Your ultimate protection against cellular ageing

Deeply nourishing all-day hydration with phytoshield DNA repair™, antioxidants, and encapsulated SPF 50 | PA++++, helping to prevent cellular senescence, inflammation, and the breakdown of collagen and fibrillin — three key processes behind visible ageing.

Lightweight and suitable for sensitive skin, this advanced daily cream delivers optimal ageing protection in one step, layering beautifully under makeup with a smooth, non-greasy finish.

How It Works

Optimal Ageing Triple Defence
Age Defence works on three levels to protect against environmental and UV-induced molecular ageing:

Encapsulated SPF 50 | PA++++ – Elegant, broad-spectrum UV filters encapsulated for optimal skin feel. They form a seamless protective grid on the skin without clumping, and never pass through the skin barrier, ensuring high protection without the heaviness of traditional sunscreens.
2x DNA Repair Enzymes –
- UV-Endonuclease scans for DNA errors caused by UV damage, triggering the skin’s own repair processes.
- Photolyase, a light-activated enzyme, repairs UV-induced DNA abnormalities when exposed to visible light.
Antioxidants – Potent plant flavonoids neutralise free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, and promote a more radiant, youthful complexion.

The Science

Age Defence has been independently tested by Professor Mark Birch-Machin, a leading authority in UV-induced skin damage and ageing, using advanced gene expression testing on 3D human skin equivalents. Results showed statistically significant complete protection against:

P21 – linked to cellular senescence
PTGES – linked to UV-induced inflammation
MMP1 – linked to collagen and fibrillin breakdown

These results confirm Age Defence’s ability to actively support the skin’s biological ageing pathways and defend against environmental stressors.

How to Use

Apply generously to cleansed skin each morning as the final step in your skincare routine, before makeup. Reapply as needed when exposed to direct sunlight.

Fine Lines & Wrinkles

The Skin Diary Age Defence Moisturising Day Cream