When it comes to results, these active ingredients are the driving factor behind every Medik8 innovation. “We put a huge amount of investment and effort into scientific research to further the efficacy of our core ingredients,” says Isaacs, who works with in-house teams to discover the exact skin issues customers are concerned with, and subsequently invents solution-focused products.
What Medik8 products should I use?
The brand’s simple prescription for healthy skin? CSA, which refers to vitamin C and sunscreen by day, followed by vitamin A (retinoids) at night. For everything from anti-aging and acne to dullness and dryness, it’s an easy-to-adopt regimen that’s backed by clinical research. Science says this trio rejuvenates the complexion, providing free radical defense, essential sun protection, and resurfacing actives that keep skin feeling and looking youthful, clear, and bright. Once you’ve got those three locked in, you can add in any additional formulas to support your skin, like eye cream and the best night cream and best hyaluronic acid serum for your needs.
And if you only try one product? Make it Crystal Retinal. “It’s our ‘everyone’ vitamin A,” Isaacs says of the serum formulated with low-irritation retinaldehyde. “The only form of retinol proven to be directly antibacterial, it’s able to target C. acnes bacteria as well as wrinkles, pigmentation, and uneven skin texture. So you don’t have to choose between youthful-looking skin and a flawless complexion.”
Meet the Experts
- Daniel Isaacs: Daniel Isaacs is a chemistry graduate, chief product officer and director of research at Medik8. Having worked his way up from product formulator since the brand’s inception in 2009, he is an expert in sunscreen and hyperpigmentation and the mind behind two award-winning skin-brightening patents.
- Bruce Green: Bruce Green is an accredited chemist with expertise in cosmetic formulations. He has developed products and patents for several industry stalwarts, in addition to founding his own range for sensitive skin called SOS Serum Skincare.
