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.
How I Created Dr Sam’s Skincare
I firmly believe that when you change your skin, you change your life - and so, when I started the Dr Sam’s brand, I set out to democratise skincare and create accessible products that deliver tra...
Dr Sam Answers Your Skincare Questions
If you follow me on Instagram, you’d have seen I asked you to send me your questions for a Q&A and I was inundated with so many that I had to do a dedicated skincare video and blog post. There...
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, and there are 16 different types. However, the most important ones that represent 80 to 90% of all our collagen, are types one and three wh...
The Best Wellness Habits For Healthy Skin
We all experience stress in one way or another but did you know that chronic stress is a major hazard when it comes to your skin? Whilst your skincare routine might be tried-and-tested, there are...
Winter Skin Preparation: How To Repair Your Skin Barrier
Whilst I love the idea of cosy knits and drinking hot chocolate, as we start heading into winter, cold weather can play havoc with your skin. Blustery winds, harsh weather and constant central hea...
How To Treat Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition in which irregular patches of skin become darker than the surrounding area. It can affect all skin types, at any age and these darker areas are the res...
Dehydrated skin is one of the most common skin concerns but is still often met with a lot of confusion. Dehydrated skin occurs when the skin lacks moisture in the surface layer - the epidermis. Fo...
How To Tackle Clogged Pores + Sebaceous Filaments
Blocked pores can lead to breakouts, blackheads and acne so it’s no surprise that everyone seems obsessed with shrinking their pores. The reality is you can’t make them smaller but you can minimis...
Everything You Need to Know About Using Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is a major player when it comes to treating breakouts and blackheads. The ultra-popular beta hydroxy acid has been around for years and while more recent acids may have bumped it fr...
Answering Google’s Most Frequently Asked Questions on Acne
With up to 85% of teens and 40% of adult women experiencing breakouts, a lot of you are heading straight to Google to find the best way to treat acne. It can be a daunting place to start as you’ll...
How To Fix Your Biggest ACNE Spot Treatment Issues
Knowing how to effectively tackle acne is often stressful, expensive and disheartening. With so many products being labelled the best blemish solution, finding one that works for you can be a seri...
4 Ways You’re Treating Acne Wrong
Acne is one of the most common skin concerns. Knowing how to correctly manage it however, is not as widely known. A simple search on how to clear up acne will provide a plethora of skincare myth...