Essential Product!
I lived in South Florida most of my life.. Lucky me! My dermatologist recommended Heliocare when it first came in the market and I've used it religiously for probably 30 yrs. I use the plain Heliocare without added ingredients. Since I was an avid participant of boating and all manners of water sports, my fair skin was constantly exposed to the harsh sun. While Heliocare is not a replacement for topical sunscreen, I can honesty say it made a NOTICIBLE difference as an addition to a good SPF. With Heliocare, no pink ! It works!, It's relatively inexpensive! YAY Heliocare!
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Love the extra protection.
As someone who struggles with melasma and sun spots I love having this extra protection along side of sunscreen. My husband found out he is at higher risk for melanomas and he will be adding this to his routine as well.
Bgood44
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Good Supplement
I have only been using it for 6 months but it appears to help prevent some skin damage.
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Worth buying
Recommended by our dermatologist our whole family uses this daily
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No results seen.
No changes/results noticed after 6-12 bottles. Cancelled auto-renew now, may reconsider in Spring. Seems to be for outdoor in the sun protection? Only bought due to a dermatologist suggestion.
santa1
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Good for Melasma
I use this daily and have noticed an improvement in my melasma. Would definitely recommend.
LovelySkin Customer
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Good (I think)
I have melasma, so I use this as an extra layer of protection for my skin, along with my topical SPF. I like. the Heliocare Ultra, it's just too expensive, so I decided to give this one a try. I hope it's helping protect my skin. My one complaint is that is has cornstarch in it. I wish it's ingredient list was more "clean".
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Heliocare for polymorphic light eruption
My dermatologist recommended Heliocare as I have a sun “allergy” called polymorphic light eruption (PMLE). Sunlight triggers and tensely itchy rash on my neck if I have not been out in the sun in awhile. It gets better with more exposure — so doesn’t usually affect my face though can. I am hopeful this will help. I am withholding a star until I’ve had some more time to see how well it works.
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A must-have for the outdoors!
I work in the sun outdoors, and heliocare is a must-have for me alongside spf. I've noticed a big difference in my skin and now get fewer freckles and sun spots. I will be a lifelong heliocare fan!
Holly47537
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Recommended by My Dermatologist
I take Heliocare daily at the recommendation of my dermatologist. When she suggested it, I questioned her, not really convinced that a pill could make a difference for sun protection. But she was unwavering, and I have been going to her for almost 20 years and know her to be highly ethical and well informed of current developments. Good enough for me!
Jillz
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HELIOCARE
This oral supplement is great for photodamage from the sun. It helps protect from the inside out - you still need a sunscreen however! I am have fair skin and live in the desert and this has made a difference with the brown age spots! Wouldn't be without it!!
JoeyP
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Good product
My dermatologist recommended this product to me because I am outside so much of the day. It is easy to take as it is one small capsule daily.
MRibley
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HELIOCARE Antioxidant Supplements
I had malasma on my left and right cheek area for years. I noticed that my skin is extremely sensitive to heat even if I am very careful with sun protection inside and outside the house. I know my spots will be darkened if my skin feels warm. I purchased the supplement based on dermatologist recommendation. It’s still early to tell but I feel that my skin has not flared up with the heat sensation when I am outside under the hot sun.
LovelySkin Customer
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Brilliant!
I love the idea of this- sunscreen from the inside out! I still use a topical sunscreen, but I like the idea of the added protection, especially on days when I spend a lot of time outdoors. Also, from what I have read, the active ingredient Polypodium leucotomos has additionally healthcare benefits as well!
CLM
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So far, so good
I’ve only been using this for one month/1 bottle, but it seems promising enough for me to repurchase a few more bottles. My skin is super sensitive to sun and reacts with rashes when even in the sun for a few minutes. I haven’t had any rashes while taking it, but one caveat is I am careful to stay out of the sun and apply sunscreen. However I usually get rashes regardless, and I feel this has been protecting me because I haven’t experienced them so far this month.
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Has published studies supporting it's benefits
This doesn't replace topical SPF products but can augment those. I've been using this supplement for years now. I use it daily in the spring/summer/fall and will double up the dose if going to be out in the sun for several hours, like when I'm paddle boarding. My skin looks young for my age.
Aimer
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Life-saver for my burn-prone skin
Got this on the recommendation of Dr. Schlessinger. Was heading to Southwest Texas to do some hiking and knew I needed an extra layer of protection. I’m happy to report, in combination with my sunscreen, I didn’t burn after a full day out in the desert!
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I think it is helping my melasma
I live in a hot, sunny climate and struggle with melasma. My melasma is getting better since taking one Heliocare pill a day. I have also been wearing and reapplying mass amounts of sunscreen along with a lot of sun avoidance. I also have a strict skincare regimen with tyrosinase inhibitors and a retinoid. One other positive that probably isn't something most would think about is that it hasn't caused acne in my very breakout prone skin. So many supplements I introduce (B12, Biotin, B Complex, multivitamins, iodine, kelp, etc.) seem to cause breakouts. I have stayed clear while taking these. I also take niacinamide daily with this. So basically I will keep taking this, but I don't think it is the sole reason my melasma is not getting worse. It is an important part of my full regimen and I'd suggest you give it a try if you are on the fence and see how it does for you.
Andreaj421
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Noticeable Difference
I do not use this product every day, but I do use it on days when I anticipate a high level of UV exposure (i.e., days spent at the beach). I am fair and prone to burning, and I have noticed that this product seems to protect me from the sun better than sunscreen alone. Note: Always also use sunscreen, per instructions by manufacturer! Usually I get tan lines even with repeated sunscreen applications (every 30-45 minutes), but this product seems to help me avoid that, even when I'm in the water constantly (except when I get out to reapply). FYI, I do usually follow the suggestion on the bottle and take one in the morning and one later on in the day prior to swimming.
LovelySkin Customer
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hard to know
Its really tough to review this product, because I am so careful with using sunscreen, I would never know if this was helping. I do think it has good ingredients, though, and would probably buy again, if I was going to be out in the sun more than usual. (like on vacation )
jdhd
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