Don't ditch the SPF this Winter

By Kirsti Shuba

SPF – Sun Protection Factor and Skin Protection Factor

It’s the ultimate protection for your skin. It’s your skins final coat of armour for all weather conditions. Don’t think of it as a summer only product.

Each year there’s more talk of using an SPF during the summer months. You’re more exposed to the damaging effects of UV rays when it's sunny. More so when we are enjoying summer holidays at home in the garden or abroad and poolside. The message is loud and clear from reducing the risks of skin cancer, through to reducing general skin damage.

Winter sun

For all the reasons just mentioned. It makes sense that if you jet off for some winter sun (yep, we’re envious) you’d pack your SPF.

Winter weather protection

For those of us left at home this winter, an SPF is still a must use product.

During the autumn and winter sunny days, your skin will be vulnerable against UV, which will penetrate cloud and reach your skin.

The cold, wind and snow

But do you know, the cold weather is as damaging for your skin as the sun.

Those biting winds and the icy cold. Think how your skin looks and feels when you’re up against this. Cold, red in colour, dry and sore? Winter walks with your family or dog walking before or after work. Your hands, body, head and feet are wrapped up snuggly. But what about your face? Unless your partial to balaclava wearing, I must guess your face and possibly your neck will be exposed to the coldest, most damaging elements of the winter weather?

The best weather protection is sun protection

Which is why I advise keeping your Daily DNA SPF30 as part of your morning skincare routine. Making this product not only a Sun Protection Factor but the best Skin Protection Factor.

I don’t go a day at work or a day out of work without wearing an SPF on my face, neck and décolleté. Come rain or shine. Deskside or poolside. Summer, spring, autumn, or winter. I always wear our Daily DNA Defence SPF30.

10 reasons why our Daily DNA Defence SPF30 is the ultimate Skin Protection Factor.

Protects against extreme weather conditions
Advanced photo-ageing technology
Protects against UVA & UVB
Protects against blue light and pollution
DNA defence and repair technology
Transforms into an invisible veil – no white residue
Non pore clogging
No added fragrance
Suitable for sensitive skin
The best make-up primer (ever)!

How to use Daily DNA Defence SPF30 in your skincare routine

Nobody wants that extra layer of SPF to feel like a layer too much. Leaving your skin feeling tacky with a white residue. This is why we have formulated our Daily DNA Defence to be an ultra-light fluid. It transforms into a weightless and invisible veil, with no oily or white residue. You won’t know you’re wearing it.

It works like a final coat of armour. Think of it as your weather protection. ‘Your winter coat’

If it helps think of your skincare layers as layers of clothing.

Let’s start to ‘dress’ your clean skin

Step 2 - Skin Boost: this is your underwear. Keeping you in great shape. Your skin concentrate, serum and eye and lip products.

Followed by Step 3 – Skin Defence Treatment Cream: this is your shirt and jumper. Giving you everything you need to look and feel great.

And then your coat – Daily DNA Defence SPF30. Your final protective layer from the elements.

Layering products gives you the ultimate skin protection

Creating this layering system with your products gives you a boosted level of protection. Come rain or shine. It’s the ultimate weather protection for your skin.

Did I mention that it’s the best make-up primer I’ve ever used?

Daily DNA Defence SPF30 is much more than skin protection. It helps your foundation look smooth, your skin look flawless and keeps it like this all day or all night long.

Making this product, not only a must have, but also great value for money.

As the cold months roll in it's easy to think SPF can take a backseat in your skincare routine. But Daily DNA Defence SPF30 is much more than just a sunscreen, it’s your final coat of skin armour, it’s weather protection for your skin.

Our award-winning, broad-spectrum SPF protects your skin from more than just UV rays. It guards against environmental pollutants and blue light
emitted from your screens. Meanwhile, winter’s cold air, winds and rain can damage your skin barrier.

During and after exposure to the elements, Daily DNA Defence protects and repairs your cells DNA.

And more than this, it’s the best make-up primer. Talk about a multi-tasking product! Its lightweight formula sits comfortably under your foundation, ensuring your make-up stays fresh and stays ‘put’ all day.

Keep reading as we deep dive into the benefits of Daily DNA Defence SPF30 and why it’s an essential part of your winter skincare regime.

Broad-spectrum, photostable protection with Daily DNA Defence SPF30

Not all SPF products are created equal, Daily DNA Defence SPF30 offers broad-spectrum protection. This means that it shields your skin from both UVA rays (the ones that age your skin) and UVB rays (the ones that burn your skin). If your moisturiser or foundation contains an SPF it’s worth checking, make sure you’re covered for both UVA and UVB. Many of those products only protect against UVB, leaving your skin vulnerable to the long-term damage caused by UVA rays.

I’m guessing that you follow your daily skincare regime to promote skin health and to keep your skin looking great for your age? Using Daily DNA Defence SPF30 will help you avoid undoing all that effort by providing the UVA protection your skin truly needs.

And here's the bonus: our SPF is photostable, meaning it won’t break down or lose effectiveness in the sun. However, if you're by the pool make sure to reapply every two hours as water, sweat and towel drying can remove it, leaving your skin vulnerable.

Blue light and pollution protection

In today’s world, your skin is up against more than just the sun. Daily DNA Defence SPF30 also shields your skin from two often overlooked threats: blue light and pollution.

Blue light, mainly from our smart devices and pollution in the atmosphere. Blue light and pollution trigger changes in your skin cells, even leading to cell death. Unprotected exposure to these will lead to hyperpigmentation and can damage your skin’s health. Most blue light comes from smart technology, which is used daily by most of us. Pollution is all around; levels are higher in towns and cities all year.

DNA Defence and Repair: protecting your skin at the cellular level

When your skin is exposed to radiation it faces more than just surface damage, your cells DNA is at risk. Daily DNA Defence SPF30 acts like a "virtual parasol," shielding your cells during exposure to harmful rays. But the protection doesn’t stop there. After exposure, your body naturally works to repair DNA damage. Your cells naturally produce an enzyme which kickstarts the repair process of your DNA. Thanks to the powerful repairing ingredients in our formula this process is accelerated up to 100 times, meaning your skin recovers faster, stays healthier and sustains less long term damage.

In summary, wear Daily DNA Defence SPF30 as your final coat of skin armour each day in all seasons and you can rest assured you’re doing your best to protect your skin.

Magical make-up priming

We know that finding the perfect daily SPF texture is a challenge. We’ve been there too. Most SPFs feel like a layer too many, leaving skin feeling greasy, heavy or cause foundation to slide off by midday. This is why we made our product for you. A super light veil, which is suitable for even the most sensitive skin. With no oily or white residue, it’s non-pore blocking and
dries over your moisturiser to become the best make-up primer you’ll ever use, keeping your foundation perfectly in place all day or all night long.

No make-up, no problem

For our men and/or non make-up wearers, our handy pocket size product gives you the same invisible veil and matt skin finish. Skiers, golfers and cyclists will love that it slips easily into a pocket, bag or pouch.

Where else should you be applying your SPF?

Your SPF isn’t just for your face, use all the way down to your décollete and up to your hairline. Not forgetting areas like the tops of your lips, ears, nose and the backs of your hands. These are often overlooked spots that are equally exposed to the sun, whether you’re lounging by the pool or simply driving. The backs of your hands are quick to show signs of ageing, so it’s vital to keep them protected. And if you’re grabbing some winter sun make sure to apply it to the tops of your feet.

How much SPF should you use?

Aim for about the size of a 5 pence piece for each application. However, this should come after Step 2 – Skin Boost and Step 3 – Skin Defence Cream in your skincare routine. If you're planning to sunbathe, apply Daily DNA Defence SPF30 at least 15 minutes before heading outside. Once you're in the sun reapply after 15 minutes for the ultimate protection, then continue every two hours.

And remember, swimming, sweating or towel drying can remove your SPF, so be sure to reapply regularly to keep your skin fully protected.