Lab Notes

Vitamin A For Redness Prone Skin

In celebration of Rosacea Awareness Month, let’s take a deep dive into the science behind rosacea, and how to deal with sensitive and redness-prone skin.  Rosacea is a dermatological condition which has been estimated to affect up to 5.5% of...

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...

Medik8 Investment Press Release

New Year Skincare Hacks

 With the fresh start of the new year, it’s the perfect time to start exploring different ways to use your favourite Medik8 products. Our top 3 skincare hacks for the year will help you achieve glowing radiant skin and will potentially help you to rediscover forgotten products.

10 ways to banish breakouts

Wave goodbye to breakouts with our 10 top tips on managing blemish-prone skin…   1. Wash your bed linen “When you’re sleeping, blemish-causing bacteria (P. acnes) are transferred from your face to your sheets,” says Daniel Isaacs, Medik8’s Head Formulation...

Why are some alcohols good in skincare?

Alcohol in skincare, explained Alcohol in skincare is more complex than you may have first thought. Much like Jekyll & Hyde, it has both a good and bad side. There are actually two different types of alcohol. Alcohol denat (short...

5 blemish myths, busted

Does toothpaste really help to clear blemishes? Is it true that chocolate causes spots? With so many myths floating around online, it can seem like an absolute mission to sort the false from the truth. But Medik8 is here to...

The Perfect Routine Using Vitamin A

What other products should I use with retinol? Daytime Routine   Here at Medik8, our skin ageing philosophy is simple: vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, vitamin A by night. These two ingredients work synergistically to promote optimal skin health....

Complete your Crystal Retinal® routine

Complete your Crystal Retinal® routine Maximise the benefits of Crystal Retinal with Medik8’s signature anti-ageing philosophy: Vitamin C and sunscreen by day, vitamin A by night. Your Night-Time Ritual Cream Cleanse™ Prepare your skin for Crystal Retinal by cleansing the day away before...

Will Vitamin A make my skin peel?

When it comes to anti-ageing skincare, vitamin A is the absolute gold standard in keeping your skin looking younger for longer. Helping to ramp up collagen production, speeding up cell turnover and tackling hyperpigmentation; there is very little that vitamin...