Retinoids? Retinol? A Derm’s Guide to Retinoid Mastery!

Retinoids are a category of skincare ingredients derived from vitamin A. Words like ‘powerhouse’ and ‘superstar’ abound because they influence so many darn aspects of skin function. They are the ...

When to Splurge on Investment Bodycare

At our most recent Skincare Club event, our topic was Summer Body Skincare Prep - the question that came up the most? Finding the right body moisturiser for you - no one wants to be hanging aroun...

My Top Tips to Avoid Unwanted Breakouts This Easter

Easter is almost upon us - can you hear the siren call of chocolate eggs? Now admittedly, I don’t have much of a sweet tooth - however if there was a holiday associated with the humble fry, I’d be...

6 Beauty Hacks I Taught My Mother

So last year I talked about the big influences my mother had on me. This year I thought it might be fun to reverse that. Mama Bunting is so fantastic – a loyal follower on IG and YT, she watches ...

5 Steps to ‘Marie Kondo’ Your Beauty Shelf

I’m a huge fan of the Marie Kondo approach to streamlining clutter around the home. So much so that when I saw an article in the Sunday Times Style on this approach for beauty, I thought it was ge...

What Dermatologists Want You to Eat for Glowy Skin

There’s something very satisfying about eating for skin health – both for the body and the soul (you might even feel a little bit smug). And it makes sense, because what nourishes the skin is gen...

My 4 Fundamentals for Coping With Menopausal Skin

Menopause sneaks up on us. And it’s affecting so many - in the US, 6000 women a day enter this state and as we live longer, that means dealing with the fallout for literally decades of our lives. ...

Have You Got City Skin?

London Skin is a real phenomenon - every time I travel by tube, horrendous overhead lighting notwithstanding, I’m struck by the generally low standard of the average person’s complexion, and I wa...

Answering Your Burning Questions on Sunscreen - Part 2!

So much to talk about on the subject of SPF. I did 3 events the week before last and guess what I got asked the most questions about? Yup, SPF. It’s clear that there is an understanding of its i...

My Updated Everyday Nude Make-Up Routine

Today’s video is a little demo of my latest make-up loves for an easy everyday look – all within the flattering, dewy-finish nude family to emphasise the natural tones of my skin. This is a look in...

Answering Your Burning Questions On Sunscreen

God, I love our Facebook audience over on the Dr Sam Skincare Club page - a simple poll about sunscreen use prompted over 1000 responses and 171 comments. There is clearly a lot to say. So I thoug...

5 Pitfalls To Avoid if You Have Rosacea!

Rosacea is one of the most common skin disorders, yet is often misdiagnosed as something else. Knowing you have it is key if you’re to avoid the many pitfalls associated with this volatile conditio...