# Heliocare skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/heliocare

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada.

Heliocare is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Cantabria Labs.

Skincare enthusiasts love Heliocare for its protective sunscreens and advanced formulas. Its products suit sensitive, oily, and blemish-prone skin best, thanks to specialized textures that absorb quickly. For acne-prone skin, the 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+ stands out as a reliable daily choice. These thoughtful formulations deliver targeted defense without burdening the complexion.

This page covers some of the most popular Heliocare products; for the whole Heliocare range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg4a7898d45e).

### Heliocare sunscreens

#### Sunscreens

- [360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/heliocare/360-gel-oil-free-spf-50/for/dark-spots) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Heliocare worth it?

Heliocare routines rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+ High for oily, acne-prone, combination, sensitive, and mature skin, though it is less suitable for dry skin.

### What are Heliocare's best products?

The top product by Heliocare on this page is the 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+, which Lovi rates High for oily, combination, acne-prone, and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the Heliocare-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Which Heliocare sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

The Heliocare sunscreen for sensitive skin is 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+, which Lovi rates High for sensitive skin. The Heliocare products on this page include fragrance.

### Does Heliocare cause breakouts?

Heliocare is unlikely to cause breakouts because the 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+ is formulated for skin that breaks out easily. Lovi rates this sunscreen High for acne-prone skin.

### Is Heliocare fragrance-free?

No, the Heliocare products on this page include fragrance in their formulas.

### What are the key ingredients in Heliocare products?

Heliocare products contain key ingredients such as Polypodium leucotomos leaf [extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/extract), which helps protect against sun damage and skin photosensitization.

[Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1997](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9361129/) [Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1996](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8897589/)

### How do I build a Heliocare skincare routine?

To build a Heliocare routine, you can use the 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+ sunscreen, which Lovi rates Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi also rates the Heliocare-focused routine Superior overall for these skin types.

### What are good alternatives to Heliocare?

Good alternatives to Heliocare with pages on Lovi include ISDIN, Sesderma, Theramid, Mesoestetic, Endocare, and ISDIN Isdinceutics.

### Heliocare vs ISDIN: which is better?

Heliocare and ISDIN both offer a Superior fit for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Heliocare-focused routine as Superior for dry skin, matching ISDIN.

### Who owns Heliocare, and where is it from?

Heliocare is a Spanish brand founded in 2001, owned by Cantabria Labs.

### Is Heliocare cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Heliocare as cruelty-free.

## Research behind Heliocare's key ingredients

- [A topical antioxidant solution containing vitamins C and E stabilized by ferulic acid provides protection for human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18603326/) Ferulic acid · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008
- [Protective effects of a topical antioxidant mixture containing vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin against ultraviolet-induced photodamage in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146606/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
- [Topical or oral administration with an extract of Polypodium leucotomos prevents acute sunburn and psoralen-induced phototoxic reactions as well as depletion of Langerhans cells in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9361129/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1997
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Inhibition of ultraviolet-induced formation of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation, erythema and skin photosensitization by polypodium leucotomos](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8897589/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1996
- [Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023
- [Fractional microneedle radiofrequency with the application of vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum for neck skin rejuvenation: a prospective, double-blinded, split-neck, placebo-controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40464749/) Ferulic acid · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
- [Antioxidant and membrane-protective effects of the 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid-cannabigerol system on UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39778604/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025
- [Study of the soothing effects of troxerutin in alleviating skin sensitivity](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38720512/) Troxerutin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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