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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...

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...

Tackle 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...

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....

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 Sunscreen by day, vitamin A by...

What 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...

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...

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...

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%...

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