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...

Skincare 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...

The differences between male and female skin

Skin is skin. No matter how you identify. That’s why Medik8 recommends our CSA Philosophy to everyone; no restrictions. The secret to younger looking skin is the same for all; vitamin C followed by sun protection by day, vitamin A by...

What Is Vitamin A? Top Questions Answered.

The most asked questions about vitamin A answered by Medik8 experts. What is vitamin A and how does it work to help prevent signs of ageing? Vitamin A is an umbrella term for a family of skincare ingredients known as...

How To Winter Proof Your Skin

With the change in weather brings major changes in our skin, which need to fall in turn with a major shakeup to your skincare routine. Hydration is obviously key, but bare in mind all of the below when you come...

Crystal Retinal®: The Science of Skincare

When it comes to anti-ageing, vitamin A is the gold-standard. That being said, not all vitamin A is created equal. Retinoic acid is the strongest form of vitamin A on the market. It works rapidly to significantly combat signs of...

Bakuchiol: The Plant-Based Alternative to Retinol

While there is no denying retinol is the gold-standard anti-ageing ingredient in the beauty industry, there is now an exciting, proven alternative on the skincare scene. We are SO excited to announce the well-awaited arrival of Bakuchiol Peptides, a 1.25%...

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...

The Power of Peptides in Skincare

Peptides are in the spotlight as one of the forerunners in cutting-edge skincare science. WHAT ARE PEPTIDES? Peptides are short chains of amino acids, linked together by peptide bonds. There are 20 individual naturally-occurring amino acids which can be...

Liquid Peptides: Wrinkle-Reducing Results in a Bottle

If you’re looking for proven, fast-acting wrinkle-reducing results, then Liquid Peptides is your new go-to formula