The Everyone Vitamin A
Medik8 Retinal
Retinaldehyde (retinal for short) is a completely different vitamin A molecule to retinol. Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just a misspelling of retinol! That one vowel change is small but the difference between retinol and retinal is quite stark.
Prescription strength without the prescription
Retinaldehyde is a relatively new vitamin A ingredient but still has significant published studies proving its efficacy: in particular, it is proven to be 11 times faster acting than traditional retinol. Read: faster results. However, it is notoriously difficult to stabilise. That’s why you won’t find it in many other brands. But Medik8 has managed it through a delicate crystal-shaped encapsulation system which breaks down on contact with the skin to slowly feed it over time. This is astounding since retinaldehyde is the closest thing to prescription-strength retinoic acid - the biologically active form on the skin. But now you obviously don’t need a prescription to get your hands on it.
The clever encapsulation system avoids any of the well-documented vitamin A side effects that can come with stronger formulations - flaking, redness etc. It also gives the product its name. Customers who try this vitamin A seem to universally adore it; as well as scores of influencers worldwide. One of our bestsellers for a reason. Take a look at the science behind it here.
Available in 5 strengths, we call it the ‘Everyone Vitamin A’ as it’s just that. If you’re in the market for a vitamin A, Crystal Retinal is for you. We recommend starting at strength 3 and working upwards if you want to boost results. (We only recommend strength 1 to those who are very sensitive). Take a look how to phase Crystal Retinal into your regime here.
Crystal Retinal 20 (our highest strength) is available through consultation with clinics only. Find out more here.
Crystal Retinal®
Rediscover youthful skin with true vitamin A innovation. Formulated with stabilised retinal, a powerful derivative of vitamin A with next-generation anti-ageing results.
Made For - Customers who want to prevent signs of premature ageing, need to correct signs of skin ageing or have a blemish-prone skin type.
The Perfect Pair - Pair with C-Tetra (Original for strengths 1 and 3 or C-Tetra Luxe for strengths 6 and 10.)
Our Highest Strength - Crystal Retinal has reached new heights with our highest strength yet, Crystal Retinal 20. Available only through consultation with clinics.
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How to boost your results
Want to know how to move up strength? Our Crystal Retinal ladder below will show you. Discover more about Crystal Retinal here.
Plus find out if you're ready to move up with our quick checker.
