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.
Hyperpigmentation - How To Tackle It From All Angles!
Hyperpigmentation is a catchall term that covers a number of different complaints, but the top three that I see in clinic are melasma, post-acne marks and sun damage - what we call solar lentigine...
Dear Dr Sam, where has my glow gone? This is a not-uncommon refrain in clinic. And it’s often accompanied with some frustration because a great deal of effort is being put into said quest. So...
Vitamin C - 8 Reasons Why I Love It!
We can’t talk about morning routines and not discuss vitamin C. It’s one of the star performers when it comes to building an impactful strategy against environmental insults. Dietary vitamin C ...
Bakuchiol - 10 Reasons Why I Love It!
Your morning routine is all about combating environmental aggressors and solving issues. And in this Ingredients spotlight I want to highlight the ingredients that I think really count when it com...
Niacinamide - 10 Reasons Why I Love it!
As we continue with this ingredient spotlight on your Morning Routine, it brings me nicely to Niacinamide (or Vitamin B3). I think you guys already know how much love I have for this ingredient....
Azelaic Acid - 10 Reasons You Need This Acid in Your Morning Routine!
Acids are one of the most exciting areas of skincare right now But is Azelaic Acid the one that comes to mind? Well, it should be! This is the unsung hero of skincare. And one I’ve been talki...
All You NEED to Know About Building a Stellar MORNING Routine!
I’m SUPER-excited to start my series all about getting the most from our morning skincare routine. It’s the time of day when we’re often short on time, and yet we make big asks of our beauty ritua...
So as a girl with big pores, what are my rules for make-up? When I think of make-up choices in any given situation, I think of it as a continuum with skincare, rather than a distinct entity. So t...
The Best Primer For Make Up? SPF
People have a lot of love for primer. It tends to be a step that promises a lot. And yet I think the concept is fatally flawed. Does that surprise you? It’s such a common step in beauty mantra, ...
Big Pores and Procedures - How Far Should We Go?
So we’re digging into pores. We’ve discussed pore enlargement prevention. We’ve discussed which Actives protect against enlargement. What about more heavy duty approaches? Tablets? Procedures? A...
The Best Actives For Clear Pores
We’ve talked about pores – why they bother us. What we can do to make sure our everyday practices aren’t creating problems. But how do we actively influence their size? Can we even? Do Actives mat...
Essential Tips for Rosacea with Dr Emma
Rosacea is one of those conditions that can really ruin your day. It’s a tedious mix of redness, spots and dry, uncomfortable skin which may flush up at any give moment due to a myriad of trigger...