Lab Notes

Crystal Retinal® 20

A true cult favourite, Crystal Retinal® is the ‘Everyone Vitamin A’ within our product range. As the Experts in Vitamin A, we harnessed the next-generation powers of crystal-stabilised retinaldehyde within Crystal Retinal; the revolutionary formula delivers results to the skin...

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DEEP HYDRATION DIVE INTO H.E.O.

Skin moisturisation is crucial to the health of the skin. As we age, our skin’s ability to naturally moisturise decreases, therefore a little help may be needed. Other factors like changes in weather, humidity, temperature and lifestyle can also have an effect on our skin’s moisture levels. Dry and dehydrated skin can be bad for the skin, and has the potential to lead to an impaired skin barrier - resulting in sallow, lacklustre skin, fine lines and wrinkles, flaking, sensitisation, uneven skin texture and tone...

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What is a PHA (polyhydroxy acid)?

There is a new kind of exfoliating acid that is ready and waiting to steal the skincare spotlight: polyhydroxy acids (PHAs). The ultra-effective power of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) can be just that bit too...

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Experts in Vitamin A

Retinol is loved by doctors, beauty bloggers and skincare enthusiasts the world over. It’s a widely accepted notion that nothing without prescription can improve the signs of photoageing quite like it. In fact, little else even comes close. That’s why...

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Peptides for skin: Which will you choose?

At Medik8, we believe that peptides have far more qualities than only tackling skin ageing, therefore, we have created a broad range of different peptides in our range. Discover more on peptides below, and choose your perfect peptide based on...

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The Power of Double Cleansing

Cleansing: the first section of your skincare regime that holds great opportunity to fast-track your way to reaching your skincare goals, if done correctly. Cleansing can help to remove any build up of impurities lying on the skin’s surface, leaving...

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Menopausal Skincare

Going through menopause can be a stressful time, especially because your skin can be fluctuating alongside your hormones. During menopause, skin undergoes a number of changes which everyone experiences a little differently. For many people, skin loses tone, elasticity and...

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The Medik8 Guide to Blemishes

What is a blemish? A blemish can be any kind of spot, discoloration or mark on the skin, but in most circumstances ‘blemish’ refers to breakouts. A blemish is a clogged pore which can be raised, red and sore. What...

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Top Retinaldehyde Questions Answered

1. What is retinaldehyde? Retinaldehyde is a revolutionary form of vitamin A. It is proven to be 11x faster-acting than the classic form of vitamin A, retinol[1], yet is a notoriously unstable molecule therefore potent retinaldehyde is rarely found in...

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What is Intelligent?

The gold-standard of anti-ageing. No other ingredient in skincare can even compare to vitamin A when it comes to reducing the signs of premature ageing. THE GOLD STANDARD OF ANTI-AGEING Over the years, must-have skincare ingredients have come and gone,...

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