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Heliocare 360 Oral Capsules 30
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Is Heliocare 360 Oral Capsules right for you?
- Patients undergoing pigmentation treatment — Internal photoprotection reinforces your topical SPF to reduce the UV triggers that drive melasma and hyperpigmentation recurrence.
- Post-procedure patients — After Dermapen, skin peels or laser treatments, skin is especially vulnerable to UV damage. Oral capsules add a second line of defence during the healing window.
- High sun-exposure lifestyles — Patients who spend extended time outdoors — sport, farming, outdoor work — get meaningful additional protection that topical SPF alone cannot sustain.
- Patients with a family history of skin cancer — Provides daily systemic antioxidant and photoprotective support as part of a comprehensive prevention strategy.
- Those who want to maximise their SPF investment — Clinical studies show Fernblock® oral supplementation significantly enhances the efficacy of topical sunscreen applied at the same time.
How Heliocare 360 Oral Capsules work — the science
Fernblock®, the concentrated oral form of Polypodium leucotomos extract, is absorbed systemically and distributed to the skin via the bloodstream — providing cellular UV protection from the inside that no topical SPF can replicate. Each capsule delivers 240mg of standardised Fernblock® alongside a targeted antioxidant complex including Vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and lycopene, which collectively neutralise the free radical cascade triggered by UV, infrared and blue light exposure. This dual-action approach — topical filter on the surface, biological protection at the cellular level — is clinically proven to reduce UV-induced immunosuppression, DNA strand breaks and lipid peroxidation more effectively than topical SPF alone.
What you will notice — and when
Immediately: No visible or tactile sensation — the capsules work silently at the cellular level.
Week 2–4: Patients managing pigmentation or post-treatment skin often report less reactivity to incidental sun exposure — less redness, less breakthrough darkening.
Month 2+: Consistent oral photoprotection reduces cumulative UV damage. Patients on combined oral + topical SPF show measurably better maintenance of aesthetic treatment results over time.
How to use Heliocare 360 Oral Capsules
- Take one capsule daily with a meal, 30 minutes before sun exposure where possible.
- Continue topical SPF — oral capsules enhance but do not replace topical sunscreen.
- During periods of intense sun exposure (beach holidays, outdoor events), a second capsule can be taken at midday.
- Use continuously for best results — the cumulative photoprotective and antioxidant benefits increase with consistent daily use.
Key ingredients & what they do
| Ingredient | What it does for you |
|---|---|
| Fernblock® (Polypodium leucotomos, 240mg) | Systemic UV defence distributed via bloodstream — reduces DNA photodamage, UV-induced immunosuppression and melanin overproduction at a cellular level. |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | Potent antioxidant that neutralises UV-generated free radicals and supports collagen synthesis — works synergistically with Fernblock® to prevent photoageing. |
| Vitamin E (tocopherol) | Fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes from lipid peroxidation caused by UV and infrared radiation. |
| Beta-carotene & Lycopene | Carotenoid antioxidants that accumulate in skin tissue and provide additional free radical scavenging where UV damage occurs. |
| Zinc | Supports the immune-modulating and antioxidant enzyme systems that protect skin from UV-induced oxidative stress. |
Dr. Bangalee's clinical perspective
| Dr. Bangalee Recommends | "The Heliocare Oral capsules are the only internal sun protection supplement I recommend to my patients. The evidence behind Fernblock® is genuinely compelling — it is not a wellness trend, it is a clinically validated photoprotective agent. For my pigmentation patients especially, adding oral protection has made a measurable difference to how long their treatment results last. I take them myself." — Dr. Rajeev Bangalee, MBBch |
What our patients say
| "I had been struggling with melasma returning every summer despite wearing SPF. Since adding the oral capsules, I have had my first summer without a flare-up in years." — Melissa, 43 | "Dr. Bangalee recommended these after my Dermapen course and my skin was noticeably less reactive to sun exposure during recovery. Genuinely surprised at the difference." — Zanele, 37 | "I play golf four times a week and these give me peace of mind that I am protected even when I forget to reapply. I will not travel without them." — Gary, 52 |
Frequently asked questions
| Do these replace my topical SPF? | No — oral capsules are designed to enhance and extend the protection of topical sunscreen, not replace it. Dr. Bangalee always prescribes them alongside a topical Heliocare SPF, never as a standalone. |
| How long before I need to take them before sun exposure? | For best results, take one capsule 30–60 minutes before going outdoors. However, with daily use the cumulative Fernblock® levels in your skin remain elevated throughout the day. |
| Are they safe to take long-term? | Yes — Fernblock® has an extensive safety record with over 20 years of clinical use. The formula is free from harmful levels of any ingredient and is well-tolerated for continuous daily use. |
| Can I take two capsules on high-exposure days? | Yes — on beach days, outdoor events or during a holiday in a high-UV destination, a second capsule at midday is recommended and safe. |
| What is Fernblock®? | Polypodium leucotomos extract — a fern plant antioxidant that absorbs UV radiation at the cellular level, reducing DNA damage and photoageing. Clinically proven to enhance the effectiveness of topical SPF. |

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