The skin
under the eye is very thin. When blood
passes through the large veins close to
the surface of the skin it can produce
a bluish tint. The more transparent your
skin, the darker the circles appear. Dark
circles under or around the eyes can be
caused by many different factors.
Medik8
Dark Circles contains a unique composition
of powerful peptides, antioxidants as
well as active lifting and toning ingredients.
It is designed to improve the blood haemodynamics
and microcirculation, lighten the dark
circles and relieve the bags or puffiness.
These multi-vector ingredients actively
trigger the biosynthesis of hyaluronic
acid, collagen and elastin, responsible
for firmness and skin tightness. They
also help to protect the skin from free-radical
damage and collagen breakdown plus counteract
excessive water loss by rebuilding the
natural “lipid coat” of the skin.
Showing the eye before treatment
with Dark Circles™
Showing the eye after treatment with Dark Circles™
Strengthens
connective tissues around the
eyes
Improves
microcirculation and reduces inflammatory
response
Trials
show a 32% reduction of eye puffiness
after 8 weeks
Trials
show a 35% reduction in dark circles
after 8 weeks
Optically
reflective particles gives immediate
reduction in appearance of dark
circles
Glycerin
hydrates the skin and reduces
transepidermal moisture loss
Designed
to be used beneath all forms of
liquid and mineral make-up / concealer
One
cause of dark circles in the accumulation
of haemoglobin and coloured degragation
product (bilirubin and iron) in
the dermis and epidermis. Contains
N-Hydroxysuccinate which makes iron
more soluble and easier to eliminate.
Contains Chrisin which stimulates
the enzyme (UGT1A1) leading to the
clearance of bilirubin. Contains
hydrolysed bran protein and oxido-reductases
which work as Collagenase and Elastase
inhibitors thereby strengthening
connective tissue. Also contains
a tetrapeptide which suppresses
checmical messengers such as IL6
that trigger an accute inflammatory
response. Built-in Antioxidants
reduce the presence and damage of
free radicals. Reflective optical
particles additionally reduce the
'shadow effect', giving an all-round
cosmetic solution to the appearance
of dark circles. Glycerin increases
hydration and reduction of transepidermal
water loss.
Apply twice daily (Under eye area only). Product should be used after cleansing area or removing eye make up. Apply a very small amount under the eye area, beginning at the sides of the nose and working outwards toward the temples. Do not apply on upper eyelid. Allow to absorb before applying hydrator, sunscreen and/or make-up. Application of Injection-Free products (if used) should precede Dark Circles.
We endorse the use of sun protection.
To view the application areas and protocol click below:
Key active highlights
For full details on the key actives and bases, please see the Medik8 ingredient sheets or contact us for more information.
Haloxyl® – for Lightening - a novel dark circles lightener employing improved circulation and not by skin lightening.
Contains N-Hydroxysuccinimide and Chrysin
Regu-Age® – for Puffiness/Discolouration - a complex of powerful antioxidants that help to improve the microcirculation
and reduce puffiness
Reflective optical particles – scatters ambient light to disguise under-eye shadows
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Medik8 is the British skin research company pioneering cosmeceutical technologies to make the most effective ingredients suitable for even the most sensitive skin, yet crucially without compromising efficacy. Medik8 cosmeceuticals may be used by everyone. Apart from being kinder to the skin, it turns out this new technology is kinder to the planet too. That’s why Medik8 is known as the ‘Green Cosmeceutical’ brand. Most skin is sensitive, it is just to what degree that distinguishes it from others. A simple change of washing powder can demonstrate this. People of all ages and skin types can periodically suffer from sensitive skin, making them particularly susceptible to certain irritating cosmeceutical ingredients. In fact, those suffering from acne, rosacea or psoriasis usually have greater skin sensitivity, which can be exacerbated by some aggressive treatment products that they use. The challenge for Medik8 is to make effective ingredients less aggressive without reducing potency. We do this in many ways for example using film-encapsulation, chirally correct actives, non-acid derivatives and patented anti-erythema technologies. Of course, using any effective strength actives, for example retinols and fruit acids, will cause some stinging to even the toughest skins, but Medik8 pharmacologists have minimised the degree of irritation and in some cases made it absent all together. No longer are the most powerful and effective ingredients beyond the reach of people who want the gain without the pain! And who doesn’t want that? Ask your skin care professional about what Medik8 can do for you.
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