Sam Bunting
Dr Sam Bunting | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | British |
| Alma mater | University College London |
| Occupation | Cosmetic Dermatologist |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Television | Extreme Beauty Disasters |
Dr Sam Bunting is a cosmetic dermatologist.[1][2][3][4] She is the founder of the skincare brand Dr Sam's Skincare and operates a cosmetic dermatology clinic on Harley Street in London. Bunting previously worked as a physician within the National Health Service.[1]
Early life and education
Bunting was raised in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland.[5] She studied medicine at the University of Cambridge[1] and University College London.[6] Bunting became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2002.
Career
Bunting is a UK-trained medical doctor and cosmetic dermatologist. After completing her medical degree and postgraduate training, she undertook specialist training in medical dermatology. She has worked in both National Health Service (NHS) and private clinical practice.[1] During her NHS career, she trained and worked at hospitals including King's College Hospital, Barts and The London NHS Trust, the Royal Free Hospital, Kingston Hospital, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (2004–2008).[1] She later worked as a locum consultant dermatologist at Whittington Hospital in London and Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead (2008–2011).[1][7] In 2010, she founded a private dermatology clinic based on Harley Street in London.
Bunting practised medicine in London hospitals for seven years. Her clinical rotations included Guy's and St Thomas' and St Bartholomew's. She left public practice in 2010 to establish a private clinic on Harley Street. Her clinical work focuses on the treatment of acne,[7] rosacea,[1] and melasma.[6]
Bunting launched the direct-to-consumer skincare line, Dr Sam's Skincare, in 2018.[8][9][1]
She has dispensed skincare advice on ITV's This Morning. She presented the TLC series Extreme Beauty Disasters,[6] where cosmetics industry professionals assist victims of failed beauty procedures.[10]
She has also served as a global ambassador for the Dolce & Gabbana skincare brand.[1]
In 2023, she discussed the beauty industry's ethics and people's motivation for getting beauty treatments with the BBC's Darshini David.[11]
During her clinical practice, she developed a treatment approach that emphasised simplified skincare routines. She reported that some patients attending her clinic had complex skincare regimens that contributed to skin irritation or congestion.[12] She has further stated that products used on sensitive skin should avoid potential irritants, including essential oils.[13]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Prevette, Hannah (2024-04-05). "Acne was the bane of my life – now I'm the face of skincare". The Times. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ Jossel, Sarah (2017-01-22). "Style beauty corner: adult acne". The Times. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ Coleman, Claire (2017-05-28). "Is your screen killing your skin?". The Times. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "How to wash yourself without damaging your skin". The Guardian. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Black, Rebecca (2026-02-12). "Beauty lovers and retail experts hail first Sephora store on island of Ireland". The Independent. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- 1 2 3 Clarke, Sophie (2024-03-26). "From Donaghadee to Harley Street - Dr Sam Bunting on 'the Apple of skincare'". The Irish News. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- 1 2 Partington, Lucy (2025-11-17). "This £37 radiance kit contains five beauty-editor approved skincare formulas". The Independent. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ Jossel, Sarah; Kelly, Roisin; Clark, Verity (2022-02-13). "The 23 biggest skincare myths, busted!". The Times. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ Coleman, Claire (2022-11-05). "Midlife beauty guide: How to look (really) good for your age". The Times. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Extreme Beauty Disasters". TheTVDB. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ "Dharshini David meets cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting". BBC Sounds. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ Gannon, Simone (2025-07-25). "Dr Sam Bunting: 'By 40, your skin has half the energy it had at 20. It can't respond the same way'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
- ↑ Bhagwandas, Anita (2024-07-01). "How do I find the right products for my sensitive skin?". The Guardian. Retrieved 2026-04-14.