Recent advancements in skincare have accelerated our desire to have the latest innovative ingredients that pack multiple benefits. Today most sunscreen’s don’t just protect your skin from UV rays, but offer a plethora of other benefits that’s merging skincare and sun protection into one. 

One ingredient making its name known is Halorubin. Derived from microscopic organisms that thrive in extreme environments, this unique antioxidant has been added to sunscreens to enhance protection and improve skin health.

Let’s talk about what exactly Halorubin is and why you should care about it being in your sun protection. What is Halorubin?

Halorubin is naturally produced from halophilic (salt-loving) microorganisms that survive in some of Earth’s harshest environments, such as salt-lakes and high-UV regions.

Because of the stresses the organisms are accustomed to and the constant exposure to intense sunlight and oxidative stress, they developed Halorubin as a protective compound.

The key properties of Halorubin are that it’s a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals caused by UV exposure, it’s photostable even under strong sun rays and it helps calm redness and inflammation.

Benefits of Halorubin in sunscreen

• Enhanced photoprotection. It works with the UV filters already in your sunscreen to provide a more complete sun defence.
• Powerful antioxidant support. It protects skin cells from oxidative stress and pollution.
• Anti-ageing properties. Because UV rays cause free radicals, which damage skin cells and accelerate skin ageing, Halorubin helps protects the skin and preserves collagen for smooth and plump complexions.
• Soothing effect. It has calming and soothing properties, especially for reducing redness and irritation often caused by sun exposure.
• High stability. Because it thrives in the harshest conditions, Halorubin remains effective even under extreme UV and heat.

Where can I find it in Ultrasun products?

We use Halorubin across our face and body products so its wide variety of benefits can be enjoyed by everyone! It’s brilliant for those with ageing and mature skin, anyone who has more sensitive skin and for those who love outdoor sports or spend their time in the city and need extra UV and antioxidant protection.

While Halorubin may be a newbie on the skincare block, it shouldn’t be underestimated and has the power to revolutionize sunscreen. By combining broad-spectrum UV filters with this powerful, stable antioxidant, sunscreens can provide deeper protection against sun damage, aging and environmental stressors.