Medik8-skincare
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Medik8
The Medik8® brand of skincare is by Pangea Laboratories Ltd, founded by Elliot Isaacs.
Elliot, a from The of Leeds - Pharmacology and Physiology and son of a pharmacist, decided in the late 1990s to help his sister who had a skin that would not go away. One skin cream she used to the right but paradoxically seemed to be more irritation than it calmed. Elliot to this problem and see if he could make a better using the small lab in his father’s pharmacy. Weeks turned to months and with the eventual in his sister’s redness, the decision to this cream formula was taken. years passed steps until Medik8 launched Red Alert® in 2004. Now Medik8 has a full anti-ageing range taking the philosophy of �[https://www.theaestheticbox.co.uk/ �results] the irritation’ to cleansers, antioxidants, lighteners, retinoids, hydroxy acids, peels and more.
Medik8 provides products suitable for skin without efficacy so they may be used by . It is a myth that a product designed for sensitive skin would not be as effective just because it is less irritating. It was incorrectly assumed that gave the best (the idea being that products a healing response) but opinion, based on the latest research, is that inflammation can damage cells causing long term skin damage and causing premature skin ageing.
The challenge for Medik8 is to make less aggressive without reducing . They do this in many ways for using film-encapsulation, chirally actives, non-acid and patented anti-erythema . Of course, using any strength actives, for example and fruit acids, will cause some to even the toughest skins, but Medik8 pharmacologists have minimised the degree of irritation and in some cases made it absent all .
Medik8 only uses and formulates proven that real skin benefits and Medik8 uses chirally correct actives wherever which is said to make them more active and less due to the behind the molecules. Medik8 are specifically designed to be suitable for people with skin without ever .
Medik8 will only be to dermatologists, surgeons, specialist skincare doctors, medical clinicians, derma-pharmacists, qualified professionals and specialist . Every authorised must have a Medik8 consultant available at the point of purchase to answer customers’ skin care and product queries.
FACE
Cleanse
oneCleanse™, poreCleanse™, betaCleanse™, Red Cleanse, creamCleanse™
PREVENT
C-Tetra®, CE-Tetra®, βlue AOX™, Firewall®
CORRECT
Growth Factor, Eye TR™, betagel™, 40, 3 TR™, White Balance™, Red Alert®, Firma Derma®, Dark Circles™, Light Amplifier™, Firewall®
HYDRATE
Hydr8™ Day, Hydr8™ B5, Hydr8™Night
Range - Pretox® 20, Infin8, Pretox® Filler, Pretox® Eyelift, Pretox® Pout
BODY
Hydr8™ Body, Red Alert®, Forte®, (plus of Hydr8 Body™ & White Balance™, Hydr8 Body™ & Retinol 40)
C-Tetra® - contains 3% Ascorbate, the most potent and highly stable derivative of C . has been shown to have up to 4 times the of acid and other such as MAP ( phosphate).
βlue AOX™- the active within Blue AOX™ have effects to protect the skin from damage and encourage the skin’s ability to repair itself. Chirally copper PCA, a super antioxidant, has been and patented by Medik8 therefore Blue AOX™ technology is exclusive to Medik8 skincare.
Retinol - has been shown in several clinical trials to combat common such as facial wrinkles, lines, folds and a loss of firmness by stimulating collagen and acid production. has also been proven to improve skin and texture, plus anti-acne and pore-minimising effects, all leading to a more youthful skin appearance.
DMAE - the extremely of DMAE, a well known lifting ingredient, has an energising effect on the nerve cells the muscles of facial from drooping and consequently the skin from sagging. DMAE increases levels of the brain neurotransmitter called Acetylcholine by acting as a . Acetylcholine, in turn, causes muscles to adopt high tonic levels to . DMAE is also an antioxidant, which promotes the cell membranes stability and shows the ability to boost the effects of other antioxidants.
Cusodase-P™- Firewall this new unique anti-ageing complex, a blend of actives the Firewall antioxidant molecule that’s 40 times than vitamin C in the Total Antioxidant assay test, yet remains stable. It includes:
This combination of ingredients at concentrations, a very powerful and stable antioxidant serum with great .
Pretox - contains an hexapeptide of amino acids to reduce the depth of the in the face caused by the contraction of the muscles during facial expression, especially in the forehead and around the eyes. the ageing of the skin induced by facial caused by excessive catecholamine (neurotransmitter) release. Unlike Botulinum Toxin type A (such as Botox®), Pretox® does not the muscle completely. Instead it gently and reduces the strength of muscle contractions, thus the formation of new lines and is and old lines appear much less - you with smoother, younger looking skin.
The main active ingredients in the range include Hyaluronic OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling, Dermis Repair Peptide, Collagen Plumping Peptide, Brighteners Peptide, Hexapeptide and Infin8 .
Products within the Medik8 range claim to be able to a number of issues within the skin.
Free Radical Damage
The Medik8 range has antioxidant serums that help combat and environmental free-radical damage to the skin. C has been shown to trigger collagen synthesis, the skin’s elasticity and density as well as the skin’s and brighten the complexion, whilst preventing skin photo-ageing, fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
Ageing
The Medik8 Range is a of treatment products to help restore youthfulness to the skin by working on the signs of ageing. Retinol products address skin-ageing causes, including photo-ageing and collagen damage. combat . Telomere extenders tackle and engage dark and puffiness under the eyes.
Hyperpigmented Skin and (Sun Damage)
Hyperpigmented skin on the neck, body and backs of hands can now be targeted with the combination of Medik8’s White Serum and Hydr8 Body. You can protect your skin from photo-ageing (ageing caused by exposure to the sun) and hyperpigmentation with Medik8 broad sunscreen moisturisers. Professional products formulated to ‘hydr8’ the four main skin type, from to mature skin types. Hydrating dry, tired skin and whilst restoring suppleness and softness. Formulated to condition and dry and chapped skin, with control using their "Moisture Magnet™" technology.
Redness
Red Alert® helps to fade and clear thread veins, skin and bruises by anti-oxidation, vein-wall and enhanced coagulation (blood clotting at the site of damage). There is no stronger topical formula for cosmetically managing skin according to Medik8.
Cellulite
Lipomelt Forte is designed to the initiation of fat break down, cell metabolism, improve skin firmness, the appearance of orange peel skin (from cellulite) and effectively detoxify the skin cells. The product contains Serilesine® Hexapeptide, carefully and other clinically proven actives, formulated to high concentrations to which is the dermaceutical key to and a silhouette. Proven results in 6-8 weeks if used as directed according to Medik8.
Uneven Skin
Wrinkled, skin on the body, neck and hands can now be with the combination of Medik8’s 40 Boost and Hydr8 Body. has been proven to help the of collagen, whilst helping to the thickness of the epidermis; leading to fresher, more supple skin.
use can cause side if used incorrectly. To build up skin tolerance to Retinol, allow 3 day between applications for a minimum of 2 weeks. When using this product care is needed. Consult with your GP before commencing a Retinol regime if pregnant, breast feeding, skin procedures or taking for acne such as Tretinoin (Roaccutane®).
Retail prices for the various within the Medik8 range start from £30.00.
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