Ireland’s hottest summer on record has left skin needing a serious pick-me-up
As Ireland records its second-hottest and driest summer in over a century, Pura Collagen brings multi-award-winning Glow+ to Irish shelves to help restore skin, hair and nails after a summer of sun, sea and SPF
This summer has been one for the record books. Met Éireann has confirmed that July 2026 was Ireland’s second-hottest July since records began in 1900, and its driest July on record, with high pressure dominating the country for weeks on end[1]. For a nation more used to four seasons in one day, the result has been a summer of near-constant sunshine, heat, and, for many, considerably more time spent outdoors than usual.
That extra sunshine has come with a trade-off. Sunburn among young adults has risen sharply, with 84% of 18-24 year olds reporting at least one sunburn in the past year, up from 73% in 2024 and 66% in 2023 [2]. And even for those who have been diligent with sun protection, dermatologists note that up to 80% of UV rays penetrate cloud cover, meaning skin is under near-constant low-level stress throughout the Irish summer, whatever the forecast says [3]. Add in daily layers of SPF, sea salt, chlorine and increased time in the sun, and it’s no surprise that skin, hair and nails are left looking and feeling depleted by the time autumn arrives.
Introducing Glow+ to Ireland
To help Irish consumers recover their glow after the summer months, cosmeceutical innovators Pura Collagen are bringing their multi-award-winning Glow+ supplement to Ireland for the first time. Featured in the Marie Claire round-up of the best supplements for skin in 2026, Glow+ delivers 10,000mg of scientific-grade hydrolysed collagen peptides daily, in a pure powdered formula that can simply be added to food or drink as part of a daily post-summer reset.
Glow+ works to stimulate youthful skin from within, visibly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and cellulite, while promoting strong, shiny hair and stronger, healthier-looking nails. The formula contains no additives or unpronounceable ingredients, simply the optimum dose of pure, clean collagen for maximum results, exactly what summer-stressed skin needs.
Pura Collagen Glow+ RRP €47.99
The power of collagen
Collagen makes up 75-80% of all protein in the skin, giving it structure, suppleness and stretch. From the age of 25, natural collagen production begins to decline, a process that a long, sun-heavy summer can accelerate further, leaving skin thinner, drier and more prone to fine lines. Ingesting a specific bioactive collagen peptide supplement like Glow+ can help reverse this natural process by increasing the body’s own production of protein components.
The power of science: why Glow+
Unlike alternative products on the market, Glow+ contains VERISOL®, patented Bioactive Collagen Peptides® backed by extensive clinical trials. Each scoop also includes hyaluronic acid, selenium, biotin, vitamin C and vitamin D, which enhance the body’s own ability to utilise collagen, supporting skin that appears firmer, more hydrated and visibly glowing. Ongoing supplementation can help combat the cumulative effects of sun exposure, environmental pollution, poor nutrition and dehydration, addressing beauty concerns that go more than skin deep.
For optimum results, absorption is key. The bioactive collagen peptides VERISOL® in Glow+ are able to partially survive the digestion process without breaking down, meaning surviving peptides can be used by the body as building blocks for new connective tissue, supporting beautiful, youthful-looking skin for longer. This is where the success of Glow+ lies.
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study, 69 women aged 35-55 consumed VERISOL® bioactive collagen peptides daily for eight weeks. Results showed:
- Statistically significant improvements in skin elasticity compared with placebo
- Improved skin hydration and moisture retention
- Reduced transepidermal water loss, indicating enhanced skin barrier function
- Improvements in skin elasticity maintained for up to 4 weeks after supplementation stopped
These findings suggest that specific bioactive collagen peptides can support skin elasticity, hydration and overall skin barrier function from within, exactly the kind of support Irish skin needs after a summer like this one.
Jennifer Mo, Founder of Pura Collagen
Jennifer Mo, Founder of Pura Collagen said, “Glow+ was one of the very first products we created at Pura Collagen, so seeing it become a multi-award-winning formula and such a firm favourite with our customers has been incredibly special. I developed Glow+ with the belief that beauty supplements should go beyond trends – they should be rooted in great ingredients, credible science and formulations people can easily make part of their everyday lives.
I’m absolutely thrilled to now be bringing Glow+ to Ireland. To see a product that has been part of Pura’s story from the very beginning reaching a new audience is a genuinely exciting milestone for us, and I can’t wait for Irish consumers to discover what makes Glow+ so special.”
Pura Collagen is available at Chemist Warehouse, McCabes Pharmacies, OnlinePharmacy.ie, and all good pharmacies nationwide.
Pura Collagen Glow+ RRP €47.99