Excessive sun exposure is the primary cause of most ageing signs we would all love to eliminate – fine lines, wrinkles, sunspots, and an uneven skin tone. While we religiously apply topical sunblock to shield ourselves from the sun’s rays, the surprising truth is that sunblock alone doesn’t provide sufficient protection against all signs of aging resulting from sun exposure.

This is where the concept of an oral beauty supplement, specifically designed to offer sun protection, like Heliocare Luminance, comes into play. Formulated with Asians in mind, it was developed by international suncare expert Heliocare, in collaboration with Neoasia, a Singapore-based distributor of medical aesthetics and dermatological technologies in Asia, and the sole authorised distributor of Heliocare.

At the core of Heliocare Luminance is Fernblock® – Heliocare’s exclusive standardized extract of Polypodium Leucotomos – containing powerful protective and restorative properties that act on all four types of radiation (UVB, UVA, Visible, and Infrared rays) to prevent harmful effects such as DNA damage, hyperpigmentation, and premature skin ageing.

The ingredients encapsulated within Heliocare Luminance that work in synergy to benefit your skin include:

**Fernblock®**: The star ingredient derived from a patented Fernblock® technology, which has been extensively researched at the prestigious Harvard Medical School for more than 12 years for its ability to repair and protect against DNA damage.

**Glutathione**: A potent antioxidant that not only inhibits the formation of dark spots but also lightens existing ones, leading to a visibly more even skin tone.

**Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3)**: Also known as niacinamide, this component strengthens your skin’s protective barrier and enhances moisture retention.

**Rosemary Extract**: A plant-based antioxidant that effectively neutralizes free radicals, safeguarding your skin against environmental ageing.

The ingredients within Heliocare Luminance capsules form a harmonious blend designed to enhance your skin’s radiance and health. The core ingredients include Fernblock® to protect against DNA damage and neutralize free radicals, Glutathione to inhibit dark spot formation, Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) to strengthen your skin’s protective barrier, and Rosemary Extract to counteract environmental aging.

With just one capsule in the morning and another at night, Heliocare Luminance promises the prevention of dark spots, reduced pigmentation, a brighter skin tone, skin radiance, diminished appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improved skin barrier function to retain more moisture within the skin, protection against environmental aggressors and free radicals, and protection and repair of DNA damage that is closely associated with premature skin aging.

According to the press release, in a clinical study involving 38 Asian women with spots, uneven skin tone, and skin ageing concerns, 100% of subjects who took Heliocare Luminance experienced a brighter skin tone after 12 weeks. Some of these subjects saw skin brightness improve by up to 4.3 times as well as a 3.4 times greater reduction in the intensity of spots. In the same clinical study, the subjects also saw an overall improvement in pigmentation and skin tone, in addition to improvement in skin firmness, resulting in a more youthful and lifted appearance. An increase in skin elasticity was also observed, with the complexion appearing smoother and more supple. There is also a reduction in wrinkles and fine lines, with the additional benefit of reduced trans-epidermal water loss.

Of course, it’s essential to remember that healthy-looking skin involves more than just sunblock and oral supplements. Additional protective measures include wearing clothing that shields you from the sun, donning sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats, seeking shade during peak sun hours, and ensuring you stay well-hydrated. These holistic strategies complement the use of Heliocare Luminance and maintain the health and youthfulness of your skin.

Heliocare Luminance is priced at $162 (inclusive of GST) for a box of 60 capsules, at selected clinics island wide.