I’m a skincare expert and here’s the sunscreen mistakes you’re making – you need my 13 dot technique
A SKINCARE expert has revealed the five mistakes you could be making when applying sunscreen to your face - and insisted you need her 13 dot technique.
Dr Sam Bunting, who has her own line of award-winning products, regularly shares skincare and anti-ageing tips on social media.
In a recent clip, she revealed the blunders you could be making that affects your sunscreen.
And with summer just around the corner, now's the ideal time to perfect your technique.
Dr Sam said: "We all know SPF is the most important step in our skincare routines, so avoid making these mistakes for the best results from your sunscreen."
First up, the skincare pro said many people are guilty of underdosing, which means not using enough product.
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To fix this, she recommends using two finger lengths of sunscreen.
Dr Sam also warned that sunscreen is not just for summer and advised using it all year round.
Next up, she said placement is just as important and recommended her "13 dot technique" for even coverage.
As well as placement, you must be careful not to forget your hairline, ears, neck and eyelids.
The final mistake people make, Dr Sam revealed, is mixing your sunscreen with foundation or moisturiser.
Dr Sam runs her own clinic on London's Harley Street and launched her skincare line, Dr Sam’s Skincare, in 2018.
The dermatologist and entrepreneur, originally from Ireland, promises that her science-led skincare range can be "trusted to transform".
And the award-winning brand has already sold more than 160,000 units of flawless cleanser alone.
Dr Sam said: "I believe that when you change your skin, you change your life.
"I’ve developed the 'Dr Sam System' based on how I’ve successfully treated thousands of patients in my clinic - bringing Harley Street to you at home.
"My mission is to educate and empower you to master your own skin with transformational formulations that exceed your expectations of what skincare can deliver."
Keen to reach out to even more skincare enthusiasts, Dr Sam has also been taking her brand on tour.
The Absolutely Flawless Roadshow kicked off in Belfast earlier this year, offering ticketholders the chance to hear from her directly as well as getting a personalised skincare routine, drinks and canapes.
Biggest beauty mistakes
Fabulous' Beauty Editor Tara Ledden has shared the do's and don'ts when it comes to beauty.
"No matter how much time and money you spend on your beauty routine, if you’re not getting the basics right, the rest is wasted.
"There aren’t many non-negotiables, but these are the biggest beauty mistakes sabotaging your regime."
- Not wearing SPF: Sun-damage is the main cause of premature skin ageing, so if you want to keep your skin looking plump and glowing, sun cream is vital.
- Using expired products: Best case, they’re ineffective and don’t deliver the results they promise, worst case they cause irritation and infection. The shelf life of beauty products differ - for example, mascara is usually good for 3-6 months while lipstick can last for 9-18 months. Check the ‘POA’ symbol on the packaging (it looks like a jar and will have a number inside for how many months it’s safe once opened. If you can’t remember when you opened your product, throw it away and start again, marking the month and year with a permanent marker on the packaging.
- Not knowing your undertones: If you’re using make-up with the wrong undertones, it’ll never look natural no matter how much you blend it! An easy trick to work out whether you have cool, warm or neutral undertones is to check the veins on your wrist - if they look blue, you have cool undertones, if they’re green, you have warm and if they’re a mix you have neutral.
- Skipping heat protector: It might feel unnecessary, but much like sun damage on the skin, excess heat is the most common cause of hair damage. So, if you want shiny, healthy hair, or you’re trying to grow it longer, using a heat protection product is key.
- Not washing your face before bed: it’s as simple as this, if you’re not washing your face before you go to sleep, everything that’s been on your skin during the day is sitting there for even longer, clogging your pores and drying out the surface. Any skincare applied on top isn’t going to be effective with a layer of dirt underneath, and you’re probably going to end up with dirty pillows too - yuck!
She's still to visit top venues including Glasgow's Blythswood Hotel.
And as part of the event, you’ll also be able to discover Dr Sam Skincare’s latest launch - Flawless Vitamin C NAD+ Serum - which has a waitlist of more than 1,500 people.
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Dr Sam's team say the new product "activates the blueprint for youth."
Check out tickets for Dr Sam's tour, priced at £25, here.