Davines SU Hair & Body Wash — an aftersun hydrating hair and body wash with Regenerative Organic Certified™ Bitter Orange Extract that gently yet effectively removes impurities from sun-exposed skin and hair, providing essential hydration and antioxidant protection after a day outdoors.
The Moda Team Review: Start Here, Every Time
Every after-sun hair routine starts at the same place: getting the actual damage off. Salt water, chlorine, SPF, sweat — all of it sits on the hair and scalp after a day outdoors. If you rinse it away with whatever shampoo happens to be in the shower, you lose the chance to give the hair the specific kind of replenishment it needs after sun exposure. The SU Hair & Body Wash is the right first step because Davines formulated it specifically for that job: a full-bodied foam that cleans both hair and skin while delivering the antioxidant action of Bitter Orange Extract simultaneously. It does not just rinse — it begins the recovery.
The formula works on hair and body in a single use, which matters practically for beach and pool routines. On sun-exposed days, this replaces your regular shampoo entirely. Davines specifically positions it as the entry point before SU Hair Mask or SU Hair Milk — it cleanses and conditions simultaneously, so the treatment steps that follow have a clean, receptive surface to work on.
Why Moda Carries This
Davines is the only professional haircare line we carry at Moda — behind the chair, at the sink, and across every retail recommendation. The SU family exists because sun exposure causes a specific category of damage that a standard moisturising shampoo is not designed to address. The Bitter Orange Extract Davines uses is Regenerative Organic Certified™, sourced directly from Mrs. Paola Nastasi's farm in Avola, Siracusa, Italy — the kind of supply chain transparency that reflects why Moda chose Davines as our foundation brand.
Key Active Ingredient
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Regenerative Organic Certified™ Bitter Orange Extract (Citrus Aurantium Amara): Sourced from Mrs. Paola Nastasi's farm in Avola, Siracusa, Italy. Rich in flavonoids and antioxidants that neutralise UV-caused free radicals built up after sun exposure, with anti-inflammatory properties that support hair and skin health during the cleansing step itself.
Moda Pro Tip
Pre-rinse with fresh water for at least 30 seconds before applying — this removes the surface layer of salt, chlorine, and mineral residue so the formula has full access to the scalp and shaft rather than spending itself on the top layer. After a heavy pool or ocean day, double-shampoo: the first pass clears the surface, the second actually cleans.
Not the Right Fit If...
Not a replacement for your year-round shampoo on non-summer days — the SU system is a seasonal routine. For your regular Davines system, continue with your prescribed shampoo and conditioner. The SU Hair & Body Wash is the best choice on days when you have been in the sun, pool, or ocean.
How To Use
- Rinse hair and body thoroughly with fresh water before applying.
- Apply to wet hair and scalp — massage in and press through the lengths.
- Continue to body, working into a lather.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Follow with SU Hair Mask (weekly) or SU Hair Milk for daily UV protection.
