Have you noticed new or additional dark spots on your skin? Hyperpigmentation is a skin condition in which the skin overproduces melanin, its natural pigment, resulting in dark patches. It is usually harmless, but can be stressful and provide a knock to your self-confidence or feelings about your appearance. One of the main causes of pigmentation is sun exposure, so while the dark spots may themselves be harmless, they are the result of exposing your skin to the damaging effects of solar radiation.

There are many skincare ingredients out there that are recommend to help reduce the appearance of pigmentation, such as niacinamide, vitamin C, ellagic acid, kojic acid and glycolic acid, however as the age old saying goes - prevention is always better than the cure.

The number one way to prevent pigmentation is to practise good sun safety habits – one of these being to finish your daily skincare regime by applying a high-quality sunscreen that at least protects against UVA and UVB light (broad-spectrum), every single day (yes even in the autumn and winter!). This is where Heliocare 360° daily sunscreens, and in particular the Pigment Solution Fluid, comes in.

Not only does the Heliocare 360° Pigment Solution Fluid provide the very best protection against the sun and daylight, but it also goes beyond sunscreen filters to not only prevent pigmentation, but to reduce it too – read on to find out more.

What are Heliocare 360° daily sunscreens?

Developed by skin experts with the understanding that not one daily sunscreen fits all, Heliocare 360° offers a wide range of daily sunscreens which offer targeted solutions for all skin types. With unique formulations designed to help prevent and reduce the symptoms of key skin concerns, such as fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, and redness, as well as products that combine the benefits of full-spectrum daylight protection and foundation coverage, there’s a Heliocare 360° for everyone that you’ll love to use every day.

All Heliocare 360° daily sunscreens provide full-spectrum defence, against UVB (minimum SPF50), UVA (PA++++), visible light and infrared-A, and contain intelligent ingredients to help boost skin health, including DNA repair enzymes and the supercharged antioxidant Fernblock®, which helps neutralise free radicals and increase the skin’s resistance to the sun.

Why should we wear sunscreen every day?

Sun protection is an everyday thing – because where there’s light, there’s potential to damage our skin, even in the autumn and winter months.

UVB rays are weaker in the winter, but they are still present and can lead to burning, redness and erythema, DNA damage, and in worst case scenarios, skin cancer. But they’re not the only rays that can cause sun damage.

UVA, visible light, and infrared-A are present all year round. UVA exposure is the cause of 85% of premature skin aging and can also exacerbate the pigmentation caused by visible light. Meanwhile, infrared-A penetrates deep into the skin, damaging its underlying structure contributing towards photoaging, including the development of sunspots as well as wrinkles and loss of firmness.

Studies have demonstrated that daily use of a high-level, broad-spectrum sun protection product, for a year or more, reduces and prevents signs of photoaging.^1,2,3

Tackle summer sunspots this winter

The main wavelengths involved in the development of sun-induced pigmentation are UVA and visible light, however UVB and infrared-A can also contribute to the development of pigmentation, which means it can happen at any time of year.

If you spent too much time in the sun and have developed dark spots, they will become more visible in autumn and winter as that summer tan starts to fade. Using a product in autumn and winter that helps to fade pigmentation can improve the appearance of your skin, on its own or alongside more intense cosmetic interventions like microdermabrasion and peels.

Introducing the Heliocare 360° Pigment Solution Fluid

The Heliocare 360° Pigment Solution Fluid provides the same full-spectrum protection against UVB, UVA, visible light and infrared-A that you’ll find in the rest of the range, in a light and silky formula suitable for sensitive skin.

It tackles pigmentation with a dual-action depigmenting system and contains a subtle tint that helps to blur patches of pigmentation and even out the complexion.

Heliocare 360° Pigment Solution Fluid: Unique Formulation

The innovative depigmenting system in the Pigment Solution Fluid has two key ingredients: niacinamide and ellagic acid. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B that addresses discoloration by inhibiting the transfer of melanin. Ellagic acid is an anti-oxidant that reduces melanin synthesis in the skin to lighten dark spots.

Additional anti-pollution technology creates a barrier that protects skin from environmental pollutants at its surface, while repair enzymes heal skin DNA, and vitamins C and E provide an extra dose of antioxidants helping to further boost skin health and prevent premature skin ageing.

Clinically proven results: Beyond sunscreen

In a survey of users of the Pigment Solution Fluid, 100% of volunteers could see visible improvement in pigmentation, were satisfied with the product, and said their skin’s toleration was excellent.⁴

Before and after using Heliocare 360° Pigment Solution Fluid for 90 days

Fernblock® technology, the potent antioxidant in all Heliocare 360° sunscreens, has also been extensively researched in over 80 clinical studies, and is proven to:

• Protect skin against damage caused by daylight^{5, 6, 7}
• Protect and repair skin cell DNA⁸
• Prevent light-induced pigmentation⁹
• Protect the skin’s immune system⁹
• Prevent collagen breakdown⁶

Nothing protects skin like Heliocare 360°

The Heliocare 360° Pigment Solution Fluid is more than just a sunscreen; it’s your daily defence against free-radical damage caused by daylight, and a key player in maintaining and improving your skin’s health, as well as working to reduce dark spots and pigmentation and prevent premature skin ageing.

With its full-spectrum protection against UVA, UVB, Visible Light and Infrared-A, powerful antioxidant activity, and advanced depigmenting system, it’s the perfect daily sunscreen for those who have developed pigmentation as a result of exposure to solar radiation.

Shop Heliocare 360° Pigment Solution Fluid today - the perfect sun protection for skin with light-induced pigmention.