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.
Laser and Light Treatments in London: Which One Do You Actually Need?
By Dr Rakesh Patalay, MBBS BSc MRCP(UK) PhD, Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatological Surgeon, Dr Sam Bunting + Associates Dr Rakesh Patalay is a Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatological Surg...
Acne Scarring Treatment in London: TCA CROSS, Laser and How to Choose
By Dr Rakesh Patalay, MBBS BSc MRCP(UK) PhD, Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatological Surgeon, Dr Sam Bunting + Associates Dr Rakesh Patalay is a Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatological Surg...
Skincare or a Procedure? How to Know Which One You Actually Need
By Dr Mia Steyn, MBChB, MRCP (Derm), Consultant Dermatologist at Dr Sam Bunting + Associates Dr Mia Steyn is a Consultant Dermatologist at Dr Sam Bunting + Associates. She trained at the University...
Acne or Rosacea? How to Tell the Difference - and Why It Matters
By Dr Mia Steyn, MBChB, MRCP (Derm), Consultant Dermatologist at Dr Sam Bunting + Associates Dr Mia Steyn is a Consultant Dermatologist at Dr Sam Bunting + Associates. She trained at the University...
Which is the right retinoid for me? Retinol, retinaldehyde or HPR?
One of the most common questions I get asked is about retinoids - which one is the right one for me? The collective noun “retinoid” refers to the family of ingredients derived from vitamin A and i...
Why I Created Flawless Moisturiser Balance
The Problem I Kept Seeing in Clinic After two decades in clinic, there's a recurring pattern I've seen time and time again. A patient, usually with oily or combination skin, comes in with a barrier...
Why Your Skin's Energy Levels Matter More Than You Think After twenty years in clinic, I've become increasingly preoccupied with a pattern that doesn't have a clean explanation in conventional skin...
Your Complete Guide to Summer Skincare
Summer changes the demands on your skin. More UV, more heat, more humidity, and longer days spent outdoors mean your routine needs to work harder, not less. This guide covers everything worth adjus...
How to Fade Dark Spots: The Nine-Pathway Science Behind Flawless Brightly Pro Serum
For over two decades, I've watched patients do everything right and still lose the battle with dark spots. Not because they weren't consistent. But because most brightening products were only ever ...
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...
