Heliocare 360° Pediatrics Mineral SPF 50+

Heliocare 360° Pediatrics Mineral SPF 50+ has been specially designed for babies and children with sensitive and/or atopic skin. It has very high photoimmunoprotection properties with its exclusive 100% mineral filters which offer broad-spectrum protection against UVA, UVB, Visible Light, and Infrared radiation (IR-A). The ultra-fluid mineral emulsion is easy to spread and absorbs rapidly. Suitable for face and body in babies older than 6 months and children.

Key ingredients include Fernblock®+ for powerful antioxidant and repair activities together with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. GenoProtect activates Glycosylase that repairs base excision DNA before any damage occurs. Sunsphere technology enhances the reflectivity of harmful UV rays. Very water and sand resistant with a film-forming system. Octocrylene-free. Fragrance-free. Alcohol-free. Hypoallergenic. Tested under dermatological, pediatric and ophthalmological control.

Dr Webster’s Recommendation: Babies and children have 30% thinner skin than adults, they have a lower concentration of melanin and their skins are dry and dehydrated during the early months of their lives. They also have an incomplete skin barrier making them very vulnerable to sun exposure. For children of 6 months and older, current guidelines recommend a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher and ideally, it should contain physical filters such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide which causes less irritation to sensitive skin. Although this product has been tested and safety has been established from 3 months but my recommendation is that babies from birth to 6 months should have very limited sun exposure.