Do sunscreen pills work? Q&A with dermatologist Dr Dray
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Do sunscreen pills work? Do heliocare capsules work?
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I watched a Doctorly video where they recommended Heliocare supplements for hyperpigmentation. The first thing that came to my mind was "What does Dr. Dray think about that?" I was pleasantly surprised to see this video. Heliocare supplements seem expensive, but if they reduce hyperpigmentation, it's worth it.
I'm so glad you addressed this. I reading about Sundots, a similar supplement to Heliocare, and I thought, "I wish I could ask Dr. Dray.". Thanks!!
After being diagnosed with PMLE (Polymorphic Light Eruption), my Derm Doc (a PA, actually) suggested the Heliocare. I believe the combination of Heliocare, proper sunscreen use, hats, UPF protective clothing & tinted windows & winshield in my car, I have not had a flare up in 2 years! Thanks to Dr. Dray for THE BEST explanation of PMLE, Heliocare and all skin care related content! I don't waste my time with any one else.
I had that polymorphous light eruption a few years ago and these pills absolutely made a difference when paired with good sunscreen. So glad to see your review (even if I’m late to it).
Thank you Dr dray for making a video on this topic. There is so much hype going on about oral sunscreens currently and I had asked you about this once in your comments :p
I’m so glad that I found your channel and I can’t thank you enough for always sharing good content and replying to your viewers. ❤️
Excellent informational video on these supplements. Thank you for clearing up the confusion as there has been some fear mongering around these supplements instead of just clarifying what people should do. I used to take Heliocare, but stopped for some reason back in 2017. Probably cost. I remember that I liked the supplement and seem to get less hyperpigmentation when taking it than without. I used a 50 SPF sunscreen along with it.
This was so informative Dr. Dray! Thank you for clarifying the confusion about these “sunscreen pills” . The information out there is so misleading........
I love your Friday Q&A!!! It is always soooo interesting to me!❤️😘
Happy Friday :)
The best videos ALWAYS! I’m pretty sure I’m close to watching ALL of your videos! Love them all. :)
Thank you for such a thorough discussion on this supplement. I had heard of it and was very interested but balked at pricing for just one daily dose.
Considering a 2hr window that the supplement stays active upon ingestion, this is one very expensive "adjunctive" to sunscreen and sun avoidance behaviors.
Delightful to learn with you 🌸 Btw Ive been using Clinique mineral sunscreen (as per one of your recomm for oily skin) and I love it!!! 💟 My Cosrx rice mask arrived so I'll be giving that a try soon. Thanks again!! 🌸🌸
Very interesting video! Thank you for the information! Greatly appreciated
Thank you for this. I would give this a try because having lupus and scleroderma...I know how flares affect me. I think its worth a try in addition to sunscreen and the hats I wear.
My skin has never looked better since Heliocare capsules came into my life! Saw another Dr on TikTok talk about it. Glad you are on board as well!
Thank you for this, Dr. Dray! You know I asked you about it a few times and I truly appreciate this video. I used to take Heliocare but it was supplemental to my sunscreen; however, I relied too heavily on the Heliocare and didn't reapply sunscreen when outdoors because I figured the Heliocare would protect me. Now I know better. Not sure if I'll repurchase just as an added benefit to my sunscreen...doesn't seem like it's really worth the money. I'm very grateful for the information.
Glad to hear this was helpful
Very interesting. Never heard of these pills. I always feel like I’m in a university class when i watch your Q&A videos. 😊
Here in Costa Rica, these Heliocare pills are kind of popular, I've heard of people take them instead of using sunscreen when they go to the beach ! I've always wondered if they were as effective as they say! Thanks a lot for the information!
This video is very helpful, Dr. Dray! Thank you! 💕
Happy Friday!
You always have videos that answer my questions, thank you!
I was so curious about these, thank you so much for the detailed explanation as always! :)
Thanks for watching!
Very educational as usual! Thanks :)
Always learning something new! Thank you!!! Have a great day!
Happy Friday!
Here in Latinamerica, Some dermatologists recommend it in summer time but just to enhace the regular sunscreen protection. But it's always great listeling to your explanation.
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U never fail to amaze me. Thank u for all the giving . U work so hard for us. U make certain we understand things completly. Its so nice to have u to trust. Thank u so very much. This is great video. So informative n suprising. Ive never heard of ppl, but know i know something about it, all thanks to u. Ur just such a lovely person.
I've heard of these pills and thought it was more of a gimmic. Thanks for educating us about these!
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So glad I saw this! I was under the impression it was more of a skincare pill not a sunscreen pill ..
The leaflet specifically states that is it NOT a sunscreen and a topical should be used in conjunction. ;)
People with sun allergy/photosensitivity actually do benefit from those. Atlhough research is very limited. Of course it doesn't replace the sunscreen.
definitely ...polymorphous light in particular
Another great video. All the best.
I was curious about these pills. Thanks so much for doing this video.
Thanks for watching!
I'm so glad I discovered your channel! Great info!
Welcome!
I have melasma and have tried everything, except for these pills. Glad I saw this so I don't waste money. I agree, sunscreen is the very best. And melasma is so tricky because even when mine starts fading after my retin-a and hydroquinone, I can literally blow dry my hair and surprise melasma is darker. Heat is awful for melasma. I live right on the beach (not complaining) but I literally look like I'm in full hazmat gear when I go outside because I wear gallons of sunscreen and wear every form of clothing and hats and then I sit under an umbrella on top of it. Love your videos, love all the detailed information. Thanks for sharing!
sunscreen does help though for sure
I would invest in a sunscreen with good (30+) PPD/PA. If you are from Europe or can get hands on it at a cheap price, I think La Roche Posay Anthelios XL SPF50+ BB cream is the way to go. Really good UVA filter (PPD 42, which is really good, meroxyl XL+SX really does wonders, in addiction to the tinosorbs, none of those ingredients are available in US), also got those iron oxides which can also help melasma a bit(bónus: they also look nice if you dont like being a ghost). Not sure how it goes cosmetically on the skin, everyone seems to have a diferent opinion on it but give it a try. Most sunscreens dont have extraordinary UVA coverage, and American ones are kinda terrible to be honest(FDA is a bitch). Even though most of them are considered "broad-spectrum", that doesnt mean that much when their UVA-factor is low and their fotostability is meh. UVA protection is key to melasma.
Obviously dont forget all the other measures about sun protection(UPF hats, sunglasses, avoid outdoors during peak hours).
In terms of diet I read that green tea and dark chocolate help reducing UV-damage. Not sure how can it help melasma, but give it a try since both are quite healthy either way. And delicious in my opinion.
Been looking forward to this one!
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Extremely interesting! 👍🏼💕
I've never even heard of these....wow!
This may be helpful for people with LUPUS ❤️
Heliocare saved my face skin last Summer! Love it so much!
PS: I used in combination with my anthelios 70!
did it reduce/prevent tan?
Another fascinating video! So, now you've got me curious. Academically speaking, do we know whether this supplement (not going to attempt to spell it!) has any effect on other types of inflammation and redness, such as inflammatory acne and rosacea? Just curious if the hyperpigmentation study mentioned that at all. Thanks for another thought-provoking Q&A!
It might help. There's a Doctorly video, "Tips for Dark Spots, Hyperpigmentation, and Melasma," where I first learned about Heliocare.
Dr. Dray you are a life changer. Really interesting topic. I didn't even know these existed.
:)
I’ve been using Heliocare for years, in addition to being a sunscreen fanatic. I have done so much research on Fernblock and there’s no way I’m stopping taking these. I live in AZ, and these truly help my skin to stay healthy as it’s impossible not to be exposed to sunlight. My dermatologist suggested it to me. It seems to help dark spots from developing too.
So you don’t have to wear sunscreen if you take the oral one?? Nd doesn’t the oral sunscreen absorb into your blood vessels??
@@mayam837 use mineral sunscreen
Hi may I know if this supplement helps fade existing some dark marks/hyperpigmentation (on arm)?
What!!!! Never have I heard of such thing!!! #blessings Dr. Dray
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Thank you so much for this video. I take heliocare in addition to wearing sunscreen. I don’t know if it is helping or not, but I figure it can’t hurt since I’ve been instructed to have no sun exposure from my doctor.
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I was just planning on requesting a video on this topic! Now i found it! yaaay thank you😊
thanks for watching
@@DrDrayzday No THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING UA-cam VIDEOS. Head to toe, we as a family, are plagued with n number of skin conditions! We owe you so much 🙏💌💝💝💝💝💝💝💝😊
Enjoyed:)👍🏼 I have been waiting on this review!!👏🏻Thanks!! Happy Friday;)🤠🐶
Happy Friday Ms Susan :)
I find you very informative and entertaining. I'm rather new so have been going back and trying to "cram." I know your specialty is skin care but would love to hear about your decision to go Vegan. I'm very interested in being healthy but all the information out there is rather confusing!! Thank you for your VLOG. Love it!
Thanks for the info! I've always wondered about these but there's not a lot of info for consumers.
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Hello from Ireland, thanks so much for another informative video. It's great to have sound, evidence-based advice so freely available. In your opinion, would supplements such as these be a useful adjunct to thorough sun safety practices for people at increased risk of skin cancer? There have been five instances of melanoma within my 1st degree relatives, as well as some basal cell carcinomas, so it's a topic close to my heart. Thanks, Lilly
data is not there yet to answer this
I’m interested in it as an addition to sun protection, as I’m a fair skinned, freckled person living in the desert. I wish there were more regulation of the product though. Thanks for the info!
yeah so far it seems like a nice addition
Awesome info! Like always!
Thanks!
Congrats on 125k! 👏
Thanks for all of your support Ms Regina!
I use this in the summer along with spf ( spf all year as well ) Idk if it really does anything but I’m a let’s leave no stone left unturned kinda person when it comes to skin care
I take it to supplement my sunscreen- once in the morning and once in the afternoon before or after lunch. Definitely have to watch out for the source of the ingredients too. Thanks for sharing the research.
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Hi Andrea, Every year I get PMLE with every measure taken, except this year when I started Heliocare in late February. No PMLE at all. I take 1 a day and this seems to be enough for the climate here(Maine).
Good to hear that! I just started taking one a day and hope it’s enough for me too (I was diagnosed with PLE).
Great video! Do you know if there is any scientific potential for a REAL sunscreen pill? Any theories floating around in dermatology?
This is the first time I've ever heard of a sunscreen pill... sounds like magic
lol, not quite
Same! Polypodium Leucotomos sounds like something out of Hogwarts for sure. 😂
Me either. Never heard of this.
Renee Clancy Good one!😂👍🏻
Me too
Very interesting and Thanks for that information.
Thanks for watching!
I like using this supplement (Shade Factor..L.E.) I was surprised how well it compliments topical sunscreen.
Very interesting! I had not heard of this, and I am intrigued.
I remember that tanning pills enjoyed 15+ minutes of fame, but I like that this supplement has 20 years of research behind it.
supplements all fall under the same demon of marketing gimmicks as cosmetic skin care products...at least ple has some evidence to show it may be helpful and does not seem (as of yet) to be harmful, so long as spf is still ongoing
Dr. Dray, I used to work in marketing, and I used to work for a cosmetic brand. I was always astounded by the claims that cosmetic companies made. Some of my cosmetic industry education was important. I learned about "environmental aging" and that even casual sun exposure was not good -- which is what you preach.
Does PLE lower blood pressure?
Are there side effects to these pills?
Is it safe to take daily?
Does Dr Dray use oral heliocare or PLE?
Wow that was really interesting! Thanks! Hugs~Dee.
:)
Thank you , that was helpful
I take 24mg of astaxanthin when I know I’m going to be in the sun. I start a couple days before and day of. Along with sunscreen use I no longer burn.
We went on a theme park yesterday with the kiddies and we were putting on sunscreen every 2 hours and made sure we had, umbrella, hat & sunglasses. You have helped me realize the importance on reapplying. Thank you!
so glad to hear you had your spf!
Love all your videos 💕 Any updates on this please 🙏
Fabulous as always, love your no nonsense approach to skincare! In the context of topical vs oral antioxidants, do you also feel the same about Vitamin C? I know you're not convinced about topical vitamin C but is taking it orally as a supplement a better option for the skin? Is there any data around this? Keen you know your thoughts! 😊
you pee out vitamin c supplements and vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) is rare
Thanks, I was aware it doesn't stay in our system very long, was just hoping while it was in there it might be doing something good!😆
Do you know anything about tanning pills? Are those healthy for you and do they even work?
Thanks, great info. Not a substitute, right, I’ve been taking along with long sleeve spf shirts, hats, sunscreen etc.
Would appreciate your opinion of transexamic acid, both orally and topically, for melasma and PIH.
Hi Dr. Dray! The instructions on the back of my supplement of this says to take one a day. Should I only take one a day or every 2 hours?
Fantastic review. I have never heard of these specific pills but I have been learning a lot about Astaxanthin, which sounds like it works in the same manner as these. Really enjoying your videos. Very refreshing and informative
I tried it before, years ago when Heliocare launched the pill as marketed as the sun protection pill, I never seen any enhancement on the sun protection but maybe different individual different effect.
I know this pills only work with sunscreen protection. I want to know does this pills help with UVA aging rays. I am interested in this product after saw your Instagram. Thankyou doctor be safe 🙏
Would it be a good idea to try for someone who missed the whole sunscreen use until now? I have always loved the outside but never used sunscreen. Now I’m pushing 50 and finally realized how important sunscreen is, but the damage is done.
Another home run-thanks!
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Would they be beneficial for skin health and repair?
What is your medical opinion on BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin - 12mg? I have read that it can protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays.
Ive been taking heliocare for a year now and WOW, such extreme changes when taken every single day. I havent burned once and i tan so well with very minimal sun exposure. You should do an updated video on these!!
Hi can i know which product tht u use ? Is it the heliocare oral sumscreen ? Can share the effect
Hi since you mentioned that you tan so well with very minimal sun exposure, does it mean this supplement is bad and can worsen for dark marks/hyperpigmentation? Or did it help fade hyperpigmentation (if you have any)?
@@Anne7_ Before taking these I used RED light beds therapy which I believe helped so i dont know if these capsules are the positive changes or the RED beds for this issue :(
Hi Dray Bae 😉, wow never heard of sun screen pills!!??? Great topic! Enjoyed this review, I ...don't think I'll adding this to my regimen.
Happy Friday Ms Hannah :)
Happy Friday!! 😊😊😊
Good topic! I’ve never even heard of those.
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Dr Dray, I would love to see a review on the new sunblock makeup setting sprays! Not for their makeup setting performance, but strictly for their efficacy (I know you don’t wear makeup). They say you can spray them directly onto the skin which makes reapplication a dream for us makeup wearers! Would love your expert opinion! Ulta brand has one, as well as Kate Somerville, SuperGoop, and Coola.
Do these pills help combat the anti ageing effects of sun exposure?
got it thank you appears to be safe
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?
Do the studies for internal use say that this is only efficacious for 2 hours?
Are there any brands that you would recommend that make sunscreen pills (the extract)? I've never seen them before in stores!
heliocare
EasyDew EX review 😩👐👐💕💕 love your videos
Never heard of these pills. I learn something everyday with you. 🌷 Thank You!!!
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Off topic but I love your videos! I had a question. I had bad acne for years then finally got on Accutane it helped my acne and now have no more acne. It's been 2 years since on Accutane. Now I have pivoted deep acne scars and large pores. Any advice to help? All I've been using is cetephil gentle cleanser and neutragina hydro boost.
see my accutane Q&A
It would be interesting to know if these would help with the sun’s effect with my Lupus. SLE
I bought this as I like the potential for it to help protect my skin in addition to Sunscreen. I also take a Superoxide Dismutase supplement for its antioxidant and UV protecting abilities.
Dr dray you advised me yesterday to see a doctor about my “sweat rash” and it ended up being a fungus!! Thank you so much. Otherwise I was just going to keep putting aquaphore lol
luisa perales I don’t mean to butt in. Good thing you took Dr Dray’s advice. She’s amazing! My motto regarding my skin is “when in doubt call my GP or Dermatologist asap”! Glad you found out what it was.👍🏻
Would these be a good additional layer of sun protection to take (almost as a daily supplement) while I do my course of Accutane?
Is there any way to know what minimal percentage of each type of sunscreen filter is suggested? For example I've heard 20% zinc is the only percentage that covers fully
Do you think this actually prevents aging? Also, what about vitiligo?
Dr Dray, my only question is.. do you take these supplements?
Heliocare (capsules) does NOT promote itself as a substitute for sunscreen. It only states that it is an antioxidant and it has been recommended by dermatologists in conjunction with sun protections.
correct...but other PLE supplements do
Hey Dr, I developed sun spots in my cheek when I was 14 which was not shocking because I played baseball and a dermatologist told me to apply sunscreen every morning. Now, 10yrs later, I work office job, my desk is away from windows but I go to outdoor lunch couple times a week. So my routine is I apply 2 layers of SPF 35 in the morning, then I topped it up with Biore UV spray SPF 50 at about 11AM before heading out for lunch, do you think this is enough?
Completely unrelated to this video but how often should you use a acne cleanser. Everyday of the week or?
Thanks so much for these videos. They are really informative more so given in a down to earth manner. I started out with Aveeno lotion with SPF 15 and was doing well with it until one day, i started feeling a tingling sensation on my face after applying it. Then i went to the shops and got a sunscreen with SPF 50 that was supposed to be for babies and had physical sunscreen. On first application, of course it left its glaze but i had to discontinue it cos it made me so nauseous. I am at loss of what to use at this stage.
Dr Dray has great sunscreen recommendation videos and links lots of good ones some of which hopefully work for you! 🙏🏽
Try a combination sunscreen! Like the Walgreens clear zinc sunscreen. Or the CVS health version, etc. those sunscreens have zinc and one or two UVB chemical filters and provide good protection while avoiding the typically irritating chemical filters like avobenzone and oxybenzone. (I know this is 3 years late but I hope it helps)
Hi dr dray..want to know if tretonoin can improve scar appearance in face?
Thanks
This is pretty crazy. Dr dray, I understand you think serums are a total waste of money but if you have to recommend one type, what would you recommend?
Perhaps you can do a video on different types of serums and help to explain why you think they are or are not effective?
Not unheard of here in sunny Singapore. But usually consumed by rich people or those who are into aesthetics.
I’ve been considering taking this as a daily supplement during the summer but would also consider it for year-round use. How do you think Heliocare fares against UVA/ photoaging damage as opposed to just UVB/sunburn damage (assuming other appropriate sun protection behaviors are in place)?
we dont have that data