Davines SU Aftersun Cream — a fast-absorbing aftersun cream for face and body with Regenerative Organic Certified™ Bitter Orange Extract that instantly hydrates, soothes, and replenishes moisture in skin after sun exposure, leaving it soft, silky, and comforted.
The Moda Team Review: The Body Step That Completes the Routine
The SU Aftersun Cream is the body care step in the Davines SU routine — and it is worth being specific about what it does and who it is for. It is not a sunscreen; it is a post-sun treatment for skin that has already been exposed. After a day in the sun, the skin has lost moisture to evaporation, accumulated UV-caused free radicals, and often feels tight, dry, or sensitised. The Aftersun Cream addresses all three: it absorbs quickly without feeling heavy, the Bitter Orange Extract's antioxidant action neutralises the free radical load, and the formula delivers genuine hydration that holds rather than sitting on the surface and evaporating.
The practical difference between a good aftersun cream and a basic moisturiser is how the skin feels an hour later. Basic moisturisers evaporate or absorb incompletely and leave skin feeling dry again within the hour. The SU Aftersun Cream is formulated specifically for post-UV skin, which is more permeable and receptive than normal — the actives penetrate more effectively when applied to freshly showered, slightly damp skin immediately after being outdoors. We recommend it to clients who take their skin care in summer as seriously as their hair care, and who want the same quality standard across both.
Why Moda Carries This
Davines' SU family is a complete sun care system — hair and body, before and after. Carrying the Aftersun Cream alongside the hair products lets clients build a complete routine from a single brand they already trust for their hair. The Bitter Orange Extract is Regenerative Organic Certified™, sourced from Paola Nastasi's farm in Avola, Siracusa, Italy — consistent with Davines' supply chain standards across the entire SU line.
Key Active Ingredient
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Regenerative Organic Certified™ Bitter Orange Extract (Citrus Aurantium): Sourced from Paola Nastasi's farm in Avola, Siracusa, Italy. Rich in flavonoids and antioxidants that neutralise UV-induced free radicals on the skin surface. Provides anti-inflammatory and moisturising action that soothes sun-stressed skin and supports cellular recovery post-exposure.
Moda Pro Tip
Apply while skin is still slightly damp after showering — this is when the skin barrier is most permeable and the cream will absorb most completely. If you wait until the skin is fully dry, you lose some of that receptive window. The SU Aftersun Cream, SU Hair & Body Wash, and SU Hair Milk as a post-shower sequence takes under two minutes and covers both hair and skin recovery in a single efficient routine.
Not the Right Fit If...
This is a face and body aftersun treatment, not a scalp treatment and not a sunscreen. For sun protection on the skin before going outdoors, Davines makes SU SPF30. For hair, the SU Hair Milk provides the UV protection step. The Aftersun Cream is specifically for post-sun recovery on the face and body.
How To Use
- After showering with SU Hair & Body Wash, towel-dry skin gently.
- Apply SU Aftersun Cream to face and body while skin is still slightly damp.
- Massage in gently until absorbed.
- Reapply as needed for additional comfort and hydration.
