Lab Notes

Retinal vs Retinol

When it comes to anti-aging 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...

The Medik8 Guide to Blemishes

What is a blemish? A blemish can be any kind of spot, discoloration or mark on the skin, but in most circumstances ‘blemish’ refers to breakouts. A blemish is a clogged pore which can be raised, red and sore. What...

What is a PHA (poly hydroxy acid)?

There is a new kind of exfoliating acid that is ready and waiting to steal the skincare spotlight: polyhydroxy acids (PHAs). The ultra-effective power of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) can sometimes leave our skin sensitised when...

Ingredients To Look For In Eye Care

Did you know that the under-eye skin is much more susceptible to showing signs of premature aging compared to other areas? This is because the skin around the eyes is 40% thinner than on the rest of our face and...

Guide to Medik8 Cleansing

The start of every beneficial skincare regime should begin with one thing and one thing only, cleansing. One of, if not the most important step in your routine. Cleansing can help to remove any build up of impurities lying on...

Sleep Glycolic

A gold-standard ingredient within the skincare industry, you have probably already heard of glycolic acid. It is the most talked about and popular alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). Known for its abilities to transform skin texture, glycolic acid can leave skin...

The Impact Of Sunscreen On The Coral Reefs

One of the hottest topics in the sunscreen industry, skincare users are becoming increasingly concerned about their choice in sunscreen and the impact that they can have on coral reefs. You can rest assured that all Medik8 sunscreens are ‘coral...

The Legend Continues: r-Retinoate Day & Night Upgraded

Have you heard the news? r-Retinoate Day & Night, the long-standing founder of the r-Retinoate range, the ultimate in vitamin A technology, has had an upgrade. But how could our very best be improved? Representing luxe simplicity at its finest, r-Retinoate Day & Night has now been further optimised for morning use

Peptides for skin: Which will you choose?

At Medik8, we believe that peptides have far more qualities than only tackling skin aging, 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...

New Year Skincare Hacks

With the fresh start of the new year, it’s the perfect time to start exploring different ways to use our cult-favorite products. Our top 3 skincare hacks for the year will help you achieve glowing radiant skin and will potentially...