Heliocare 360° prides itself on its diverse range of daily sunscreens that target a wide variety of skin types and concerns. Today we are highlighting the Heliocare 360° Oil-Free Gel Colors, the perfect sunscreen to wear every day, for those looking for a sunscreen that also provides foundation-style coverage with a smooth matte finish.

Finding the best sunscreen for your skin makes it easier to wear it every day, which we all should be doing, no matter the season. Because even if you’re not burning, unprotected sun exposure can cause damage that results in prematurely ageing skin.

Why Heliocare 360° is a fantastic everyday sunscreen

The Oil-Free Gel Colors, like the rest of the Heliocare 360° range, offers incredible, full-spectrum protection. It blocks all forms of light: UVB (SPF 50), UVA (PA++++), visible light and infrared-A. And it contains Fernblock, a powerful antioxidant that defends the skin against free radical damage caused by the sun. It can repair skin DNA, prevent collagen breakdown, protect your skin’s natural immunity, and even make your SPF work harder. Its effectiveness has been proven in over 80 clinical studies, and is exclusive to Heliocare. (Want to learn more about Fernblock?)

In addition to Fernblock, you’ll also find DNA repair enzymes, to improve the skin’s structure from within, and additional antioxidants in the form of vitamins C and E.

Why choose the Oil-Free Gel Colors?

In addition to all those hard-working ingredients, the Oil-Free Gel Color offers unique benefits for people with oily or spot-prone skin.

You might think that cooler weather will tame oily skin, but unfortunately this isn’t the case. Low humidity, wind, and overactive central heating can all dry out our skin, forcing our cells to overproduce oil to compensate. But without right product, we can make the problem worse, not better – clogging our pores, causing spots, and leaving us shiny.

Key ingredients in Heliocare 360° Oil-Free Gel Colors regulate sebum production to eliminate shine, while tackling the bacteria that leads to acne and spots. And it’s non-comedogenic (a must-have for oily skin), so it won’t clog your pores.

Arginine, a natural moisturiser, keeps skin happy and hydrated, and because the Oil-Free Gel Colors is also alcohol-free, it won’t dry out the skin and encourage more oil production.

The balance between controlling oil and moisturising also makes this a great product for people with normal or combination skin who prefer combining sun protection, hydration and foundation in a single product.

All this comes with a matte finish and subtle tint that smooths out the complexion with foundation-style coverage. It is available in two shades, Beige and Bronze. If those don’t deliver what you need, they can be blended together to provide a perfect colour match for a wide range of skin tones.

On top of that, it is paraben free, cruelty-free, and vegan friendly.

Why is wearing sunscreen important in autumn and winter?

Photoageing refers to changes in the skin caused by sun damage, and can result in loose, sagging skin, wrinkles, and dark spots. The solar radiation that causes this damage is present all year round, and can even penetrate cloud. Let’s break down the types of light and why we need to protect our skin, no matter the time of year.

UVA consists of long wavelengths that penetrate deep into the skin, resulting in the dehydration and collagen breakdown that causes a loss of elasticity and firmness, resulting in sagging, fine lines and wrinkles. It also stimulates free radicals that cause oxidative stress. In fact, UVA is responsible for 85% of photoageing – and it is present all year round.

Visible light refers to any light that can be detected by the human eye, including blue light from all our many devices. It can cause hyperpigmentation and, for those dealing with acne or spots, can make the dark spots left behind more prominent. Its effects are worsened when combined with UVA exposure.

Infrared-A makes up about 40% of the solar radiation we exposed to. Like UVA and visible light, it can cause damage leading to collagen breakdown and redness.

UVB rays cause sunburn and temporary skin thickening, as well as DNA damage that can lead to skin cancer and other diseases of the skin. It is less present in autumn and winter, but still quite powerful at higher elevations and near the equator. And if you plan to go skiing this year, be careful of UV rays reflected by the snow.

What if I don’t want to wear makeup?

Sometimes we don’t want to go through our usual makeup routine – but that doesn’t mean sunscreen is off the cards. To maintain your everyday sunscreen habit on those makeup-free days, make sure you have a backup sunscreen to hand. These options offer the same protection against solar radiation, free-radical fighting antioxidants, and skin-loving ingredients as the Oil-Free Gel Colors, but without the added tint.

Heliocare 360° Oil-Free Gel: An easy choice – the same oil-controlling properties and moisturisers without the colour.

Heliocare 360° Water Gel: Another great choice for autumn and winter, as it provides both immediate and long-lasting hydration. Its innovative ‘second skin’ holds moisture in while protecting the skin from environmental pollution. It is non-comedogenic and ideal for those with sensitive skin, too.

Keeping skin your skin healthy, fresh and bright, now and in the future, requires solid sun protection. With its health-boosting ingredients, moisturisers to hydrate in the dry winter air, and tinted matte coverage to blur imperfections, Heliocare 360° Oil-Free Gel Colors delivers the protection your skin needs and the polished look you want in one easy step.

Shop Heliocare 360° Oil-Free Gel Colors in Beige and Bronze today.