20/07/2026
Behind every HELIOCARE 360° sunscreen is decades of research into advanced photoprotection. Now, that science has evolved with the introduction of ASPA-FERNBLOCK®.
In this carousel, we’re exploring the next generation of HELIOCARE technology, from the legacy of FERNBLOCK® to the innovative OptiD Effect and what it means for clinics and patients.
Swipe through to discover how ASPA-FERNBLOCK® combines two powerful plant-based technologies to help protect the skin against sun damage while supporting the optimisation of Vitamin D function in the skin. 👉🏼👉🏼
For over 20 years, FERNBLOCK® has been the foundation of HELIOCARE’s approach to advanced photoprotection.
Derived from Polypodium leucotomos, this patented botanical extract has been extensively researched for its antioxidant activity and its ability to help support the skin beyond traditional UV filters by:
✔️ Neutralising free radicals generated by UVA, UVB, visible light and infrared-A
✔️ Helping defend against collagen breakdown and pigmentation
✔️ Supporting the skin’s natural defence mechanisms
✔️ Helping protect against DNA damage
This evidence-led approach has made HELIOCARE a trusted choice among dermatologists and medical aesthetic professionals worldwide.
FERNBLOCK® has been extensively studied for its ability to help protect the skin beyond traditional UV filters.
Its powerful antioxidant activity helps neutralise free radicals generated by UVA, UVB, visible light and infrared-A, while supporting the skin’s natural defence mechanisms.
Research has shown FERNBLOCK® can help defend against collagen breakdown, pigmentation and DNA damage, making it a key component of HELIOCARE’s advanced, full-spectrum approach to photoprotection.
Innovation has always been at the heart of Cantabria Labs.
Rather than stopping with FERNBLOCK®, researchers continued to explore how photoprotection could be advanced even further through complementary plant-based antioxidant technologies.
The result was ASPA, a patented extract from Aspalathus linearis (rooibos), a South African plant rich in flavonoids, selected for its complementary antioxidant properties.
Combined with FERNBLOCK®, ASPA forms ASPA-FERNBL