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Exfoliate & hydrate not just your legs, your whole body!

Let’s talk about skin… on your body

During lockdown we’ve helped with ‘At Home Facials’, bringing you the best ingredients and salon worthy application techniques.

Now our minds turn to bodies. Yep, it’s that time of year again. Soon we’ll be swapping our long sleeves for short and our trousers for skirts. But in the spirit of ‘being prepared’ let’s get a couple of killer question answered…

What are the benefits of exfoliating your body?

The skin on your body is often an afterthought or a ‘no thought’ during the winter months. Lack of care will result in dead skin build up, leading to ingrowing hairs and congestion under your skin. You’ll see and feel this as a bumpy and uneven texture. Your body will feel dry and tight and your skin looks flaky and feels uncomfortable.

Skin dehydration makes it look sallow and grey in colour. During lockdown this may have become worse, maybe you dabbled in home waxing or shaving (if the thought of waxing yourself was too much to bear). Self-tan is notorious for leaving your skin dehydrated (without regular moisturising).

The best body exfoliator will remove your dead skin cells, improve circulation and leave your skin soft and supple with a healthy glow. It will encourage your skin to produce new healthy cells. These, if cared for, will be full of moisture… plump, giving you the translucency of a more youthful skin.

Hold on… there’s more…

A body exfoliator can be used from the tips of your toes to your neckline. You can concentrate on areas that become problematic i.e. elbows, knees, shins etc.
Dead cells on the tops of your arms and thighs can build up leading to dry skin. The dry skin blocks your hair follicles, the area feels rough and you may see little red spots (this is recognised as Keratosis Pilaris). It looks unsightly, feels dry and itchy.

Wait, there’s still more!

The skin on the inside of your arms gets thinner with age, it can look ‘crepey’ and dehydrated. Your shins often get flaky due to the lack of oxygenating muscle. Generally shins have a thinner skin texture meaning the skin gets dry more quickly.

Your elbows and knees look grey and the skin in this area thickens from kneeling and resting your elbows. (If you apply your fake-tan on these areas and it will be darker than the rest of you body).

A good body exfoliator is worth the investment. It should be tough enough to do a great job and gentle enough to respect your skin without damage.

Our Gentle Oil & Salt Exfoliator offers a solution to all the above. We combine salt crystals in a blend of uplifting, invigorating and fresh fragranced essential oils. It’s created especially for your body. The product will remove dead skin cells and improve circulation. It will help to release in-growing hairs and remove the build-up of fake tan. It leaves your skin soft and supple with a healthy glow.

We use 3 different sizes of salt crystals - large, medium, and small to ensure that you get the best exfoliation. With the largest crystals working superficially and the smallest deeper into your skin. The density of salt to oil is high which means that 2 parts of the product don’t separate unlike most other oil and salt exfoliators. It means our product comes to you in a tube (genius!)

How to exfoliate your body

Use the Gentle Oil & Salt Exfoliator once or twice a week - apply to your whole body. Massage in a circular movement, concentrate on areas of concern and thickened skin (elbows, knees, feet). After use your skin should look a little pink – this is good! Its healthy oxygenated blood coming to your skin’s surface.

We recommend showering the salt away using no soap product. This leaves the essential oils on your skin, they will cocoon your skin and work their magic. Or soak off in a warm bath for 10 minutes and let the salt dissolve. You’ll enjoy the minerals and trace element content from the salt, creating an at home spa while getting some valuable self-care time too.

Dead cells removed. What’s next?

Skin is skin regardless of it being on your face or your body - it craves moisturisation. Imagine velvety smooth skin that glows and looks supple and healthy, it is achievable. The benefits are visible from the first application. Choose the best body moisturiser and enjoy the results (and the compliments).

Here’s our Award-winning moisturising secret, Nourishing Hydrating Balm. It does exactly what it says on the tube. A buttery textured product, not greasy but cocooning. Easy to massage into your skin. It smells divine. It’s a cocktail of powerful ingredients: -

Osmolytes from brown seaweed. These will repair your skin barrier preventing moisture loss. Particularly beneficial for areas which look grey, dull or ‘crepey’.
• A complex of nourishing oils including sustainable Shea. Bringing anti-ageing benefits and a velvety softness to the driest of skins.
Vitamin E. A powerful anti-ageing antioxidant.

What are the benefits of moisturising your body?

With over 8 hours of sustained hydration you can be sure that your skin looks and feels supple and comfortable, even at the end of the day.

For best results…

Use daily after a shower or bath (very hot water can have a drying effect on your skin too). Use it as a hand cream throughout the day especially after washing or using hand sanitiser.

Always use Nourishing Hydrating Balm after exfoliating, your skin will look and feel fabulous and so will you!

Enjoy!
With love from
Donna

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.