Lab Notes

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

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...

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...

The Perfect Routine Using Vitamin A

What other products should I use with retinol? Daytime Routine Here at Medik8, our skin aging philosophy is simple: vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, vitamin A by night. These two ingredients work synergistically to promote optimal skin health. In...

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 address the visible signs of aging Vitamin A is an umbrella term for a family of skincare ingredients...

Bakuchiol: The Plant-Based Alternative to Retinol

While there is no denying retinol is the gold-standard anti-aging 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%...