Back-to-Back Years InStyle “Best Beauty Buy” Award Winner

Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula® Named “Best Supplement” by Industry Experts for the Second Time

Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula® is a 2x winner in the “Best Supplement” category in the 25th annual InStyle Best of Beauty Awards. InStyle is a leading women’s, national print magazine that hosts a coveted award series annually to define the top products in over 130 categories. The Best Beauty Buys Awards are selected by a diverse board of industry experts. “This award series helps women and men make informed purchasing decisions so they can feel confident that their money is being put toward a product that’s supported by beauty and health experts. Winners of the InStyle Best of Beauty, are considered the best on the market,” says New York City Dermatologist, Dr. Rachel Nazarian, MD.

VISIBLE LIGHT > FREE RADICALS > SKIN DAMAGE

Adding PLE to Traditional Forms of Protective Skin Care Can Help

Everyone knows that visible light (VL) is the light we can see 1. What some people may not know, though, is that excessive amounts of exposure to visible light can contribute to the production of free radicals which may have negative effects on the skin. Some common forms of visible light include sunlight and light from cell phones, tablets and digital screens 2 – things that most people are exposed to daily.

Now, a new study published by the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology stipulates that when Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE) is used as an antioxidant, it may be helpful as a secondary line of defense to protect against the effects of VL when used with traditional methods of sun protection 3. Heliocare® Daily Use Antioxidant Formula is a dietary supplement that contains Fernblock® PLE Technology, an exclusive antioxidant extract naturally derived from the extract of Polypodium leucotomos (PLE). Heliocare is clinically proven and dermatologist recommended. The PLE in Heliocare helps to resist free radicals, including those that may arise due to the exposure of Visible Light, and daily use helps to promote younger-looking skin*.

When it comes to skin protection, New York City Dermatologist, Dr. Rachel Nazarian, MD explains how important it is to double down, making sure all skin-bases are covered. “Free radicals attack our bodies every day from a myriad of sources. If we are mindful of how to protect ourselves from the harsh effects of different kinds of radiation, like visible light, then we can at least rest assured that we are taking action. Hyperpigmentation and loss of collagen are two examples of how free radicals can damage the skin. Along with 87% of US dermatologists 4, I recommend Heliocare to all my patients as a simple way to feel they’re taking action to protect their skin.”*

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

1 Iltefat Hamzavi, Henry Ford Health System. (2016, September). The Effects of Visible Light on the Skin After Administration of Oral Polypodium Leucotomos Retrieved from: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02904798
2 Shiraz, Iran. (2018, December). Can Light Emitted from Smartphone Screens and Taking Selfies Cause Premature Aging and Wrinkles. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6280109/
3 J Drugs Dermatol. (2019). Oral Polypodium Leucotomos Extract and Its Impact on Visible Light-Induced Pigmentation in Human Subjects. Retrieved from: https://jddonline.com/articles/dermatology/S1545961619P1198X/1
4 923 United States Dermatologists were surveyed, 55% of who take Heliocare each day. Survey conducted between Nov. 2019 and Feb 2020

MAY MARKS SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

THE #1 SKINCARE TIP FROM A DERMATOLOGIST?

GET A BODY CHECK ONCE A YEAR!!!

One would assume a dermatologist would be able to spot skin cancer on herself, but this was not the case for well-known San Antonio, Texas dermatologist, Vivian Bucay, MD, when she was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. The cancer was tucked away, out of sight, inside her belly button. “I had no idea,” she said, “until I saw some flakes of skin in my navel, and I had a skin biopsy to see what might be causing this kind of shedding.” Surprised by the diagnosis of melanoma, she wasted no time and immediately sought treatment and is now cancer-free, but loaded with advice.

“It is sobering to realize how insidious skin cancer, and particularly, melanoma, can be,” she said. “It makes the idea of routine body checks with a dermatologist such an imperative for everyone. For people with all kinds of freckles and moles, these checks should be performed more often.”

Was the sun responsible for Dr. Bucay’s melanoma? “No one can say for sure, I certainly did my share of sunbathing in my teens before we realized how dangerous this is,” she explains. “But I was really lucky to have had great medical care and believe more strongly than ever in getting anything and everything that looks, even vaguely suspicious, checked out.”

As the month of May brings skin cancer into focus, Dr. Bucay has a routine to share for protecting one’s skin from the sun and it includes a number of products. “Sun protection is far more encompassing than simply applying a sunscreen,” she says. Here is what is in her arsenal:

  • An SPF 50 physical/mineral sunscreen – every day, rain or shine, and applied before putting on your swimsuit to protect against UVA and UVB rays
  • Oral CoQ10 and N-acetyl cysteine (NAC)
  • A daily dose of Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE), a dietary supplement derived from a tropical fern. She recommends Heliocare® because it is backed by 30 years of study.
  • Getting Vitamin D levels tested, because this vitamin plays an important role in regulation of the immune mechanism in the body
  • Use of topical antioxidants such as Vitamins C, E, green tea polyphenols, and red tea flavonoids

“Your skin contains a type of white blood cell called a Langerhans cell that is very sensitive to UVA and UVB radiation, whether from the sun or a tanning bed; they can be depleted in 15 minutes worth of sun exposure,” Dr. Bucay explains. Langerhans cells, found in the epidermis, are an essential part of the immune system. They work by capturing antigens (agents that can trigger a reaction, such as infections, allergic reactions, and cancer) that get into the skin and present them to immune system cells that create a mechanism to fight them off¹. “So you really need to protect your skin on many levels,” she stresses. “This is why adding products such as Heliocare (Polypodium leucotomos extract)is so important. PLE is skin specific, and not only helps to decrease sensitivity to UVA and UVB rays, it also works as an antioxidant.*”

Don’t wait until the summer arrives to institute a regimen of protective skincare, advises this expert, who can speak from personal experience. “The climate has changed,” she emphasizes, “and we have to adapt our routines as well to live long and healthy lives.”

Heliocare® retails for $29.99 and can be purchased at Walgreens and Rite Aid locations nationwide. For more information, please visit www.heliocare.com.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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¹http://dermatology.about.com/od/glossaryl/g/langerhans.htm

About HELIOCARE®:

The powerful antioxidant formula in each capsule of HELIOCARE® is derived from the extract of Polypodium leucotomos (PLE), a fern native to Central and South America that has been used for centuries as a remedy for skin related conditions. This fern, which was once an aquatic plant, adapted to life on land and created its own protection from exposure to harsh UV rays. By utilizing the extract of this organically grown plant, HELIOCARE® delivers antioxidants that helps the skin protect itself from the first day of use*.

About Dr. Vivian Bucay:

Board certified dermatologist, Vivian Bucay, in private practice in San Antonio, TX, is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Texas Health Science Center. She maintains membership in numerous medical societies, and serves as a faculty member for a number of continuing medical education initiatives throughout the United States. A leader in her field, Dr. Bucay is also a well-known Physician Member of the Liquid Face Lift Association and is part of the editorial board of Modern Aesthetics.