Known as FernBlock, this is a patented active from Heliocare, developed alongside Harvard medical school. It is derived from a tropical fern native to South America, and works by protecting against UVB-induced sunburn, as well as protecting against UVA and Infrared wavelengths. The active is also able to support cell renewal and protect from cumulative damage caused by sun exposure (such as ageing and DNA damage). It is an antioxidant, protecting against free radicals, and has been shown to boost production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in the skin.

Renude

I have chosen this get formula for you as your daily uv protection step. It's gel formula offers extremely lightweight protection, and the formula also includes antioxidants for added skin protection.

camellia sinensis leaf extract

White tea is a potent antioxidant, so is able to help protect against free radical damage. It is also thought to have anti-ageing properties by inhibiting the action of collagen and elastin-degrading enzymes in the skin.

FernBlock

Phytosphingosine (PS) is a lipid which naturally occurs in the stratum corneum (the top, visible layer of our epidermis). This acts as a precursor for ceramide synthesis, meaning it encourages the skin to produce ceramides naturally.

Studies have also shown PS to offer anti-acne benefits, it is believed by reinforcing the protective barrier, and therefore reducing specific abnormalities in the skin functioning that lead to acne (invading inflammatory bacteria, increased keratinization, increased sebaceous gland activity).

phytosphingosine

Our outer layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, has a multilamellar structure (essentially a fine membrane), made up of lipids (fats), to form a non-permeable barrier. This keeps water inside the skin, and acts as the first defense against external aggressors. The lipids which make up the majority of this are known as ceramides, which are produced naturally in the body from a range of other naturally-occurring lipids, which we class here as essential lipids (not the same as essential fatty acids, which are deemed ‘essential’ as the body cannot produce these naturally.) Using these lipids in skincare helps to support the natural skin barrier, preventing water-loss to keep skin hydrated and balanced.

Tocopheryl acetate is a specific form of the fat-soluble Vitamin E, with improved stability vs. Tocopherol. Vitamin E is found naturally in our own skin, and it’s main benefit is to offer powerful antioxidant protection against pollution and free radical damage. It also helps to support our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which in turn improves the hydration levels within the epidermis, as water loss through the skin is minimised.

tocopheryl acetate

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble Vitamin contained in many plant oils, or can also be produced synthetically. Vitamin E is found naturally in our own skin, and it’s main benefit is to offer powerful antioxidant protection against pollution and free radical damage. It also helps to support our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which in turn improves the hydration levels within the epidermis, as water loss through the skin is minimised.

Heliocare Advanced Silk Gel SPF30 is an extra-protective sunscreen, especially designed for use during periods of lower solar radiation. Suitable for all skin types, and formulated with a silky gel texture, this product protects the skin against UVB, UVA, visible and infrared rays and prevents the appearance of blemishes and other photoaging signs. Fernblock®, a key ingredient from Central America, provides the skin with protective, anti-aging, and anti-oxidant properties with each application.

I have chosen this fast-absorbing lightweight body sunscreen to keep your skin protected. Formulated to protect against UVA and UVB whilst Heliocare's patented FernBlock technology and green tea extract provide antioxidant protection to the skin.

camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract

Green Tea is a natural plant extract, rich in polyphenols, also known as catechins. Green Tea is particularly high in the catechin Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which is a powerful antioxidant, meaning it can neutralise free radicals to prevent them causing damage within the skin. It is one of the most well researched natural plant extracts used in skincare, with studies also showing it to have an anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effect.

A large, easy-to-apply spray for use on the body that absorbs quickly leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth.

camellia sinensis (white tea) leaf extract

tocopherol acetate

This impressive gel sunscreen offers high UVA and UVB protection thanks to a combination of chemical and mineral filters, alongside an impressive form of biological protection known as Fernblock™. Derived from a natural fern that has developed the ability to protect itself against the sun’s rays, this unique ingredient bolsters the defensive powers of the UV filters it is paired with while also inhibiting DNA damage within the cells and preventing inflammation, helping to slow down the rate at which the skin ages.

These creamy combination sunscreen formulations use both chemical and mineral filters to offer high-level protection against daily uv exposure.

Daily SPF50 Sunscreen picks

This combination sunscreen uses a blend of chemical and mineral UV filters to provide broad-spectrum UV protection. It also include aloe vera and liquorice extracts to soothe, glycerin to hydrate and antioxidant vitamin e to protect against free radicals.

A non-comedogenic SPF50 gel formula which provides daily protection without any heaviness. It offers broad-spectrum sun protection, whilst Heliocare's FernBlock technology supports the skin's own DNA repair mechanism to minimise any damage caused by sun exposure.

This cult-Korean formula provides a silky smooth application. It's nourishing cream texture and soothing & hydrating ingredients make this more of a day cream and sunscreen in one.

Heliocare Advanced XF Gel SPF 50, an exclusive light-weight fusion gel formulated with evanescent microdrops to provide maximum comfort to users. Enriched with the combination of physical and chemical filters, and the exclusive photoprotective technologies and can give optimal protection towards UV damage and photoaging.

I've chosen this oil free SPF for you to offer daily uv protection without any heaviness. This formula also contains a host of antioxidants to protect the skin further.

Caffeic acid is a powerful naturally-occurring antioxidant found in most plants. It is able to protect the skin by neutralising damage-causing free radicals. Studies have also shown this ingredient to also have an anti-inflammatory effect within the skin, which can have a beneficial effect on acne, redness and preventing premature ageing.

Caffeic acid

Ferulic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in plants, such as bran. It’s used in skincare for its antioxidant properties, meaning it can neutralise free radicals before they can cause any cellular damage. It has also been shown to stabilise Vitamins C and E when used in combination, resulting in a boost in their efficacy vs being used without the addition of Ferulic acid.

ferulic acid

Unique oil-free dry touch texture with advanced filters and Bioshield System that provides broad spectrum protection against UVA, UVB, Visible Light and IR-A. Enriched with Fernblock® FC for powerful antioxidant activity, and actives which repair sun damage, such as DNA damage and premature skin aging. Enriched with anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and sebum controlling technology, it is recommended for sensitive and acne prone skin. Its oil-free dry touch formulation makes it particularly suitable for normal, combination and oily skin types, reducing shine caused by humid climate. Paraben free.

A broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential in every skincare routine. These oil-free options will layer over other products perfectly, leaving the skin matte.

Oil free sunscreen picks

This oil-free formula contains broad-spectrum sun protection, alongside Heliocare's signature FernBlock technology which helps to protect the DNA from damage from UV.

This lightweight sun fluid contains both synthetic and mineral filters, and provides a lightweight protection to the skin. The formula protects against protection against both UVA and UVB rays, as well as high energy visible light.

This fragrance free formula is a great high-protection option for combination and oily skin types. It contains glycyrrhetinic ccid (derived from liquorice) to support the skins renewal process, Licochalcone a to provide antioxidant protection, and micro-powders and l-carnitine to absorb sebum, proven to leave a matte finish for 8 hours.

Non-comedogenic

Dermatologically tested

Vegan

I have added this SPF50 body sunscreen to your routine to protect your skin. The formula includes ingredients to protect against UVA, UVB and infra-red wavelengths. It also includes Heliocare's patented FernBlock technology which provides antioxidant protection to the skin.

Ascorbyl palmitate is an oil-soluble Vitamin C ester, produced by the reaction of ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. This oil-soluble form works to improve stability against oxidation (something L-ascorbic acid is notorious for), as well as improve skin affinity to allow the ingredient to penetrate further.

ascorbyl palmitate

Vitamin C has many skin benefits, including its action as an antioxidant, to neutralise free radicals (reactive molecules with an unpaired electron), preventing them from causing damage to cells within the body. Vitamin C is also involved in the collagen-production process, so provides anti-wrinkle activity through this mechanism. Lastly, Vitamin C inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase, which is involved in melanin-synthesis, and can therefore visibly reduce areas of hyperpigmentation in the skin.

A large 200ml aerosol spray for use on the body. Absorbs quickly with an invisible, non-oily finish. Water resistant and effective on wet skin – perfect for when you jump out of the pool! It can also be sprayed from any angle providing easy, even application.

I have chosen this fragrance-free, mineral SPF for your daily regime to protect against uv. It's a super gentle formula so a great option for more sensitive skin.

3-0-Ethyl ascorbic acid is a modified version of L-ascorbic acid (pure Vitamin C), designed to improve its stability and skin penetration abilities, to achieve optimum skin benefits. Once absorbed into the skin, the ethyl group is removed, and l-ascorbic acid is returned to its active form, where it can best support the skin to achieve visible brightening & anti-ageing results.

ethyl ascorbic acid

Heliocare 360º Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50 is a photoprotector formulated with 100% physical filters and very broad coverage against UVB, UVA, IR-A and visible. It is for normal/ combination skins and those especially indicated for a sensitive and intolerant skin. It has an almost invisible finish to suit everyone. Its 360 ° formula combines the exclusive Fernblock® FC technology alongside other active ingredients that guarantee photoimmunoprotection, intense antioxidant and restorative action against sun damage.

These are all mineral-based sunscreen formulas, which work by creating a reflective shield across the skin, which uv cannot penetrate.

Mineral sunscreen picks

This mineral sunscreen contains a blend of titanium and zinc oxides to offer broad spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. The formula is non-comedogenic and also includes hyaluronic acid to hydrate and niacinamide to brighten and balance.

This high protection SPF50 fluid not only protects against UVA and UVB, but also against infra-red and blue light, which can also cause damage to the skin (blue light is emitted from the sun, as well as from mobile phones/computer screens). The formula also includes FernBlock technology to provide antioxidant protection and intense skin repairing benefits. In terms of protection, Heliocare's 360 range offers some of the most advanced formulas on the market. Fragrance free.

Sensitive

Unfragranced

I have chosen this ultra-lightweight SPF50 fluid for your morning routine. The Heliocare 360 range offers protection against broad-spectrum UV, alongside high energy visible and infra-red light, so provides some of the most comprehensive technology on the market. Their patented FernBlock also helps support DNA to prevent damage.

Glycerin is a humectant present in all natural lipids. It works to attract water molecules towards it, plumping & hydrating the applied area, resulting in smooth, soft, hydrated skin. It is one of the most widely used humectants in skincare, due to it’s high performance and broad availability (making it very cost-effective). Recent research has shown that it’s ability to penetrate the layers of the skin is superior to that of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, making it a brilliant choice for overall skin hydration, and suitable for all skin types.

glycerin

Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide which occurs naturally in the body. Hyaluronic acid works as an extremely powerful humectant, able to attract 1000x its own weight in water, to immediately plump and hydrate the area it is applied to. The body’s own production of hyaluronic acid slows with age, so supplementing this ingredient in topical formulations helps to support the skin’s natural moisture-binding, anti-ageing mechanisms.

hyaluronic acid

Indian gooseberry (also known as amla) has one of the highest concentrations of any fruit, of antioxidants such as gallic acid and  quercetin. Studies have also shown this fruit to have great results in reducing signs of sensitivity and redness.

indian gooseberry

serine

Amino acids are the small building blocks that make up peptides, and proteins. Each amino acid has a unique structure, and as such plays a specific role within the body. There are around 20 different types considered to be most important for human health. In the outer layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, they are present in the ‘natural moisturising factors’, our skin’s own moisturising mechanism, and they help to support water transport between skin cells to keep our surface smooth and hydrated.

Urea is humectant ingredient found in the skin’s natural moisturising factor (NMF), making up around 7-8% of the total composition. Its humectant properties mean it can bind to water molecules in the atmosphere, drawing them to it, and in turn plumping and hydrating the skin. Research also shows that Urea has a mild exfoliating action on the skin, encouraging the removal of dead cells which results in smoother, healthier, more hydrated skin.

urea

Heliocare 360º Water Gel SPF 50+ contains an innovative continuous-release hydration system with ingredients that act in synergy to provide 70% increase in immediate after 1 application and 80% in long-lasting hydration on 2nd day. Ultra light weight, melts right into the skin without leaving white cast. This sunscreen comprises of DNA repair enzymes to reverse damages caused by the sun, slowing down premature skin aging and a unique Bioshield system to absorb up to 200% more blue light than our skin and effectively target the damages from infrared radiation-A. Enhanced with physical barrier and cellular protection for anti-pollution activity, reducing the formation of free radicals that can cause premature skin aging. Its 360º formula combines the exclusive Fernblock®+ Technology with other actives to guarantee full spectrum photoprotection against blue light, infrared radiation-A, UVB and UVA, and an intense anti-oxidant and repairing activity against sun damage.

Broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential in every skincare routine. These SPF50 fluids are lightweight and will layer well over the rest of your routine.

Daily sunscreen SPF50 fluid picks

This lightweight, high protection SPF50 fluid not only protects against UVA and UVB, but also against infra-red and blue light, which can also cause damage to the skin (blue light is emitted from the sun, as well as from mobile phones/computer screens). The formula also includes FernBlock to provide antioxidant protection and intense skin repairing benefits, plus a continuous-release hydration system which has shown to provide an 80% increase in hydration 1 day after application. In terms of protection, the Heliocare 360 range are some of the most advanced formulas on the market, and this one works on all skin tones.

Already a cult classic in the beauty community, this fragrance and silicone-free cream texture melts into the skin to leave an imperceptable finish. It contains niacinamide to brighten, regulate sebum production and support the protective skin barrier, as well as extracts of centella asiatica to reduce redness and soothe irritation in the skin. Great for all skin tones.

This is a brilliant sunscreen fluid SPF50, great for daily protection. The texture is super lightweight, despite not containing silicones, and has been tested as reef safe.

This super light high protection SPF50 fluid is a great option as a final step in your routine. The formula is fragrance free and non-comedogenic, and contains 3 different powders to provide a dry-touch finish. May leave a white cast on medium - deep skin tones.

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