Katherine Daniels Travel Edit

By Kirsti Shuba

If you’re jetting off to the sun this summer or enjoying a staycation in Blighty, arm yourself with the best of our multi-tasking summer products.

From ‘the best’ facial SPF you’ll ever find to the products which will repair, hydrate and prolong your tan. We’ve got your back (quite literally)!

Let me take you on a trip around my favourite holiday products.

Sun Protection

Daily DNA Defence SPF30

Perfect for daily use and powerful enough when you’re poolside.
It’s broad-spectrum protection for your skin (UVA & UVB).
It’s blue light neutralising and pollution protection.
It defends and repairs your cells DNA.
And it doubles as an exceptional make-up primer.

A ‘small but mighty’ formula, this product will give you greater protection that you think. Use it as your final coat of skin armour and don’t ditch your skincare routine when you’re on holiday. This will ensure no burning, no breakouts and those pesky pigmentation marks will be kept under control.

Remember to re-apply every 2 hours if you’re swimming or getting a little, er, sweaty!

If you’re off on a city break and will be wearing make-up

You know (and we know) that a daily SPF is a must have. Developing a great product with the perfect texture took much consideration. Why? Because SPF’s are difficult to wear under make-up. Yes, we’ve seen our foundation slip off our face by mid-morning too thanks to a bullet proof layer of SPF beneath it. We had to tackle this and other pain points associated with daily SPF’s (you should really check out our Pure Pigment Foundation Drops too).

Aftersun Heroes

Total Sun Repair - from our best-selling Total Skin Repair Concentrate

Let me share the aftersun benefits of Total Skin Repair Concentrate. Making our best-selling concentrate, not just an incredible Step 2 - Skin Boost, but also your go to anti-ageing aftersun skin saviour!

Please don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying "you don't need to wear a daily SPF" you must. What I am saying is that every now and then you might get caught out by the strength of the sun. Your skin may look a little pinker than you would like. Let's be real, it happens!

Over exposure to the sun

Every time you've been out enjoying the sun your skin will be working hard to repair itself once the sun goes down. Because sun-kissed skin may look beautiful, it may make you feel glowy and radiant, but your skin changes colour in the sun because it has been damaged. Yes a suntan is sun damage! After exposure to UV all day your skin will be working hard to put things right. This is where our Total Skin Repair Concentrate becomes your new best friend.

Repairing Nourishing Mask

It does what it says on the tin! And it’s a mask you can sleep in!

You can use it on your face, your shoulders, on the back of your hands, or anywhere else you've been kissed by the sun.

The Repairing Nourishing Mask is a good all-rounder. I liken it to a faithful friend, who is always there for you. Will always do their best for you!

A lusciously rich and creamy texture (and)

Masks are often overlooked. Often, we’re too busy to hang around for 10 minutes while they work their magic. Not this one. It’s lusciously rich and creamy texture allows you to apply it like a traditional mask. Leave it to sink into your parched, sun-kissed skin and work its magic.

You sleep - it works

You can leave it for the usual 10 minutes before rinsing off. But why do that when you can pop it on before bed and let it works its magic. You sleep - it works.

Perfect as an après sun solution

A quick rinse in the morning, you’ll feel the cocooning residue slip off your skin. Revealing nourished, hydrated skin. Leaving your skin repaired, nourished and hydrated (Remember it does what it says on the tin)!

And for your body beautiful

Nourishing Hydrating Balm

It’s hydrating
It’s nourishing
It’s skin repairing
It’s skin soothing
It’s skin comforting
It’s tan enhancing (because your skin will be in great condition)
It’s tan extending (because your skin is in great condition and peeling will be limited or stopped)
And we have a mini tube, which is ideal for your inflight bag… genius!

Have the best time this summer. You’ve worked hard to have beautiful skin. Don’t cut corners now, your skin is its most vulnerable when you’re away in sunny climes.

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.