Lab Notes
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 and...
Read MoreCan chemical sunscreens penetrate the blood stream?
Sunscreens are your very best tool for preventing premature skin ageing. Did you know that 80% of premature skin ageing is actually caused by UV ray damage,[1] a terrifying statistic which will have you slathering on the SPF in seconds....
Read MoreIntroducing the r-Retinoate Rejuvenating Eye System
Capture the essence of r-Retinoate in an intensive 4-week treatment for delicate under-eyes. Discover the three heroes that work in synergy to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in just 4 weeks. Rejuvenating Eye Serum This intensive serum is centred around...
Read MoreWhy 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...
Read More5 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...
Read MoreTackle Dry Winter Lips Once And For All With Mutiny
Winter brings with it the coldest months of the year, and one of the first areas to dry out as the cold sets in are our lips. This is due to the fact that the delicate skin around the lips...
Read MoreThe 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....
Read MoreFree Sanitiser to the Community
Due to popular demand, we've made thousands more FREE Medik8 hand sanitisers! Are you a vulnerable group who would like an allocation? “Medik8 makes 4000 free bottles of hand sanitiser for the elderly, homeless and the Police” Reproducing a...
Read MoreThe 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 Sunscreen by day, vitamin A by...
Read MoreWhat Is Vitamin A? Top 10 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...
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