of confusion. Dehydrated skin occurs when the skin lacks moisture in the surface layer - the epidermis. For...
How To Tackle Clogged Pores + Sebaceous Filaments
Blocked pores can lead to breakouts, blackheads and acne so it’s no surprise that everyone seems obsessed with shrinking their pores. The reality is you can’t make them smaller but you can minimise...
Everything You Need to Know About Using Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is a major player when it comes to treating breakouts and blackheads. The ultra-popular beta hydroxy acid has been around for years and while more recent acids may have bumped it fro...
Answering Google’s Most Frequently Asked Questions on Acne
With up to 85% of teens and 40% of adult women experiencing breakouts, a lot of you are heading straight to Google to find the best way to treat acne. It can be a daunting place to start as you’ll ...