heliocare

Heliocare is a Spanish suncare brand developed by Cantabria Labs and founded in 2001, built around the idea that sun protection should do more than simply block UV. The brand is known for combining everyday topical sunscreens with oral supplements, all powered by its patented Fernblock technology. Whether you're after daily protection for the face or extra care for sensitive skin, the range is designed to keep skin protected from the sun and help guard against premature ageing.

The 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF50 is a standout for oily or acne-prone skin, giving broad-spectrum protection with a matte finish, while the 360° Water Gel SPF50+ is another go-to, with a lightweight, hydrating texture that absorbs quickly without any greasy residue. For tackling uneven tone, the 360° Pigment Solution Fluid SPF50+ pairs sun protection with Niacinamide and Ellagic Acid to help prevent and reduce dark spots, with a subtle tint that evens out skin tone. If you'd like colour and protection in one step, the Colour Gelcream SPF50 is a hydrating tinted sunscreen with a natural finish that can double up as a daily liquid foundation for normal or dry skin.

Yes, Heliocare has a few options designed with sensitive skin in mind. The 360° Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF50+ uses gentle, mineral-based filters in a lightweight fluid that absorbs quickly, making it a good option if your skin tends to react to chemical filters. If redness is your main concern, the 360° A-R Emulsion Sunscreen SPF50+ is a fluid, subtly tinted formula with an Anti-Redness System that helps minimise the look of redness while protecting skin from the sun. For something ultra-light, the 360° Sensation Ultralight Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF50+ melts quickly into the skin with a matte, non-greasy finish, and suits all skin types including sensitive skin.

Fernblock is Heliocare's patented extract of Polypodium leucotomos, a tropical fern native to Central America that developed its own natural defence against the sun. The technology was developed by Cantabria Labs alongside a research team that included Harvard Medical School dermatologists, and it's backed by more than 80 clinical publications. It works as an antioxidant to help protect skin and support its natural repair process, and it forms the base of every Heliocare product.

The 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF50 is the one to reach for if your skin is oily or prone to breakouts. It has a lightweight, oil-free gel texture that dries to a matte finish, so it sits comfortably under makeup without leaving skin feeling shiny or heavy. If you'd like a little coverage too, the 360° Colour Gel Oil-Free SPF50+ offers the same oil-free, mattifying formula with a tint that helps even out skin tone and cover imperfections, making it a handy two-in-one for combination or oily skin.

Both are oral supplements that work from within, using Fernblock, Heliocare's patented fern extract, to help protect skin from sun-induced damage. The 360° Capsules are the simpler everyday option, delivering Fernblock in an easy daily capsule. If you'd like extra support, the Ultra-D Capsules add Vitamin D alongside Vitamins C and E, lutein and lycopene, which is especially handy when you're using high-factor sunscreen or spending time outdoors. Either way, they're designed to complement your topical sunscreen rather than replace it, so keep applying SPF as usual.