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.
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. ...
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...
7 Things This Dermatologist Wants You To AVOID If You Have PIGMENTATION!
Have you ever met anyone who is happy with their pigmentation? It’s certainly become the aspect of ageing that my patients are keenest to address. And I think that’s because we’re hardwired to lik...
How To Prevent Product Pilling From Ruining Your Beauty Routine
This has to be one of the most annoying skincare pitfalls - it occurs when the application of one product over the top of another leads to the product literally balling up and failing to adhere pr...
6 Things this Dermatologist Would NEVER do in ACNE!
This was the first week back in the clinic and I couldn’t help but notice that the Christmas festivities seemed to be playing havoc with everyone’s skin. A diet rich in refined carbs (another roas...
This has been the best ….. and the worst year of my life. Is that even possible??? Filming this was actually surprisingly emotional – I don’t think I’ve ever had such a strong response to a topic ...
5 Skincare Hacks For Better Skin after Menopause
The menopause is a huge event in a woman’s life when it comes to skin. It’s a scary number: 30%. Collagen. Gone. In only 5 years. And if you’ve been naughty with your sun behaviour, it will be ma...
The Surprising Essential in Your Acne Regime
Did you know that the humble moisturiser is an essential part of your acne regime? This might surprise you if you’re like one of the 55% of people in our survey who said that they experienced Mois...