11 June 2025, London – APL Media’s digital lifestyle brand, Living360, successfully launched its new virtual events series with Debunking Summer Skincare, hosted online on 10 June 2025. Led by Mattie Lacey-Davidson, editor of Living360, the panel featured Dr Raj Arora, GP and founder of The Facebible clinic, and Katie Onyejekwe, aesthetician and skin educator. Together, the speakers tackled some of the most persistent skincare myths — from SPF confusion and overly complex routines to social media-fuelled misinformation — delivering science-backed insights to help audiences make smarter summer skincare choices. 

Here are some small snippets of advice from the experts:  

“Don’t mix anything with your sunscreen when applying! Otherwise, you’ll risk disrupting the SPF protection.” 
— Katie Onyejekwe 

“If you watch TikTok or are on social media, you can be easily convinced that you need a 20-step skincare routine. More often, less is better than more.” 
— Dr Raj Arora 

“People tend to ask me which is better: mineral or chemical sunscreen. The truth is, it depends on your skin — and mineral sunscreens don’t work on all skin tones.” 
— Mattie Lacey-Davidson 

The goal of the session was to cut through the noise of trending, often misleading content by grounding advice in dermatological science and professional experience. Topics covered included SPF layering, oily skin care and product tailoring based on individual needs. Attendees were encouraged to ask questions live, creating a dynamic and engaging discussion. 

A full recording and Q&A recap will be available from 16 June at living360.uk 

A Virtual Event with Real-World Rewards 

To celebrate the launch, Living360 gifted the first 100 attendees an exclusive beauty goody bag packed with premium skincare products and discounts from top brands, including: 

• 1 x Dr David Jack Mini Supernova Antioxidant Cleansing Gel (30ml) 
• 1 x Luxuriant Hair Growth Shampoo for Women (100ml) 
• 1 x Heart & Soul Candle Co Cleansing Balm (10g) 
• 1 x Heart & Soul Candle Co Glow Face Elixir (5ml) 
• 25% discount at DIY Beauty Kits 
• 25% discount at Jacovèus Botanicals 
• 30% discount at Dr PawPaw 

In addition, one lucky attendee will receive a personalised skincare consultation and custom routine from Bloom Facial Studio. 

Follow Living360 for updates on upcoming wellness events and exclusive content. 

About APL Media 
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, producing high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors. Since 1997, it has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC, supported by brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. The portfolio also features Living360, a digital lifestyle brand covering wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture, distributed via national media and its own platform. APL Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns, editorial consultancy, leading events and internships such as the Travel Media Awards and Step Up. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also produced for national newspapers. 
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