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...
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...
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...
Purging & Irritation: How to Handle The Challenges!
How far along you are will be determined by how tolerant or not your skin is. Think about it- you’ll make progress quicker if your skin is very easygoing + oily (so you can escalate your applicati...
Dosing Your Skincare - My Golden Rules!
I want you to get the most out of the skincare products you’re using. If you use too little you’ll not see the results you could. Too much and you’ll waste product and potentially cause irritation...
Everything You Need To Know About Ceramides!
Ceramides are a big buzzword in skincare. But do you know why they’re important? Well, that’s because these are vital to healthy skin. Why are Ceramides important? Your skin’s epidermis - the ...
Anti-Ageing Skincare for The Chest
Embonpoint. Decollétage. Or just plain old chest. What do you call yours? It’s a commonly neglected area. And yet it’s so often on show. As I tell patients, everything should match. I encourag...
Bakuchiol - The Retinoid Copycat You Need To Know About
Bakuchiol. Maybe the sexiest new skincare ingredient right now? It’s an Active. It’s natural. What’s not to like? What is Bakuchiol? It’s actually a plant photochemical derived from the...
From Retinol to Sunscreen: 1 Year of Dr Sam’s Skincare!
1 year. 1 crazy/turbulent/life-affirming/downright-dramatic-but-ultimately-fulfilling year. Starting my own skincare brand has been a goal for so long that I forget how many twists and turns the...
What Not To Use When Starting Actives
Active skincare causes anxiety - the popular belief is no pain, no gain. And this is backed up by a survey of our ultra-informed Facebook group - out of over 350 respondents, 40% were worried abo...
Starting A Retinoid - The Golden Zone!
Welcome to Cycle 3 (which I consider week 12 and beyond ) - this is the delightful period of comfort and escalation. If you’ve been able to follow the programme so far, you’ll be entering the go...