Lab Notes
Retinal vs Retinol
When it comes to anti-ageing skincare, vitamin A is the absolute gold standard in keeping your skin looking younger for longer. Nothing even comes close to vitamin A in terms of the clinical evidence for its results and the amount...
Read MoreTop 10 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...
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreBlue Light & The Sun
Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important tools you can use to prevent premature ageing. That’s why sunscreen is one third of our CSA philosophy - vitamin C and sunscreen by day, and vitamin A...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreSleep Glycolic
A gold-standard ingredient within the skincare industry, you have probably already heard of glycolic acid. It is the most talked about and popular alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). Known for its abilities to transform skin texture, glycolic acid can leave skin...
Read MoreWhat 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,...
Read MoreBuy Now. Pay Later with Klarna.
Buy Now. Pay Later with Klarna. Wishing you could buy the Medik8 you love today, without the agonising wait until pay day? We hear you. That’s why we’ve partnered with Klarna to bring you new ways to pay at checkout....
Read MoreSkincare During Pregnancy
Unfortunately, as a cosmetic brand we are unable to provide specific medical advice relating to our products. We would strongly advise speaking with your GP or Midwife so that they can give you an accurate recommendation. The full ingredients list...
Read MoreOxy-R Peptides
Want to address hyperpigmentation, dark spots or unevenly toned areas across the complexion? We have just the solution for you. Meet Oxy-R Peptides, the newest member of the Medik8 Peptides Family. Designed to target specific areas of visible hyperpigmentation, Oxy-R...
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