How to choose the right Heliocare 360° product for your skin
Show your skin some love with HELIOCARE 360° – the award-winning range offering very high-level, full-spectrum daily protection against UVA, UVB, visible light and infrared-A. With its unique antioxidant technologies Fernblock®+ and ASPA-Fernblock ®, HELIOCARE 360° is clinically proven to protect beyond typical sunscreen, defending the skin from within and repairing damage caused by daylight.
No matter your skin type or skin concern, there’s a HELIOCARE 360° formulation for you. Whether your skin is dry, sensitive, or prone to breakouts, you’ll find your perfect SPF match – and a sun protection product you’ll love using every day.
So how do you find your ideal HELIOCARE 360° formula? First, let’s identify your skin type and tone.
Understanding your skin type and concerns
Your skin type is mostly determined by genetics, but lifestyle and environmental factors play a part too. Habits like smoking, dehydration, skipping sunscreen, or an inconsistent skincare routine can take a toll on your skin. On the flip side, a balanced diet, daily sun protection and the right skincare can keep it healthy and resilient.
Skin also changes with age – it becomes drier, more fragile, and slower to repair. That’s why it’s so important to adapt your skincare to your skin's needs. If possible, speak to a skincare professional for personalised advice.
Skin tone: The Fitzpatrick Scale
The Fitzpatrick Classification Scale helps identify your skin tone and how it responds to sunlight. Developed in the 1970s by Harvard dermatologist Dr Thomas Fitzpatrick, it ranges from I to VI:
- Fitzpatrick I: Very fair skin that always burns, never tans. Often with red or light blonde hair and freckles.
- Fitzpatrick II: Fair skin with peachy undertones. Usually burns, tans minimally.
- Fitzpatrick III: Creamy or olive-toned skin. May burn mildly but tans gradually.
- Fitzpatrick IV: Olive to medium brown skin. Rarely burns, tans easily.
- Fitzpatrick V: Medium to dark brown skin. Very rarely burns, tans very easily.
- Fitzpatrick VI: Dark brown to black skin. Never burns, tans very easily.
Regardless of where you fall on the scale, sun protection is essential. Even the darkest skin tones can suffer sun damage below the surface, leading to premature ageing, DNA damage and skin cancer. Darker skin types are also more prone to hyperpigmentation.
Skin types and concerns
Alongside your skin tone, your skin will have other characteristics that define its type:
- Normal / Combination: Balanced skin, with an even texture and minimal sensitivity. May be slightly oilier in the T-zone and drier on the cheeks.
- Dry / Dehydrated:Rough texture, small pores and more noticeable fine lines. May feel tight, itchy or irritated, especially in cold weather.
- Oily: Large pores and excess oil production, often triggered by hormonal changes. More prone to congestion and breakouts.
- Spot-prone: Similar to oily skin, but more susceptible to inflammation and breakouts. Common in teens, but increasingly seen in adult women due to factors like stress, diet and mask-wearing.
- Sensitive: Easily irritated with redness, itching or burning. Often reacts to skincare products or environmental factors.
Protection that goes further
HELIOCARE 360° is designed to go beyond sunscreen, combining high-level protection with powerful, multi-layered skin defence for a wide range of skin concerns and needs. With the most comprehensive and diverse range of high-level, clinically backed sun protection, HELIOCARE 360° offers tailored solutions for virtually every skin concern.
Find your perfect match
Perfect for normal, dry, dehydrated or combination skin
This full-spectrum facial sunscreen delivers high-level protection with a smooth matte finish. Ultra-lightweight and oil-free, it absorbs effortlessly and works beautifully on all skin tones.
Perfect for oily, spot-prone or combination skin
This dry-touch ultra-light gel formula contains sebum-regulating and mattifying ingredients to help reduce breakouts. It’s oil-free, fast-absorbing, and leaves a soft matte finish.
Perfect for normal, dry, dehydrated or combination skin
An ultra-light water gel that delivers invisible protection with continuous-release hydration. Includes a barrier-boosting complex to protect skin against pollution.
HELIOCARE 360° Pigment Solution Fluid
Perfect for skin with sun-induced pigmentation (Fitzpatrick I–IV)
This light, silky fluid offers full spectrum protection while helping to prevent and reduce hyperpigmentation with a unique Depigmenting System containing Niacinamide and Ellagic Acid. It also contains subtle pigment to blur dark patches and a "second skin" barrier to lock in moisture.
Perfect for sensitive skin prone to redness (Fitzpatrick I–IV)
Formulated with a triple-action anti-redness complex including Physavie, Rosabora and Glutathione to soothe sensitive skin, reduce inflammation and restore the skin barrier, whilst still providing very high-level, full-spectrum protection.
HELIOCARE 360° SPORT Transparent Stick
Perfect for active lifestyles and on-the-go protection
A high-performance, mess-free SPF stick with a transparent formula and full-spectrum protection. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Great for reapplying during outdoor activities.
Fernblock®+ antioxidant technology
All HELIOCARE 360° products contain a unique combination of UV filters, ingredients and technologies like no other, protecting the skin from harmful UVA, UVB, visible light and infrared-A, as well as oxidative stress, premature skin ageing, hyperpigmentation and indirect DNA damage.
Fernblock®+ is the exclusive, dermatologically proven, powerful antioxidant that’s incorporated into every HELIOCARE 360° topical sunscreen and skin health supplement. It is clinically proven to help prevent and repair damage caused by daylight and environmental free radicals, including damage to the skin’s DNA and immune system, and premature skin ageing.
Fernblock®+ delivers unrivalled photoprotection, backed by decades of dermatological research. Supported by more than 50 scientific and clinical studies, nothing protects your skin like HELIOCARE 360° with Fernblock®+.
Introducing new ASPA-Fernblock®
Building on the proven benefits of Fernblock®, this revolutionary bioactive skin technology introduces the power of Aspalathus linearis extract. Native to South Africa, it is rich in flavonoids and well-documented for its potent antioxidant and skin-protective properties.
By combining Fernblock® with ASPA extracts, the new ASPA-Fernblock® technology enhances photoprotection, strengthening the skin’s defences further against sun-induced damage while neutralising harmful free radicals. ASPA-Fernblock®'s OptiD effect enhances the skin's natural vitamin D function, ensuring your skin gets only the very best from the sun.
Ready to find your perfect match?
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