The Science

Intelligent ingredients

Fernblock®

Every Heliocare product contains Fernblock®, a powerful natural ingredient that is unique to the Heliocare® range.

Fernblock® comes from the fern Polypodium Leucotomos. Over time, this plant has developed a protective mechanism from the sun. Fernblock® harnesses this natural plant power to benefit the skin in so many ways, including defending skin cells from damage caused by the sun and protecting our skin cell DNA.

It’s the result of years of research and is backed by significant clinical data.

Daylight protection

Many of us reach for sunscreen when it’s sunny, but did you know that UVA, visible light and infrared-A can damage your skin all year round? All these rays are emitted by the sun and are powerful enough to penetrate cloud and glass - so even on the cloudiest days, our skin is still at risk.

Visible light and infrared-A protection

Visible light and infrared-A have also been shown to cause damage to the skin and lead to premature skin ageing. Heliocare 360° contains a Biosheild system that protects skin against visible light - like our own melanin, but much more powerful - and combats damage specifically caused by infrared-A.

UV protection

Heliocare 360° products contain a combination of mineral and non-mineral filters to absorb and scatter the sun’s rays. This combination allows high levels of protection in a range of beautiful formulations.

The Heliocare 360° Mineral Tolerance Fluid is the only exception to this, as it contains only mineral filters. Its advanced formulation means that it feels light and silky and leaves no white residue on the skin, a common issue with many mineral-only products.

DNA repair enzymes

DNA damage is a core component of sun damage, rendering the affected cells ineffective and, in the worst cases, causing mutations. Every Heliocare 360° product contains powerful DNA repair enzymes that not only help to repair damage, but prevent additional damage from happening.