Protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is important all year round, even
during the cooler winter months when the skies are often cloudy or misty.
There are a variety of sun protection products on the market, including the
popular Heliocare range which is formulated with an innovative and exclusive
Fernblock complex.
An Introduction to Fernblock by Heliocare
Formulated in partnership with Harvard Medical School, Fernblock is a
patented and innovative complex that utilises the sun-protection power of
polypodium leucotomos, which is extracted from the tropical fern plant.
Protect Your Skin From UV Damage With Fernblock
The extraction method is key to the overall effectiveness of Fernblock, as
it prioritises the homogeneity and purity of the complex to ensure it meets
strict pharmaceutical standards.
More than 50 separate clinical studies have shown that Fernblock protects
the skin from immediate sun damage and can also help prevent many of the
longer-term effects of sun exposure, such as skin ageing and DNA damage.
The Protective Properties of Fernblock
Fernblock enhances the skin's resistance to sunburn and offers protection
from UVA, UVB, infrared and visible rays. It has also been proven to boost
the skin's ability to repair and prevent damage from accruing over time.
Fernblock is full of antioxidants, which can help to neutralise
skin-damaging free radicals that can develop both during and after exposure
to the sun. It can also shield cells by preventing elastin, collagen and
hyaluronic acid from degrading, helping the skin to maintain its structure,
minimise the appearance of pigmentation, and prevent the development of fine
lines and wrinkles.
Explore the Heliocare Range
Heliocare is a leading sun protection brand, with a range of products suited
to different skin types. Here is a selection of the most popular Heliocare
products that are formulated with Fernblock technology.
Heliocare 360 Oil Free Gel SPF 50
Well-suited to oily and combination skin types, this lightweight and
non-comedogenic gel SPF offers excellent sun protection whilst also helping
to control sebum for a matte, shine-free complexion.
Heliocare 360 Invisible Spray
This clear mist formulation delivers excellent sun protection for the body.
It can even be applied directly to wet skin, as it absorbs into the skin
quickly to offer on-the-go UV protection. With an invisible finish and both
sand and water resistant properties, this easy to apply sunscreen is perfect
to keep in your bag when you're out and about enjoying outdoor activities.
Heliocare Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF50
This ultra-light formulation provides precise and effective protection from
infrared, visible, UVA and UVB rays while offering an invisible finish that
looks and feels like your natural skin. The non-comedogenic formulation is
ideal for a range of skin types, including blemish-prone complexions, and
the addition of vitamins C and E are designed to boost its photoprotective
properties.