It's time to 'Switch to Rich'

By Kirsti Shuba

‘Switch to Rich’ and winter-proof your skin.

Reassess your skincare products ready for the winter months ahead. Now is the perfect time as the coldest months outside and the warmest months inside approach.
Review your product choices, switch to a richer version of your cream. Introduce new benefits from your concentrate to ensure your skin gets the extra TLC it needs and deserves.

Does the cold wind and the drop in temperature play havoc with your skin?

Throw into the mix the moisture-sapping effects of your central heating and you’ve got yourself a potential problem for your skin.

A simple switch of a single product may be great for your skin.

Our Step 3 richer textures can give your skin extra TLC. Our richer creams contain all the ingredients your skin loves, plus extra nourishing ingredients to nurture when it’s vulnerable in the winter. This makes a simplest switch for you.

Or dial up the protection from beneath your cream, switch your concentrate.

Introduce a new group of key ingredients with your concentrate. This way you can treat more than one skin issue at a time, introduce multi-benefits to your skin.

For example, central heating is the ultimate moisture sapper for your skin. Boost your moisture levels with our Award-Winning Rehydrating Concentrate. You can also treat skin dryness and repair your skin barrier with our Award-Winning Dry Skin Rich Cream. You see now you’re treating skin dehydration with Rehydrating Concentrate and skin dryness with Dry Skin Rich Cream.

There are so many variations when it comes to Katherine Daniels products. Each one will bring your skin what it needs as the seasons change.

And for those of you in it for ‘the long game’ our skincare combinations will see you through every decade of your adult life. Dealing with your skin changes as they present themselves.

As we turn up the heat at home and dial down the temperature outside, here’s what’s happening to your skin.

Your skin barrier is affected first.

Without good protection, your skin barrier (the uppermost layer that keeps the ‘good stuff’ in and the ‘bad stuff’ out) may become damaged. Letting your skin’s oil and moisture escape and letting dirt and pollution particles in. This causes damage at cellular and surface levels of your skin. Dryness, dehydration and signs of sensitivity.

Fail to protect and your skin will fail to protect you.

When your skin becomes dry and is not producing its required amount of oil, it will compensate and produce its own protective barrier. This presents in the form of a dry rough layer. This protective barrier, while protecting your skin, stops your products getting in and doing their work. This means ingredients will sit superficially on your skin’s surface, giving no result.

The Katherine Daniels solution.

SPF is the best protection from the cold.

Your final coat of skin armour… Don’t put away your SPF! Sun protection is the best weather protection. UV is still a factor during winter. Outside activity, walking, biking or even spectating in the icy temperatures and biting wind will all affect your skin barrier and call for some extra skin protection. Our Award-Winning Daily DNA Defence SPF30, will give you all the protection your skin will need, no matter if you’re pitch side or mountain side!

'Switch to Rich'

Dial up skin comfort with a richer texture. There’re no gloopy old fashion textures here at Katherine Daniels. Just richer, more protective, to help your skin stay healthy in the winter months ahead.

Rich enough already?

Increase depleted oil levels with our Award-Winning Nurturing Night Balm. It’s our overnight skincare hero. A must have when your skin becomes parched and dry during the cold winter months. A little goes a long way (your hands will thank you for some TLC too).

Repair dry and dehydrated skin.

For a soothing, repairing overnight skin fix, use Repairing Nourishing Mask. This rich and creamy mask is a super hydrator and packed with nourishing oils. It nurtures dry, damaged, compromised skin barrier's back to good health. It's an indispensable addition to your skincare regime all year around. It’s a must have during the winter. Oh, and it makes a great after sun mask too!

If you’re unsure which skincare products to use, or you need a winter skincare review, we are here to help.

Your personalised skincare advice is just a few clicks away.

If you’re not sure which products will help your skin sale through the winter months, we’re here to advise and help you choose. Our Virtual Skin Bar is available for 1-2-1 skincare consultation.

Be assured, there’s no ‘telling off’ instore for you. Just good advice from our Co-founder Donna, who has over 40 years skincare expertise. It’s the closest you’ll get to having your own skincare expert at home!

All you need is 20 minutes, a phone, tablet, or computer.

Book your Virtual Skin Bar appointment here.

With love

Kirsti x

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.