Why is it important to protect our skin from the sun?

Sun is beneficial for both physical and mental health. Excessive exposure without adequate protection can however cause skin alterations such as burns, dark spots, premature aging and even cancer.The effects of sun exposure are cumulative and irreversible, and thus the importance of correct sun protection.

Heliocare provides high, broad spectrum photoprotection through a combination of advanced UVB/UVA filters and Fernblock®, an exclusive standardised extract of Polypodium leucotomos with photoprotective properties. It was developed by Cantabria Labs, a global healthcare company leader in the research and development of innovative technologies and dermatological products, in collaboration with Harvard Medical School and leading international sun-protection experts.

Fernblock® provides additional photoprotection activity, complementing filters to:
- Enhance protection against solar radiation by reducing risk of sunburn.
- Provide anti-oxidant activity to help prevent skin damage caused by free radicals generated during sun exposure.

What is Fernblock?

Fernblock® is an exclusive standardised extract obtained from the tropical fern Polypodium leucotomos that emerged from an aquatic environment and evolved to adapt to life on earth by developing natural protective mechanisms against solar radiation.
The extract is obtained from selected plants, grown under controlled conditions.
Standardised laboratory processes are used under Good Manufacturing Practices Standards to ensure complete efficacy and safety.

Heliocare offers a complete range of photoprotection products to meet different skin needs and types.