Brilliant video ! I’ve taken it for years in the summer and noticed such a difference to my skin . I do use the heliocare spf 90. Another ingredient that’s had lots of research for skin protection is Lycopene . Many studies on its benefits for the skin and protection to UV . Big study was taking two dessert spoons of a good tomato paste (high in lycopene ) and a drizzle of olive oil daily . The lycopene protected the skin that was subjected to a dose of UV .
It took me so long to become convinced that the heliocare supplement was a good thing, but now I'm sold! Going to have to do some reading on lycopene today, although it sounds like a good ingredient for skin as well. I wish more of the beauty supplement companies focused on actual beneficial ingredients instead of the normal biotin and collagen boredom....
Interesting product, as a 61 year old Southern California beach lover who unfortunately never got into sunscreen until a few years ago, I totally respect your opinions and guidance. You really have made a difference in my skin ! Many thanks
I was VERY skeptical (I mean really, really, really skeptical of this). I first heard about it about 5-6 years ago and it took until 2018 to finally read more and test it. It took another 2 years before I would actually recommend this to anyone. Now I'm finally sold that this can be a good addition to sunscreen and am now recommending it to people. I was pretty nervous that people would rely on this instead of sunscreen, so I'm hoping that is not what will happen. But on days you are going to be outside in the sun (and even on a daily basis) this is a great product- even better if you check into one of the generic and much more affordable versions.
This was a great topic. My dermatologist gave me a 3 month supply of the heliocare. I take the pill and wear sunscreen and my skin is looking great. I’m a fair skinned strawberry blonde and live at a high altitude. Thanks for all of your reviews. 😊
Thank you for this. Summer in Texas is no joke and I’m currently taking vitamin c, vitamin d, and niacinamide pills. So I’ll look into the generic brands for the fern leaves. And of course using sun sunscreen lol.
This is a really great addition- it sounds like you already have some powerhouse supplements and I think the generic will be a great (and safe) addition. I was very skeptical of this when I first heard of it about five years ago, but the research never lies- it looks like this is a great addition to sunscreen!
Super interesting and great info. I’m going to tell my Dad about this. It’s convenient that it comes in both oral and topical form. Thanks, beeeautiful🍃🌸
I was so reluctant to test these and really thought it was just "another" supplement- there are so many. I'm now sold on this one, but it took me about five years to finally trust them. I'm so stubborn. I'm also just turning over a new leaf when it comes to Tranexamic acid- that only took me about two years, lol! I'll be talking more about that this weekend!
@@NOBSBeauty I have so much respect for how thoroughly you test what you talk about. All of the time and effort you put in. You’re definitely in a league of your own! But yes, I had little to no idea about this ingredient until you talked about it. All of your hard work is immensely appreciated! Thanks, girlie🍃🌸
@@NOBSBeauty sounds really interesting I think I'm gonna try it. Did u see they even have tanning pills now what's up with that ..lol half the world is trying to stay young and out of the sun now and just using self tanner to get color
Does taking this everyday helps improve skin overall health (i.e. glowing skin) or other benefits (whiter skin or such)? Do you recommend taking this as a daily supplement?
I do recommend taking this daily- I take it every morning rain or shine. I do believe it helps with overall skin health as well as helping with hyperpigmentation. Here is a link to all the studies done on this extract- it really is impressive and the only supplement I use: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=polypodium+leucotomos&filter=simsearch2.ffrft
Hi, considering your review it seems interesting, thank you!!!! A question, do you have a prefered sun screen stick? I am looking for one mineral would be my choice, to reaply when out of home. What do you think? Thank you
Sunscreen Sticks can be a great way to reapply sunscreen- I've got a few that I enjoy. My favorite is the Abib Quick Sunscreen Stick but it is a chemical sunscreen. So for Mineral Sunscreen Sticks my favorites would be the Supergoop Sunscreen Stick- supergoop.com/products/100-mineral-sunscreen-stick the SunBum Mineral Sunscreen Stick www.sunbum.com/products/mineral-spf-50-sunscreen-face-stick-0-45-oz or the Coola used to carry one, but it looks like they don't carry it any longer- they now have a chemical sunscreen stick, but I cannot find the mineral one, I'll have to see if I can find it anywhere else.
Hi Sarah it's worth noting that people should discuss any supplement with their healthcare provider, as many interact with prescription medications. Your local pharmacist can also help with this. I take a multivitamin to offset any deficiencies in my diet, as I don't always make the healthiest choices. I do eat a fairly balanced diet, but I like the occasional treat tbh. I have rosacea and eczema, plus severely dry skin - so I take some EFA's (after discussing with my Doctor). I have fairly severe osteoarthritis and take a joint supplement (again discussed with my Doctor). The other faddy stuff I ignore. I might have a look at this ingredient for the Summer though. Best wishes.
Ooh, very good point- you know, I'm going to add that to the top of my description for the video- VERY good point- so many supplements can affect other prescriptions or even medical tests (biotin for example can give false negatives for many tests, including covid) so thank you for reminding me of this!
@@NOBSBeauty No problem Sarah - using all the knowledge gained over the many years nursing for something lol. I'm disabled, so I am no longer a practicing nurse. Brain is not affected though, just spine ,hips and legs. x
Do you use the advanced or regular Heliocare? I can’t find genetics. Had any side effects of itching? I stay out of sun pretty religiously but this will make me worry less on top of SPF. Thx!
I am currently using the advanced heliocare, it contains vitamin b3. I see they also came out with an Ultra version with pomegranate and vitamin c. I think if you take a good multivitamin you are probably okay with the regular heliocare. No itching or any other side effects from it. I wish they had a sample pack so people could try it for a week before buying it. I'll have to see if they have a such thing.
@@NOBSBeauty I just noticed that lovely skin has it on sale for 25% off for Fourth of July ending tonight! Do you take them both in the morning or one in the a.m. and one at night? I didn’t find any directions in the online listings. Would you say that if someone is primarily indoors and out of the sunlight, they can still benefit from it? Dr. Dray reviewed it. The advanced version has Niacin (nicotinamide). I’m not sure if that particular ingredient is what is causing people some issues, but I read numerous reviews of people with rashes (The main thing I’m worried about because I developed the same from mineral sunscreens and my skin can get itchy), stomach issues (a side effect of nicotinamide which is only in the advance), and one person claimed the niacin was 2500% (?!) higher than recommended (which I did not find to be true), but said they developed sky high blood pressure and two brain bleeds that landed them in the hospital. (again, I think this is due to the niacin so, not a potential concern unless you take the advanced.) Guessimg I should just stick with the non-advanced one with just the one ingredient that Heliocare is known for. There’s a generic on Amazon for half the price. I think the generic is $20 for two months versus the brand is almost $40 for two months although it’s currently 25% off for the Fourth of July still on lovely skin!
@@NOBSBeauty sample pack would be amazing it as I have gotten rashes from products before so it’s a concern. Your skin is so beautiful, Sarah; I remember my grandma telling me when I was younger up until my mid 30s (when she passed)how beautiful my skin was, and it used to get to the point where it was annoying. Now I would give anything to go back and appreciate the skin I had. Aging is definitely not for the squeamish.
I haven't tried any of the generic versions but I would look for one that contains at least 240-580 MG of polypodium leucotomos - if you find one with that I would think it should be as effective as the heliocare.
I would check out either Tropics Faded Cream or this one is a bit more affordable: www.jjlabsskinsolutions.com/product-page/kojic-acid-skin-brightening-anti-aging-serum
Here's how I use it. On days where it is sunny out I'll take one right before I leave the house. If I'm outside all day I'll take another one four hours in. I usually don't take more than two a day. On cloudy or rainy days I don't take it at all. In the studies I've seen there isn't any info on side effects, etc. Although if you are concerned talking to your doctor is always a good thing and making sure they have it in your medical history.
I take vitamin D, lypo-spheric vitamin c, fish oil and resveratrol. This seems like an interesting addition. Would it still be beneficial to only take during spring and summer? Or does it need to build up in system? Thanks!
From what I've read it sounds like it is most beneficial when you take it shortly before (about 30 minutes) sun exposure. Certainly nothing wrong with taking it year round, but the benefits are mostly when you are exposed to uv light. I personally take it in days when it's sunny outside. I don't take it every day but I do take it most days in the summer and really sunny days in the winter. Sounds like you have some good supplements going right now and this might be a good addition to those.
I'm sorry, I didn't include a direct link to the product in the video, the product is here: www.walgreens.com/store/c/heliocare-daily-use-antioxidant-formula-capsules/ID=prod6167670-product
@@NOBSBeauty oh, I thought the sephora and Amazon links are for the pills. I'm outside of the US so I can't use wallgreen's link, but I just found it on another site. Thanks!
what i know sunscreen pills when taken, it protects you by preventing the cells (melanocites) in your body from creating new dark spots, hyperpigmentation, freckles, but you still need to apply sunscreen always.. it is safe to take (to my knowledge)
Sarah...do you know Cyrille Laurent..?.also a RUclips influencer??? He just came up with some interesting information about a particular ingredient in sunscreens... which I hope doesn't add to the controversy regarding the use of filters and ingredients in sunscreens?...please check it out if you have any spare time?...😶
allies of skin is doing this thing where u subscribe to a product and save 30% each time- can cancel anytime. thats interesting to me considering theyre expensive.
@@NOBSBeauty right??? Its a nice discount for sure, but I find it kinda odd, havent seen that done before! Only thing I’d like to try is the cleanser. Im not into the fancy skin care, my routine is so simple and its working well!
Hi Sarah! Great content:) Might you have an email I can contact you at? I could not see an email on your webpage--have questions re: your amazon products-thank you!
Brilliant video ! I’ve taken it for years in the summer and noticed such a difference to my skin . I do use the heliocare spf 90. Another ingredient that’s had lots of research for skin protection is Lycopene . Many studies on its benefits for the skin and protection to UV . Big study was taking two dessert spoons of a good tomato paste (high in lycopene ) and a drizzle of olive oil daily . The lycopene protected the skin that was subjected to a dose of UV .
It took me so long to become convinced that the heliocare supplement was a good thing, but now I'm sold! Going to have to do some reading on lycopene today, although it sounds like a good ingredient for skin as well. I wish more of the beauty supplement companies focused on actual beneficial ingredients instead of the normal biotin and collagen boredom....
Interesting product, as a 61 year old Southern California beach lover who unfortunately never got into sunscreen until a few years ago, I totally respect your opinions and guidance. You really have made a difference in my skin ! Many thanks
I was VERY skeptical (I mean really, really, really skeptical of this). I first heard about it about 5-6 years ago and it took until 2018 to finally read more and test it. It took another 2 years before I would actually recommend this to anyone. Now I'm finally sold that this can be a good addition to sunscreen and am now recommending it to people. I was pretty nervous that people would rely on this instead of sunscreen, so I'm hoping that is not what will happen. But on days you are going to be outside in the sun (and even on a daily basis) this is a great product- even better if you check into one of the generic and much more affordable versions.
This was a great topic. My dermatologist gave me a 3 month supply of the heliocare. I take the pill and wear sunscreen and my skin is looking great. I’m a fair skinned strawberry blonde and live at a high altitude. Thanks for all of your reviews. 😊
Hi! Could you tell us more of your experience with it? How quickly did you see the results?
Thank you for including studies; I've been looking for exactly how much of a difference these make.
I love studies, always looking for new ones on ingredients and how they work/don't work.
Thank you for this. Summer in Texas is no joke and I’m currently taking vitamin c, vitamin d, and niacinamide pills. So I’ll look into the generic brands for the fern leaves. And of course using sun sunscreen lol.
This is a really great addition- it sounds like you already have some powerhouse supplements and I think the generic will be a great (and safe) addition. I was very skeptical of this when I first heard of it about five years ago, but the research never lies- it looks like this is a great addition to sunscreen!
are there generic brands? i think cantaria has patent on the polypodium leucotomos
Super interesting and great info. I’m going to tell my Dad about this. It’s convenient that it comes in both oral and topical form.
Thanks, beeeautiful🍃🌸
I was so reluctant to test these and really thought it was just "another" supplement- there are so many. I'm now sold on this one, but it took me about five years to finally trust them. I'm so stubborn. I'm also just turning over a new leaf when it comes to Tranexamic acid- that only took me about two years, lol! I'll be talking more about that this weekend!
@@NOBSBeauty I have so much respect for how thoroughly you test what you talk about. All of the time and effort you put in. You’re definitely in a league of your own! But yes, I had little to no idea about this ingredient until you talked about it. All of your hard work is immensely appreciated!
Thanks, girlie🍃🌸
How long does it take for them to work? I notice the protection is also formulated with Fernblock PLE
I use heliocare and love it! Great product!
It really is amazing, the only skin supplement I use.
Do you think this actually helps to prevent aging skin ? How about for vitiligo
It’s an anti-oxidant, not a sunscreen or substitute for sunscreen. It helps fight skin issues and cancers and diseases.
As well as depletes mucus in the body.
Does it actually work tho?
This is so weird kinda cool that a pill can protect you from the sun you said something about this in a comment so I wanted to hear more about it.
It really is an amazing product- definitely worth considering, and literally one of the only skin supplements I believe in and use daily.
@@NOBSBeauty sounds really interesting I think I'm gonna try it. Did u see they even have tanning pills now what's up with that ..lol half the world is trying to stay young and out of the sun now and just using self tanner to get color
Been waiting for this...does anyone have a recommendation for the generic version?
Summer ready
I use these pills lat year but i have to stop using them because they give me a headaches.. But my skin was looking soft and bright..
You don't have to take it , boil the leaves put it in a spray bottle. Drink the tea in the morning 30 minutes before you eat.
Does taking this everyday helps improve skin overall health (i.e. glowing skin) or other benefits (whiter skin or such)? Do you recommend taking this as a daily supplement?
I do recommend taking this daily- I take it every morning rain or shine. I do believe it helps with overall skin health as well as helping with hyperpigmentation. Here is a link to all the studies done on this extract- it really is impressive and the only supplement I use: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=polypodium+leucotomos&filter=simsearch2.ffrft
Hi what do you think about a supplement called Shade Factor? It has niacinamide, and Polypodium leucotomos extract.
I haven't tried it but I know others who have and had good luck with it. Polypodium leucotomas is the miracle ingredient!
@@NOBSBeauty ok got it. Thanks so much for responding!
Hi, considering your review it seems interesting, thank you!!!! A question, do you have a prefered sun screen stick? I am looking for one mineral would be my choice, to reaply when out of home. What do you think? Thank you
Sunscreen Sticks can be a great way to reapply sunscreen- I've got a few that I enjoy. My favorite is the Abib Quick Sunscreen Stick but it is a chemical sunscreen. So for Mineral Sunscreen Sticks my favorites would be the Supergoop Sunscreen Stick- supergoop.com/products/100-mineral-sunscreen-stick
the SunBum Mineral Sunscreen Stick
www.sunbum.com/products/mineral-spf-50-sunscreen-face-stick-0-45-oz
or the Coola used to carry one, but it looks like they don't carry it any longer- they now have a chemical sunscreen stick, but I cannot find the mineral one, I'll have to see if I can find it anywhere else.
@@NOBSBeauty thank you so much. Love to you :)
@@NOBSBeauty what you think of the coppertone pure & simple?
Hi Sarah it's worth noting that people should discuss any supplement with their healthcare provider, as many interact with prescription medications. Your local pharmacist can also help with this. I take a multivitamin to offset any deficiencies in my diet, as I don't always make the healthiest choices. I do eat a fairly balanced diet, but I like the occasional treat tbh. I have rosacea and eczema, plus severely dry skin - so I take some EFA's (after discussing with my Doctor). I have fairly severe osteoarthritis and take a joint supplement (again discussed with my Doctor). The other faddy stuff I ignore. I might have a look at this ingredient for the Summer though. Best wishes.
Ooh, very good point- you know, I'm going to add that to the top of my description for the video- VERY good point- so many supplements can affect other prescriptions or even medical tests (biotin for example can give false negatives for many tests, including covid) so thank you for reminding me of this!
@@NOBSBeauty No problem Sarah - using all the knowledge gained over the many years nursing for something lol. I'm disabled, so I am no longer a practicing nurse. Brain is not affected though, just spine ,hips and legs. x
Summer ready is affordable but I got heliocare OTC at Walgreens
I just picked up another bottle from Walgreens yesterday, this ingredient is the real deal and never skipping it again!
Do you use the advanced or regular Heliocare? I can’t find genetics. Had any side effects of itching? I stay out of sun pretty religiously but this will make me worry less on top of SPF. Thx!
I am currently using the advanced heliocare, it contains vitamin b3. I see they also came out with an Ultra version with pomegranate and vitamin c. I think if you take a good multivitamin you are probably okay with the regular heliocare. No itching or any other side effects from it. I wish they had a sample pack so people could try it for a week before buying it. I'll have to see if they have a such thing.
@@NOBSBeauty I just noticed that lovely skin has it on sale for 25% off for Fourth of July ending tonight! Do you take them both in the morning or one in the a.m. and one at night? I didn’t find any directions in the online listings. Would you say that if someone is primarily indoors and out of the sunlight, they can still benefit from it? Dr. Dray reviewed it. The advanced version has Niacin (nicotinamide). I’m not sure if that particular ingredient is what is causing people some issues, but I read numerous reviews of people with rashes (The main thing I’m worried about because I developed the same from mineral sunscreens and my skin can get itchy), stomach issues (a side effect of nicotinamide which is only in the advance), and one person claimed the niacin was 2500% (?!) higher than recommended (which I did not find to be true), but said they developed sky high blood pressure and two brain bleeds that landed them in the hospital. (again, I think this is due to the niacin so, not a potential concern unless you take the advanced.) Guessimg I should just stick with the non-advanced one with just the one ingredient that Heliocare is known for. There’s a generic on Amazon for half the price. I think the generic is $20 for two months versus the brand is almost $40 for two months although it’s currently 25% off for the Fourth of July still on lovely skin!
@@NOBSBeauty sample pack would be amazing it as I have gotten rashes from products before so it’s a concern. Your skin is so beautiful, Sarah; I remember my grandma telling me when I was younger up until my mid 30s (when she passed)how beautiful my skin was, and it used to get to the point where it was annoying. Now I would give anything to go back and appreciate the skin I had. Aging is definitely not for the squeamish.
Do you have a recommendation for a generic version of this supplement?
I haven't tried any of the generic versions but I would look for one that contains at least 240-580 MG of polypodium leucotomos - if you find one with that I would think it should be as effective as the heliocare.
Thank you very much for this video! this supplements sounds very exciting. I am gonna have to order and try out 🥰
What are the side effects?
Hey honey. Looking for the best affordable brightening serum or lotion.
I would check out either Tropics Faded Cream or this one is a bit more affordable:
www.jjlabsskinsolutions.com/product-page/kojic-acid-skin-brightening-anti-aging-serum
@@NOBSBeauty thanks so much. Will look into both
How long should we use this? I mean can I use this everyday forever?
Here's how I use it. On days where it is sunny out I'll take one right before I leave the house. If I'm outside all day I'll take another one four hours in. I usually don't take more than two a day. On cloudy or rainy days I don't take it at all. In the studies I've seen there isn't any info on side effects, etc. Although if you are concerned talking to your doctor is always a good thing and making sure they have it in your medical history.
Thank you so much 😊 i will take it coz now I can’t sure what sunscreen is good enough 😅
It certainly is a good addition to sunscreen, definitely worth taking, especially if you live somewhere that is sunny a lot.
Great topic 👍
will it lighten your skin like bleach or fade cream?
I found it doesn't seem to fade or lighten skin, but it does seem to help protect skin from darkening from sun exposure.
Well thanks for nothing
@@shunjohn3567 don't be rude
@@maspesasmasperras5554 its a question dumb dumb
I take vitamin D, lypo-spheric vitamin c, fish oil and resveratrol. This seems like an interesting addition. Would it still be beneficial to only take during spring and summer? Or does it need to build up in system? Thanks!
From what I've read it sounds like it is most beneficial when you take it shortly before (about 30 minutes) sun exposure. Certainly nothing wrong with taking it year round, but the benefits are mostly when you are exposed to uv light. I personally take it in days when it's sunny outside. I don't take it every day but I do take it most days in the summer and really sunny days in the winter. Sounds like you have some good supplements going right now and this might be a good addition to those.
I tried 4 of the links and couldn't find the product
I'm sorry, I didn't include a direct link to the product in the video, the product is here:
www.walgreens.com/store/c/heliocare-daily-use-antioxidant-formula-capsules/ID=prod6167670-product
@@NOBSBeauty oh, I thought the sephora and Amazon links are for the pills. I'm outside of the US so I can't use wallgreen's link, but I just found it on another site. Thanks!
You take this just in the summer ? Or all years long ?
I personal take it all year long
I’m Indian
@@tonyasmith7269 have your skin changed
what i know sunscreen pills when taken, it protects you by preventing the cells (melanocites) in your body from creating new dark spots, hyperpigmentation, freckles, but you still need to apply sunscreen always.. it is safe to take (to my knowledge)
Sarah...do you know Cyrille Laurent..?.also a RUclips influencer??? He just came up with some interesting information about a particular ingredient in sunscreens... which I hope doesn't add to the controversy regarding the use of filters and ingredients in sunscreens?...please check it out if you have any spare time?...😶
allies of skin is doing this thing where u subscribe to a product and save 30% each time- can cancel anytime. thats interesting to me considering theyre expensive.
Oh wow, you're right with their prices that 30% would add up really fast! They do still have a few new things I've wanted to try!
@@NOBSBeauty right??? Its a nice discount for sure, but I find it kinda odd, havent seen that done before! Only thing I’d like to try is the cleanser. Im not into the fancy skin care, my routine is so simple and its working well!
Hi Sarah! Great content:) Might you have an email I can contact you at? I could not see an email on your webpage--have questions re: your amazon products-thank you!
Of course- sarah.no.bs.beauty at gmail.com
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