Imagine your skin as a book, and its structure as words that tell the story of its health, structure, and appearance. Each time you step into the sun, UV rays can create little typos. And over time, these small errors add up, showing up as wrinkles, dark spots, or rough texture.
Fortunately, your skin comes with its own team of proofreaders—built-in repair systems that work to protect and correct. But with repeated sun exposure and age, they can fall behind.
That’s where Repairsomes step in. Think of them as extra editors, helping your skin recover from accumulated sun damage. Let’s turn the page and explore what they are, how they work, and where to add them into your skincare routine.
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What is actinic (sun) damage?
Sunlight is one of the biggest factors in how our skin ages. Over time, exposure to solar radiation causes what’s known as actinic damage, or sun damage.
- UVB rays act like ink smudges, directly altering the skin’s structure and creating errors (AKA sunburned skin).
- UVA rays go deeper, generating oxidative stress that weakens your skin’s natural repair capacity over time.
- Solar blue light and infrared (heat) amplify the effects of UV radiation.
When these “misprints” build up, your skin can start to show visible changes, such as fine lines, roughness, dark spots, or loss of elasticity.
Your body works to repair this damage naturally, but the process slows with age and time spent in the sun. That’s why scientists began exploring ways to support skin’s natural repair abilities—leading to breakthrough ingredients for day-to-night skincare solutions.
What are Repairsomes?
Repairsomes is a family of ingredient complexes designed to help repair accumulated sun damage. They use specialized extracts and supportive compounds to clean up the errors written into your skin’s story by UV exposure.
DNA Repairsomes® for daytime support
WHAT IT IS: Plankton-derived photolyase.
WHAT IT DOES: Studies show that photolyase recognizes UV-induced “typos” in your skin. Activated by visible blue light from the sun, it works by helping to correct those errors.
HOW TO USE IT: Opt for a daily sunscreen featuring photolyase—since DNA Repairsomes® respond to sunlight. Apply each morning and reapply every two hours.
WHO IT’S FOR: Anyone who’d like to protect their skin’s future while helping rewrite the past.
FIND IT IN: Eryfotona Actinica, Eryfotona Ageless
Night Repairsomes® for overnight restoration
WHAT IT IS: An innovative complex featuring three potent ingredients:
- Micrococcus lysate: Helps skin recover from the effects of daily UV exposure.
- Diosmin: A citrus-derived flavonoid that helps to support the skin barrier.
- Niacinamide (vitamin B3): Soothes and restores balance while promoting hydration.
WHAT IT DOES: Together, these ingredients help calm the skin, reduce the visible signs of accumulated sun damage, and support healthy overnight renewal.
HOW TO USE IT: Look for a resurfacing night serum—even better if it combines extra antioxidants (like vitamin E or melatonin) with the power of Night Repairsomes®.
WHO IT’S FOR: Those looking for a gentle nighttime solution for softening the visible signs of prolonged sun exposure.
FIND IT IN: Eryfotona Night
Repairsomes as a 24/7 skincare strategy
Daily sun care (with repair) works best when it’s round-the-clock.
Daytime: DNA Repairsomes® pair with sunscreen filters for dual defense—blocking new UV damage while helping repair existing changes. Together, they offer your skin the best defense.
Nighttime: While you sleep, your body enters its repair phase—like a quiet printing house working late into the night.
Night Repairsomes® are designed to complement your skin’s natural rhythms, soothing, restoring balance, and addressing visible signs of photoaging.
Together, this 24-hour approach offers continuous support, keeping your skin’s story clearer and more resilient. And remember: consistency matters. Stick to a skincare routine including SPF—every day, not just after heavy sun exposure.
Your questions answered
Do Repairsomes replace sunscreen?
No, but they often work best together. Think of sunscreen as your book’s protective cover, and Repairsomes as the editors fixing what slips through. To enjoy the best of both worlds, opt for an all-mineral sunscreen with added repair action.
Do they need light to work?
DNA Repairsomes® (AKA photolyase) require visible light for activation, making them ideal for daytime use in sunscreen. Night Repairsomes® are light-independent and designed for overnight use in serums and other skincare formulas.
Turn the next page
Your skin’s story is too important to let UV rays claim authorship. By combining protection and repair, Repairsomes bring innovation (and supportive solutions) to skincare.
Like skilled proofreaders, they help rewrite the errors that sun exposure leaves behind, keeping your story clear, balanced, and beautiful—today and for the chapters to come.
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Amy is a content strategist who turned a part-time obsession with skincare into a full-time passion. Her experience as a creative storyteller includes a range of lifestyle and technology topics across Washington D.C. and Barcelona. What's in her travel bag? Eye contour cream and sunscreen, always.
