Medik8 Retinol 40 is a concentrated booster serum containing 4.0% encapsulated all-trans retinol in its most purest and active over-the counter form. Medik8 Retinol 40 performs at it's most optimum when used inconjunction with your usual night hydrator. Clinical trials have shown retinol combat common skin-ageing concerns such as facial wrinkles, lines, folds and a loss of firmness by stimulating collagen and hyaluronic acid production. Retinol has also been proven to improve skin clarity and texture, promote anti-pigmentation plus demonstrate anti-acne and pore-minimizing effects, all leading to a more youthful skin appearance.
- Reduces the size and depth of wrinkles and lines
- Boosts firmness, plumpness and epidermal hydration
- Minimizes pore size and rough skin texture
- Reduces blotchy skin tone and signs of past blemishes
- Used with White Balance, helps fade melanin and prevent future hyperpigmentation
- Used with Medik8 'Beta' range of products, retinol can assist with managing acneic skin
- Infinate concentrations lead to economy and flexibility. Just one Retinol bottle, regardless of dose changes
- Ability to combine the stability benefits of a serum with cream application if preferred
- Novel time release mechanism reduces irritation by gently releasing actives over hours not minutes
- Enhanced stability over regular retinol products by using film encaspulation to protect retinol from oxidation
- Retinol 40 Boost Concentrate contains 4.0% all-trans retinol supported by vitamin E
Medik8 only use all-trans-retinol, the most bio active form of cosmeceutical Retinol available. Retinol 40 Boost Concentrate combines 4.0% all trans retinol with vitamin E in a molecular film fluid base. Retinol 40 is designed to incorporate with your usual night hydrator. Using the proprietory Medik8 'Retinol Ladder' system, it is possible to create an infinate number of concentrations of retinol from 0.1% upwards, with just one Retinol 40 bottle, leading to incredible economy and flexibility. Simply refer to the dosage guide.
Medik8 Retinol products use a novel Time-Release system to reduce the level of stinging that is very commonly reported by users of standard retinol products. It works by releasing active molecules over time rather than in one big 'hit'. The skin receives the same dose of retinol per application but spread out over hours not minutes. While people with sensitive skin may still find Retinol produces some stinging at first, the degree of sensitisation is markedly reduced.
An unfortuante weakness with standard Retinol is its instability. Retinol easily oxidises, becoming inactive, when exposed to oxygen either in the air or in the water of cream products. Even though Medik8 and some other professional brands have revolutionised Retinol stability with film encapsulation techniques this technology is not foolproof. Therefore, Medik8 have added three further enhancements to all their Retinol products ensure the highest potency at the time of use. Firstly, Medik8 Retinol is only formulated into non-aqueous serums (ie. no creams which contain water and oil mixed). Secondly, Medik8 Retinol batches are stored under inert Nitrogen gas while awaiting filling.
Medik8 Retinol 40 Boost Recommended Uses:
In the evening add one drop of Retinol 40 Boost Concentrate to your usual hydrator before applying to your face.
If using Retinol 40 Boost Concentrate in daylight, ensure that it is mixed with an SPF hydrator. Follow the doasge guide or the instructions of your skincare professional for alternative dosages.
Precautions: To build up skin tolerance to retinol, allow 3 day intervals between applications for a minimum of two weeks.Consult with your GP before commencing a retinol regime if pregnant, lactating, undergoing skin peeling procedures or taking prescription medication for acne.
Medik8 Retinol 40 Boost Ingredients:
Simmondsia Chinensis Oil, Tocopherol Acetate, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, BHT, BHA
