Dr Sam Bunting is a dermatologist and founder of Dr Sam’s, a science-led skincare brand. She studied at Cambridge, where pharmacology formed part of her degree, before undertaking medical work as an NHS doctor in London and further training and consulting in dermatology. She established her own Harley Street practice in 2010.
Through her clinical practice, television appearances and work with skincare brands, Sam built a reputation for her thorough, practical approach to skincare. Her clinic attracted clients through word of mouth, including Oscar winners, supermodels and beauty journalists.
She launched her YouTube channel in 2015 and Dr Sam’s in 2018, extending her expertise beyond the consulting room. Her approach centres on simple, evidence-based routines, carefully formulated products and education that helps people make confident decisions about their skin. Today, her work spans product formulation, brand strategy and public communication.
Highlights
I think the personal insight is important because it really does allow you to see the lens through which people see themselves.
At the end of the day medicine is about helping people solve problems that are affecting their health and their wellbeing so I feel like with the brand I now reach far more people and have actually far more impact than I ever could have sitting in a single consulting room.
What I really enjoy doing is doubling down on things that only I can do.
I really believe that competency delivers confidence and through doing I have become much more myself.
It's not about aspiring to flawless skin, I want to be really clear on that.