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 Mistakes You’re Making With Exfoliation That Could Wreck Your Skin
Exfoliation is one of the most controversial steps in skincare. And it’s probably the one that’s responsible for the most mishaps. Largely down to human error. There’s so much sharing of skincare ...
Retinoids and the Lips Y’all know I’m a retinoid cheerleader. But the one thing I’ve not honed in on in a video so far is the potential fall-out for our lips of misplaced retinoid. Dare I say it,...
How to Get Rid of Chapped Lips - My 5 Easy Hacks
Our lips go through a lot in a day. We breathe through them, we lick them, we stretch and pout with them whilst we eat, talk and (if we’re lucky!), kiss. And yet they’re one of our most sensitiv...
Dr Rakesh Answers Your Questions on Acne Scarring
Hi guys! Dr Rakesh here taking over the blog (and giving Sam the day off!) to answer your questions on everything Acne Scarring. 1. Could you walk us through the different types of acne scars...
SURRATT DEW DROP FOUNDATION - Does It Last and Is It Worth It?
I knew this recent discovery would invite a lot of questions - so here's my in-depth review covering shade, finish, durability, and value. Would I buy it again? Watch and find out! Dr Sam xo
My Everyday "Real Skin But Better" Makeup Look!
I had a sudden urge to share my new everyday make-up routine as I haven’t done one of these in forever. A few new products + tools have quickly become indispensable. Not to mention an utter pleasu...
Customise your Skincare Active Ingredients Like A Pro!
One of the reasons why we get such great results at the clinic is the bespoke nature of the plans Dr Emma, Rakesh and I put together for our patients. It’s incredibly common for people to be und...
Why Sunscreen Is NOT Just For Summer!
In my acne-prone 20s and 30s, I hated sunscreen. I mean HATED IT. It was so hard to find one that didn’t block pores or turn me into an oil slick. Being worried about anti-ageing was simply ...
My Ultimate Beauty Gift Guide for Christmas 2019!
Got a friend who’s main hobby is make-up? But not sure what’s special enough to warrant giving as a gift? Well, I’ve reflected on the year in beauty and looked at what’s really got me excited when...
Prescription Retinoids? Combining Actives? Your Acne Questions Answered! Part 2
Actives confuse people. No doubt. And that confusion is magnified in the context of acne, when if used incorrectly, skin breaks out more and gets irritated. It’s a real minefield. So I thought I...
Reacting to your AcneSolved Questions + Comments
It’s really rewarding to feel that my video content might have actually made a real difference to your skin - it’s the reason I create content and do what I do. I’m of the belief that so many of u...
Congratulations on making it through to the next stage - what I call the Tidy-up phase! So something that causes almost as much distress as the breakouts themselves is post-inflammatory hyperpig...