Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++

Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50 PA++++ is an ultra-lightweight mineral sunscreen designed for sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin. Formulated with nano-sized Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, it provides transparent broad-spectrum protection without a white cast. Enriched with Fernblock® technology, DNA repair enzymes, and antioxidant powerhouses like Ferulic Acid and Caffeic Acid, it defends against UVA, UVB, visible light, and infrared-A while repairing photo-damage. Its fluid texture blends seamlessly, delivering a matte, water-resistant finish ideal as a makeup base

Aqua, Dimethicone, Isododecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Titanium Dioxide (nano), Zinc Oxide (nano), Butylacryl Salicylate, Alumina, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, Ferulic Acid, Caffeic Acid, Physalis Angulata Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Melanin, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Phenylpropanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenyl Triacetate, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Arginine, Ethyl Linoleate, Oleyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Oxothiazolidine

FAQs

Q1. Why does Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid contain melanin — isn't that the skin's own pigment?
A1. Yes, and that is precisely why it is included. Melanin is the primary pigment that gives human skin its natural UV protection, and it also absorbs visible light — the component of sunlight that standard UV filters do not block. In Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid, encapsulated melanin acts as a visible light filter that mimics the skin's own defence mechanism, providing protection against the hyperpigmentation and photoageing triggered by visible light — a concern particularly relevant for melanin-rich Indian skin tones that are more reactive to visible light-induced pigmentation than lighter skin.

Q2. What makes nano-mineral filters in this fluid different from regular mineral sunscreen particles?
A2. Standard mineral particles (Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide) provide UV protection but leave a visible white residue on the skin due to their particle size. Nano-sized mineral particles (typically below 100 nm) are small enough to scatter light in a way that produces no visible opacity while still absorbing and scattering UV radiation effectively. In Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid, the nano particles are further coated (with alumina and triethoxycaprylylsilane) to prevent photocatalytic activity and skin penetration — making them both safe and cosmetically transparent.

Q3. Why is Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid specifically described as suitable for sensitive skin?
A3. Many sensitive-skin conditions (rosacea, eczema, post-procedure skin) involve compromised barriers that react to chemical UV filters. Mineral UV filters are generally inert on the skin surface and less likely to cause the sensitisation or irritation that chemical filters can trigger. Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid's formula avoids chemical absorbers entirely, using only nano Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide alongside soothing actives — Arginine for barrier support, Panthenyl Triacetate for calming, and Fernblock® for antioxidant protection — making it a considered formulation for reactive skin.

Q4. Does Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50 leave a white cast on Indian skin tones?
A4. No. The nano-particle mineral filters used in Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid are specifically selected to be transparent on the skin. The fluid also has a lightweight texture, supported by a silicone and emollient base, that blends evenly without leaving ashy residue. This addresses one of the most common barriers to mineral sunscreen adoption among Indian users, who typically experience significant white cast from conventional mineral products.

Q5. How does Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid compare to the Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-Free — which should I choose?
A5. The Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-Free uses chemical and mineral UV filters with a mattifying, oil-control formula — best for oily and acne-prone skin that wants a dry, matte finish. The Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid uses only mineral nano-filters with a fluid texture and added melanin for visible light protection — best for sensitive, reactive, post-procedure, or rosacea-prone skin that cannot tolerate chemical UV filters. Both provide PA++++ UVA protection and Fernblock® antioxidant coverage.

Country of Origin: Spain
Mfg/Marketer details: Industrial Famaceutica, S.A.Ctra, Cantabria, Cazona-Adarzo, S/N 39011, Santander, Spain
Importer details: Skinnovation Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 17, Gulmohar Cross Road No. 12, Juhu Scheme, Mumbai - 400049, India
Shelf Life: 36 months from manufacturing date
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Safety Information: For external use only. Apply liberally before sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours when outdoors. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.