One of the most important things you can do for your skincare routine is find a sunscreen product that suits your skin type and concerns.
When it comes to medically approved sunscreens, the Heliocare range of sunscreen has been a dermatologist-recommended favourite, over the years. With Heliocare, you can find a wide range of sunscreen products with scientifically proven efficacy.
Heliocare offers a full range of both sunscreen products and food supplements.
According to the brand, the ideal photoprotection includes both a topical sunscreen, which you should apply before and during sun exposure, and a food supplement, which you should take before, during, and after sun exposure in order to help your skin cope with sun damage. Importantly, one type of product doesn’t replace the other.
In this article, we’ve chosen to concentrate on the topical options only, below you’ll find some of our chosen few.
Heliocare 360 Fluid Cream SPF50+
Best for normal to dry skin
This is a classic, uncomplicated sunscreen suitable for all skin types, including dry and sensitive skin. With a smooth and creamy fluid texture, which is easy to apply and quick to absorb, this sunscreen offers very high protection. Not only does it feature an exclusive combination of physical and chemical filters, it also contains Fernblock®+, which provides an intense antioxidant activity.
Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-Free Dry Touch SPF50
Best for oily skin
One of Heliocare‘s most popular sunscreens, Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-Free Dry Touch SPF50 offers very high sun protection in an oil-free formula with a “dry touch” gel texture. Non-comedogenic and quick to absorb, this sunscreen is particularly suitable for normal to oily skin types. It is also ideal for those living in hot, humid climates.
In addition to offering broad protection against UVB, UVA, infrared, and visible light, it also offers a mattifying and sebo-regulating action.
Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF50
Ideal for sensitive and atopic skin
Looking for a mineral sunscreen with a pleasant texture? Then Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF50 is a great option. It protects against UVB, UVA, infrared, and visible light due to its unique combination of physical filters. It also contains Fernblock®+, for intense antioxidant activity, and sun damage repairing actives.
The fluid formula is adapted to all skin types, but it is especially indicated for sensitive or sensitized skin, atopic skin, and children over 6 months.
Heliocare Ultra 90 Gel SPF50+
Extremely high protection for sun-vulnerable skin
This is one of Heliocare‘s most popular products, which offers very high daily protection against UVB and UVA rays. At the same time, it offers antioxidant and repairing properties due to the presence of Fernblock®.
With a light formula free from comedogenic oils, this gel is specifically designed for combination to oily and/or acne-prone skin. It is also a great fit for skin that is particularly vulnerable to the sun (for example, in cases of melasma, vitiligo, recent scarring, etc).
Heliocare 360º Oil-Free Compact Sunscreen SPF50+
Speficially formulated for actinic keratoses (AK)
This is a highly specific product. Indicated for the prevention and adjuvant treatment of actinic keratoses (AK) and other forms of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), the Heliocare 360 MD AK Fluid has a fluid texture that forms a protective film on the surface of the skin.
Because it dries invisible, even on darker skin, this is the perfect daily sunscreen for anyone undergoing medical treatment, as you won’t even notice you’re wearing it.
Heliocare 360º Oil-Free Compact Sunscreen SPF50+
The sunscreen that doubles as makeup
This tinted sunscreen is the ideal product for those looking for daily protection against UVB, UVA, visible light, and infrared. It is also recommended as makeup for anyone looking to even out their skin tone and correct dark spots and other small imperfections.
It couldn’t be easier to use: simply apply the product evenly with the help of the sponge, and make sure to renew the application throughout the day. Because the formula is oil-free, it suits even oily skin.
If you need any further advice on the best option for your skin, get in touch with us at IHA. Get in touch with Noreen or Catia on WhatsApp 074 447 4275 / call 021 434 2564 or email us at [email protected]
