SUN’OYA® DEFENSE Solar Supplement: The New Generation of Cellular Photoprotection for Dark, Olive, and Mixed Skin Tones
A New Essential Step for Complete Sun Protection
Protecting your skin from the sun's harmful effects is no longer limited to applying sunscreen. Today, dermatological and nutritional research has shown that UV damage occurs at the cellular level, far beyond the skin’s surface. For pigmented skin, which is more prone to dark spots and post-inflammatory disorders, photoprotection must now also come from within.
This is the context in which SUN’OYA® DEFENSE was developed, a next-generation solar dietary supplement specifically formulated for the biological needs of dark, olive, and mixed skin tones.
The must-have in my sun care routine
An Expert Formula Designed for Pigmented Skin
Unlike most sun supplements on the market — often focused on tanning — SUN’OYA® DEFENSE acts as a true cellular shield, thanks to a synergy of carefully selected ingredients to:
- Prevent the appearance of dark spots
- Strengthen the skin barrier
- Neutralize oxidative stress induced by UV
- Improve skin tone, radiance, and hydration
SkinAx²™ + MEL’OYA®: A Patented Synergy Designed for Dark Skin
Most sun supplements rely on standardized ingredients (beta-carotene, vitamin E, lycopene…), which do not target reactive melanin or the post-inflammatory imbalances specific to pigmented skin.
The true innovation of SUN’OYA® DEFENSE lies in an exclusive, patented complex combining SkinAx²™ and MEL’OYA®.
SkinAx²™: A Next-Gen Antioxidant Technology
SkinAx²™ is a patented complex combining:
- Grape OPCs (powerful polyphenols)
- Melon SOD (Superoxide Dismutase)
- Zinc
- Stabilized vitamin C
This complex:
- Neutralizes free radicals
- Reactivates the skin’s natural antioxidant enzymes (glutathione peroxidase, endogenous SOD)
- Improves microcirculation, often sluggish in darker skin
- Reduces melanin oxidation, a key factor in dark spots
MEL’OYA® Technology: A Targeted Pigment Corrector
Little known to the general public, butcher’s broom (Ruscus aculeatus) is a plant-based vasculoprotective active widely used in phytotherapy. In the SUN’OYA® DEFENSE formula, it:
- Reduces silent vascular inflammation, common in dark and mixed skin tones
- Promotes cellular drainage, minimizing hypercongested areas that trigger spots
- Works alongside niacinamide to soothe sensitive areas
Combined with SkinAx²™, MEL’OYA® enhances the reduction of post-inflammatory dark spots by targeting the deeper layers where pigmentation imbalances take root.
This dual action is never found in standard formulas, which are not designed for the biological needs of dark skin.
This unique formulation logic, stemming from hyperpigmentation research (MEL’OYA®), gives SUN’OYA® DEFENSE its legitimacy and scientific specificity.
Clinical Results: Proven Effectiveness on Darker Skin Tones
In a usage study of 45 women with phototypes IV to VI, a course of SUN’OYA® DEFENSE dietary supplement showed, after just 4 weeks:
- Visible reduction of dark spots
- More even and radiant complexion
- Better sun tolerance with less heating or irritation
- Enhanced skin comfort even with prolonged sun exposure
These results confirm the value of an integrated "in & out" approach — both internal and external — for managing sun exposure in pigmented skin.
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Why SUN’OYA® DEFENSE Is Essential Today
Because external protection is no longer enough!
Sunscreens only work on the skin’s surface. They block UVB, sometimes UVA, but do not correct the biological imbalances triggered deep within. The SUN’OYA® DEFENSE supplement works from the inside by boosting the skin’s natural defenses.
Because dark skin has unique needs!
Rich in melanin yet more reactive to inflammation, dark and mixed skin tones have a higher risk of pigmentation issues, especially after sun exposure. The SUN’OYA® DEFENSE supplement precisely targets these pigmentary mechanisms.
Because it fits into a complete dermocosmetic routine!
Used as a 1 to 3-month course, alongside a sun fluid and anti-spot treatment if needed, SUN’OYA® DEFENSE becomes a central step in any summer "in & out" routine to prepare, protect, and enhance pigmented skin.
In Conclusion: Anticipate, Protect, Enhance
Ignoring the impact of UV on the deeper cells of pigmented skin risks compromising its glow, youth, and even tone.
The SUN’OYA® DEFENSE supplement thus stands as a modern, expert, and essential solution.
