Heliocare Advanced Spray SPF 50

Heliocare Advanced Spray SPF 50 is a high-protection sunscreen designed to shield your skin from the damaging effects of UVA, UVB, and infrared rays. This lightweight, water-resistant spray absorbs quickly into the skin, providing comprehensive sun protection without leaving a greasy residue. The easy-to-apply multi-position spray format ensures even coverage, making it ideal for full-body application. Formulated with the powerful antioxidant Fernblock®, alongside green tea extracts and Glycosylase, this sunscreen not only protects but also repairs sun-induced damage, promoting healthy and radiant skin.

Heliocare Advanced Spray SPF 50 is formulated with a blend of protective and nourishing ingredients:

• Aqua: Provides hydration and acts as a base for the formula.

• Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: Absorbs UVB radiation, preventing sunburn.

• C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate: Acts as an emollient, leaving the skin soft and smooth.

• Octocrylene: Stabilizes the sunscreen and provides UVB protection.

• Caprylyl Methicone: Offers a silky texture and spreads easily on the skin.

• Hexylene Glycol: Moisturizes and conditions the skin.

• Alcohol Denat.: Helps the formula dry quickly without a greasy residue.

• Polysilicone-15: Provides UVB protection and improves the spreadability of the sunscreen.

• Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane: Absorbs UVA radiation, protecting the skin from aging and damage.

FAQs

Q1. What UV filters does Heliocare Advanced Spray SPF 50 use, and how do they provide broad-spectrum coverage together?
A1. Heliocare Advanced Spray uses four chemical UV filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (UVB), Octocrylene (UVB stabiliser), Polysilicone-15 (UVB/short UVA), and Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane — known as Avobenzone — which is one of the most effective UVA filters available, covering UVA wavelengths up to 400 nm. Together they provide true broad-spectrum protection without any mineral particles, resulting in a completely transparent formula with no white residue.

Q2. What role does Octocrylene play alongside Avobenzone in this formula?
A2. Avobenzone is highly effective for UVA coverage but is inherently photounstable — it degrades under UV exposure and loses efficacy within hours. Octocrylene acts as a photostabiliser for Avobenzone, protecting it from this degradation and maintaining the UVA protection of the Heliocare Advanced Spray throughout the wear period. Without Octocrylene, Avobenzone-based sunscreens would require more frequent reapplication to sustain UVA coverage.

Q3. Is Heliocare Advanced Spray SPF 50 water-resistant?
A3. Yes, the formula is water-resistant. However, no sunscreen maintains full SPF after extended water immersion — reapplication every 2 hours during outdoor activity, and immediately after swimming, heavy sweating, or towel-drying, is essential to maintain the full SPF 50 protection level.

Q4. Does the alcohol in Heliocare Advanced Spray dry out the skin during daily use?
A4. Alcohol Denat. in this spray serves as the quick-dry carrier that gives the formula its fast-absorbing, non-greasy finish. The concentration used in cosmetic sunscreen sprays is generally well tolerated by most skin types. Those with very dry or sensitive skin who are concerned about alcohol may prefer the Heliocare Advanced Gel, which is alcohol-free and contains glycerin for added hydration during application.

Q5. How does Heliocare Advanced Spray differ from the Heliocare Advanced Gel SPF 50, and when should I use each?
A5. The Heliocare Advanced Gel is a hybrid formula containing both mineral filters (Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide) and a chemical filter, in a gel texture suited to oily or combination facial skin. The Heliocare Advanced Spray uses purely chemical UV filters in a spray format, making it faster to reapply over sunscreen or makeup, ideal for body use, and convenient for outdoor activities requiring frequent reapplication over large surface areas. Both contain Fernblock® for antioxidant cellular protection.

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. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.