Davines SU Hair & Body Oil — a lightweight, fast-absorbing multitasking oil with Regenerative Organic Certified™ Bitter Orange Extract that provides UV protection for hair and deep nourishment for both hair and skin during or after sun exposure. Use on dry hair during the day for protection, as a pre-shampoo treatment, or on clean skin after showering for a soft, radiant finish.
The Moda Team Review: One Oil, Two Jobs
The SU Hair & Body Oil fills the gap in the SU family that nothing else covered — a genuine oil-format product that works on both hair and skin, and that can be used during sun exposure rather than only before or after. The Hair Milk is a leave-in spray. The Aftersun Cream is a body treatment. This oil does something neither does: it absorbs directly into dry hair during the day to protect the fibre while it is actively in the sun, and applies to clean skin after showering to leave a radiant, non-greasy finish.
The Bitter Orange Extract is the same Regenerative Organic Certified™ active sourced from Mrs. Paola Nastasi's farm in Avola, Siracusa, Italy — the flavonoid and antioxidant-rich extract that runs through the SU family's protective logic. In an oil format, it delivers alongside a lightweight base that absorbs quickly without heaviness. No greasy residue on skin, no weighing down of hair. The formula works with sun exposure rather than only managing what comes after it.
The two-way application is the part clients need to understand: on hair, apply to dry lengths during the day for protection, or use as a 10–20 minute pre-shampoo treatment for deeper nourishment before washing. On body, apply to clean skin after showering. Two different protocols, one product — which is the practical advantage of having it in your bag at the beach or pool.
Why Moda Carries This
The SU Oil rounds out the SU family at Moda by covering the oil format that the rest of the range doesn't address. For clients who reach for oils naturally — either as a styling step, a skin step, or both — this is the SU product that fits how they already work. We carry it because clients who use Davines trust the formulation philosophy behind it, and because having a product that genuinely bridges hair and body nourishment in summer is practical rather than gimmicky.
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. High in flavonoids and antioxidants that neutralise UV-caused free radicals, protecting hair from photodamage and keeping it healthy during sun exposure. Anti-inflammatory properties support both hair and skin health.
Moda Pro Tip
The pre-shampoo pak use is underused and worth knowing about: apply generously to dry hair before getting in the water or shower, leave for 10–20 minutes, then shampoo and condition as normal. This is especially useful for clients who spend consecutive days at the beach or lake — the oil treatment provides a protective and nourishing step that prep the hair fibre before the next round of sun, salt, or chlorine exposure. It is the most intensive use of this product and the one that makes a week at the cottage noticeably different for the hair.
Not the Right Fit If...
This product does not contain SPF and is not a sunscreen for skin. For broad-spectrum sun protection on skin, Davines SU SPF30 is the dedicated product. For UV-filtered leave-in conditioning for hair specifically, the SU Hair Milk's UV-A and UV-B filters are the more targeted option. The Oil's UV action is antioxidant-based protection through the Bitter Orange Extract — effective and meaningful, but a different mechanism than chemical UV filters.
How To Use
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On hair during sun exposure: Apply to dry lengths and ends during sun exposure for protection. Do not rinse.
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As a pre-shampoo pak: Apply to dry hair before washing. Leave on for 10–20 minutes, then shampoo and condition as normal.
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On skin after showering: Apply to clean, towel-dried skin for softness, radiance, and a non-greasy finish.
