A pill to Protect From the Sun: Heliocare

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Have you heard about the relatively new product in sun protection? It’s an oral supplement called Heliocare.

This product has passed clinical trials and has been demonstrated to protect from the sun however users are cautioned about its use to the point where they ignore the use of sunscreen or protective clothing.

Heliocare is an apparently safe dietary supplement which contains a natural ingredient called Polypodium Leucotomas (PLE). This curious ingedient has been demonstrated to have a positive effect that fights the unwanted damage done to the skin by harmful UV rays and sun radiation.

This product is a novel idea in some countries when it comes to protection from the sun’s rays. It claims to help lessen sunburn and fight sun damage to skin promoting healthier skin.

It is recommended for the photo-protection of sensitive skin types including roasacea and cuperosis.

To better understand how the natural protecting ingredient PLE functions, you need to understand how ultra-violet radiation in sunlight affects the human skin.

When it comes to ultra-violet light, UVB is generally related to causing sunburn while UVA, which penetrates deeply into the epidermis has been shown to play a significant role in terms of premature aging and skin cancer.

Other studies published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology have demonstrated that this fern, whose decreases the cancer causing and ageing effects of UV radiation on the skin surface. This has included DNA damage, suppression of the immune system, inflammation, and the breakdown of collagen.

Other ingredients (apart from the fern extract) are beta-carotene and green tea. The product comes in a capsule and also as a powder in compact form which can be applied directly to the skin.

Heliocare is a once a day pill that helps reduce the appearance of my wrinkles and also protects against the sun.

This product is available as an over-the-counter (OTC) product but is not a substitute for proper sun protection which should also include proper clothing (including sun hat) and sunscreen.

There are some warnings associated with Heliocare. Not only is it NOT a magic pill to be taken against sunburn, but it is not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers or children.

According to the manufacturer and based on many years of use, the Heliocare in capsule form has no known harmful side effects. As expected, if users do experience any side-effects, the manufactuer does recommend that that advise is sought from a qualified health practitioner or doctor as soon as possible.

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