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EDUCATION
For more than two decades, Letina Russell has trusted Wotnot Naturals to care for her family’s skin, from her early days of motherhood to her breathtaking whale retreats today. Her story is one of connection: to her family, to nature, and to the oceans she holds so close to her heart.
Letina first discovered Wotnot around 20 years ago, when her children were babies. Her son, Willo, suffered from severe eczema, and after trying countless other brands that left his skin dry and irritated, she found relief in Wotnot’s SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen.
“I tried so many other brands, but they just dried out his skin,” Letina recalls. “Wotnot was the only one that kept his skin calm, hydrated, and protected, he never had a reaction.”
From that point, Wotnot became a staple in her home. What started as a gentle solution for her baby’s sensitive skin evolved into a trusted range of everyday essentials.
Even after all these years, the SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen remains her family’s favourite, loved for its hydrating formula and skin-friendly protection.
Today, Letina leads Whale Wisdom Attunement Journeys, intimate retreats that bring women together to reconnect with themselves and the ocean through breathwork, meditation, and guided whale swims.
For Letina, sun protection is more than a skincare step, it’s about caring for both her body and the sea around her.
“It’s reef-friendly, which is number one for me,” she explains. “It doesn’t damage our oceans or the whales.”
During her multi-day retreats, Letina provided her guests with Wotnot’s SPF 30 and SPF 50 Natural Sunscreens to ensure everyone stayed protected under the sun.
“We spend hours in the water and never burn,” she says. “It never stings my eyes when I’m wearing my mask or snorkel, and it keeps our skin hydrated. It’s so light it feels like I’m not wearing anything, even though I know I’m really protected.”
Her guests agree, including one participant, Pip, who was amazed by the results.
“I burn so easily,” Pip shared. “But I put this sunscreen on every day, and it’s incredible.”
On her most recent ten-day whale retreat, Letina discovered a new favourite, the Wotnot Zinc Stick SPF 50+.
“It’s perfect for top-ups during the day,” she says. “You just swipe it on, and it rubs in so easily, no white residue, no greasy feeling. It’s so quick and convenient, especially when you’re out on the water.”
Whether she’s leading a meditation circle on deck or guiding her group through a whale swim, Wotnot’s reef-safe sunscreens keep her team protected, naturally, effortlessly, and ethically.
When she’s not at sea, Letina keeps her skincare routine simple and natural. Her everyday go-to is the Wotnot BB Cream SPF 50+, which she mixes in Beige and Tan to find her perfect shade. Her two daughters use it too, a touch of BB Cream, a hint of bronzer and blush, and they’re ready for the day.
“It blends perfectly and feels like skincare, not makeup,” she adds.
For Letina, the connection between her work and Wotnot runs deep. Her retreats teach women to “live from the heart space” and recognise the power of gentle care; values that align beautifully with Wotnot’s commitment to nurturing people and the planet.
From nurturing her family’s skin to protecting the ocean she loves, Letina’s journey with Wotnot is built on care that runs deep. Her story shows how simple, conscious choices can make a lasting impact, for ourselves, our families, and the planet.
