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Helioare

About this product

Oral supplement containing polypodium lucumis (fern extract) and niacin designed to provide internal sun protection and reduce UV-related skin damage.

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus across the board endorse Helioare as a science-backed internal sunscreen supplement, citing published clinical research on its anti-inflammatory and UV-protective effects. The brand's controlled cultivation and extraction methods are trusted over generic alternatives. Long-term users report consistent, side-effect-free results; dermatologists specifically recommend it for conditions like melasma. The main caveat is price, though reviewers consider it justified by the evidence and quality control.
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"Helioare or any supplement with polypodium lucumis is a great antioxidant and it helps protect your skin from sun and UV damage. I take this every single morning. I've been taking it now for probably close to a decade. It's really wonderful. It really helps protect your skin. There's no harsh side effects to it. It's pretty affordable. The serving size of this is two. This version contains niacin as well as the fern block, which is what Helioare's trademark polypodium lucumis is. I just trust it because I've been using it for so long. No issues or anything. The capsules are not large pills. You can easily take that. No issues."
All 2 takes from No BS Beauty
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"Helioare or any supplement with polypodium lucumis is a great antioxidant and it helps protect your skin from sun and UV damage. I take this every single morning. I've been taking it now for probably close to a decade. It's really wonderful. It really helps protect your skin. There's no harsh side effects to it. It's pretty affordable. The serving size of this is two. This version contains niacin as well as the fern block, which is what Helioare's trademark polypodium lucumis is. I just trust it because I've been using it for so long. No issues or anything. The capsules are not large pills. You can easily take that. No issues."
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"I do take this year round. I take two capsules every morning. I've been taking this year round since I found out about it, probably 10 years ago or so. It uses polypodium lucatus, which is a fern and there's published research proving that this helps your skin and helps protect your skin from UV damage. There are generic versions of polypodium lucatus you can buy. It is a little bit more expensive, but I do trust this brand in particular. If I had to pick one skin supplement, this is it."
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"Helioare is a supplement that was used in all of these studies. The Helioare makers grow the leaf under very controlled conditions and produce an aqueous extract from the leaf. It's well established to contain these different anti-inflammatory compounds. And that's what subsequently has been shown in both preclinical studies and then in clinical studies to exert these different biologic effects that we are seeking to get to the point where it does help actually offset some of the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation and perhaps infrared and visible light as well when we are out in the sun. When we're talking about a plant extract, there can be tremendous heterogeneity in terms of where the plant is grown, the time of the year that the extract is harvested, how it's harvested. There can be so much variability from manufacturer to manufacturer. The Helioare supplement manufacturers are the ones who have been in all the studies. So that is actually the most evidence-based supplement. Helioare is a leaf extract, and some brands out there don't even use the leaf itself."
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"Polyodium Lucamus, also known as Helioare or Fern Block, is a fern extract that acts like an internal sunscreen. It reduces UV and visible light induced inflammation, which is a big deal for melasma. I recommend this to so many of my patients, especially during the sunnier summer months."
All 2 takes from Dr. Mamina
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"Polyodium Lucamus, also known as Helioare or Fern Block, is a fern extract that acts like an internal sunscreen. It reduces UV and visible light induced inflammation, which is a big deal for melasma. I recommend this to so many of my patients, especially during the sunnier summer months."
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"Helioare contains an ingredient called Polypodium Lucatomus extract. This is actually a type of fern plant that's been clinically shown to reduce sunburn cells, increase UV resistance, and support DNA protection."
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