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Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense

Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense

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  • Intensely hydrating serum
  • Lightweight texture
  • Soothes, calms and hydrates
  • Perfect for all skin types
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Dry Skin
Pigmentation

Maintaining the same textual characteristics of the original best-seller, this lightweight, fast-absorbing serum upgrade is the ultimate antidote for parched, dry skin. Just a few drops twice a day will leave your skin hydrated beyond recognition. Simply massage the berry-toned serum into skin and feel the difference in a matter of seconds. The super-soft serum receives its vibrant purple hue from antioxidant-rich saskatoon berry. This nourishing superfood protects the skin’s natural stores of hyaluronic acid to promote a supple complexion from the inside out. This intensive serum leaves the complexion endlessly plump and dewy.

Key Benefits

Maintaining the same textual characteristics of the original best-seller, this lightweight, fast-absorbing serum upgrade is the ultimate antidote for parched, dry skin. Just a few drops twice a day will leave your skin hydrated beyond recognition. Simply massage the berry-toned serum into skin and feel the difference in a matter of seconds. The super-soft serum receives its vibrant purple hue from antioxidant-rich saskatoon berry. This nourishing superfood protects the skin’s natural stores of hyaluronic acid to promote a supple complexion from the inside out. This intensive serum leaves the complexion endlessly plump and dewy.

  • Lightweight, fast-absorbing serum upgrade is the ultimate antidote for parched dry skin
  • The super-soft serum receives its vibrant purple hue from antioxidant-rich saskatoon berry
  • Leaves the complexion endlessly plump and dewy

After cleansing in the morning and evening, massage Hydr8 B5 Intense™ across the face, neck and décolletage. If using in the morning, leave to absorb before applying moisturiser and sunscreen. For overnight rejuvenation, after Hydr8 B5 Intense has absorbed into your skin, follow up with your vitamin A serum or moisturiser.

Aqua (Water), Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Urea, Creatine, Allantoin, Diglycerin, Amelanchier Alnifolia (Saskatoon) Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Daucus Carota Sativa (Black Carrot) Juice, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Lysine, PCA, Sorbitol, Trehalose, Calcium Pantothenate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acetyl Glucosamine, Taurine, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Lysine HCl, Alanine, Arginine, Histidine HCl, Serine, Proline, Glutamic Acid, Threonine, Valine, Leucine, Glycine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid.

Medik8

Medik8 products are built on the ground breaking methodology of the CSA philosophy. The simple yet impactful skincare regime follows the approach of Vitamin C + Sunscreen by day and Vitamin A by night.

Medik8 Vitamin C products like Medik8 C-Tetra focuses on building shields against daily life while promoting the production of collagen.

Medik8 sunscreen products like Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect focus on high strengths sun protection to protect your skin from sun damage

Medik8 Vitamin A night creams and serums focus on cellular renewal and reduce production of sebum. Whether you’re starting out with Crystal Retinal 1 or advanced Intelligent Retinol 10TR, Medik8 Vitamin A serums are some of the most advanced in skincare

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Ingredient
Glycerin
What It Is

Glycerin works as a humectant, it attracts moisture from the air into the stratum corneum (top layer of skin), and due to its low molecular weight, will continue to draw moisture to the deeper layers of the dermis.

Glycerin also treats several skin disorders, ranging from dry skin to wound healing. The ingredient has the potential of improving your overall internal health as well.

Due to its versatility and ability to moisturise, it’s used in everything from lotions to soaps to toners.

What It Does

How to use in your skincare routine?

Products with glycerin can be used topically multiple times a day. You can safely and effectively use this ingredient in nearly every single step of your skin care routine. Several skin care brands use glycerin when formulating everything from cleansers and toners, to serums and moisturisers.

Benefits
  • Glycerin tightens and firms - Use this ingredient for a few weeks or even a few days and we think you'll find that it plumps and softens your look significantly, especially if you have more mature skin.
  • It improves your complexion - Glycerin is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores.
  • It brightens - Between glycerin’s rejuvenating properties and its ability to moisturise, glycerin plays a key role in keeping skin looking bright and luminous.
  • The ingredient is also a good choice for sensitive skin. Because it’s a natural component of skin, it calms redness and inflammation. It’s one of the gentler ingredients you can find in skin care products and can even help alleviate sensitivity over time.
Vitamin B5
What It Is

Vitamin B5 is also called pantothenic acid and once consumed, its main function is to convert carbohydrates into glucose for energy. Nevertheless, it is also used in supplements and within skincare (applied topically) to promote healthy-looking skin.

Vitamin B5 found to have anti-inflammatory, skin barrier-strengthening, and wound-healing properties.

What It Does

How to use in your skincare routine?

The beauty of the ingredient is that it does not increase photosensitivity, which means it can be used both morning and/or night, and it plays well with other ingredients.

We advise you wash your face and use a toner to remove excess dirt and grime, then following that up with a lotion or cream that contains Vitamin B5. Because it's highly unlikely to cause any type of irritation, using it even multiple times a day shouldn't pose any problems

Benefits

Vitamin B5 has many beneficial properties from a skincare point of view.

Firstly, it stabilises the skin’s barrier which means that your skin retains more water, moisturising it and helping it to maintain its softness and elasticity. As a result, it becomes plumper and may even reduce fine lines as it smoothes the skin’s surface.

Vitamin B5 has also been recognised to help with more chronic conditions such as cystic acne, eczema and rosacea as it enhances the healing process of the skin and reduces blemishes.

This vitamin is generally gentle and safe for everyone with low chances of irritating the skin, and those with oily skin may also like it, as it provides very lightweight moisturisation.

Lactic Acid
What It Is

Lactic acid is a chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose a carbohydrate found in milk. ‌Like glycolic and mandelic acids, this acid belongs to the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) family. AHAs are water-soluble organic compounds that, in cosmetic formulations, offer unparalleled benefits for the skin.

What It Does

It’s advised that you gradually introduce this exfoliant into your daily routine.

And while most lactic acid products are suggested for use before bed, you should always carefully read the instructions and labels. If you’ve got sensitive or tricky skin, do a patch test with the product before going all the way.

Since AHAs, including lactic acid, work to peel away and soften the top layer of your epidermis, there’s always a risk that your skin can be more exposed to the elements, including the sun.

Therefore, it’s advised that you pair your lactic acid use with a sunscreen or a SPF-containing product.

Benefits

Lactic acid has many known perks. It increases cell turnover and helps eliminate accumulated dead skin cells on the epidermis — the top layer of the skin.

After using lactic acid, you'll notice a brighter and smoother complexion. This AHA exfoliant helps treat moderate to severe hyper-pigmentation. It can fade out age spots and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and highly visible pores. This acid is one of the mildest forms of AHA, so it's safe to use it on sensitive skin in the right concentrations.

 

AHAs / BHAs / PHAs
What It Is

The world of acids can be divided into a few categories, three to be precise: Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs) and the underdog, Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs). If you're using a skincare acid, it'll fall into one of these three categories.

AHAs

These may ring some bells as you're bound to find an AHA already hiding in your skincare routine. AHAs are chemical exfoliators that can be extremely helpful for oily or blemish-prone skin if used on a regular basis.
The top dogs in this category are Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid. You can find them mixed in with serums, moisturisers, cleansers and toners, depending on how high of a dosage you want to use (the smaller the percentage, the less potent the formula).

BHAs

Whilst they are also chemical exfoliators, AHAs and BHAs treat different skin problems.
AHAs are ideal for those concerned with ageing skin, whereas BHAs are best for those who are one the oilier side of the skincare spectrum and struggle with acne, blackheads and milia (the little white bumps you sometimes see under the skin).
Whilst AHAs are only water soluble, BHAs are oil soluble, which is why they are ideal for those struggling with an oil-slick T-zone. They can get below the oil that’s clogging up your skin and also have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. So they help spots disappear quicker and calm any redness.
The most popular BHA is Salicylic Acid. It can be found in a range of different formulas targeted at spot treatments.

PHAs

The underdog of the acid trilogy, PHAs don't get the praise they deserve.

"PHAs (AKA Polyhydroxy Acids) are very similar to traditional alpha hydroxy acids, because both work by breaking down the 'glue' that binds dull, dead cells to the surface of the skin." Daniel Isaacs, Scientific Director at Medik8

They're especially beneficial for those who find other acids too strong. 'Even very sensitive skin types can harness the resurfacing powers of PHAs,' says Daniel. 'In clinical studies, they have been proven to be compatible with dry, itchy skin conditions such as eczema and atopic rosacea.'
The most common PHA acids are Gluconolactone, Galactose and Lactobionic - bit of a mouthful to say but well worth looking out for the next time you’re in the market for a new chemical exfoliant.

Hyaluronic Acid
What It Is

Hyaluronic-acid a substance that retains moisture and is capable of binding over one thousand times its weight in water. This substance is naturally found in many areas of the human body, including the skin, eyes, and synovial fluid of the joints.

As we age, the production of key substances in the skin, including hyaluronic acid (along with collagen and elastin) decreases. As a result, our skin loses volume, hydration, and plumpness.

The substance works as a magnet for moisture, helping your cells retain as much of it as possible so that your skin feels and appears hydrated, plump and healthy.

What It Does

Moisturisers and serums are two of the most common form of hyaluronic acid.

  • Moisturisers. Use a moisturiser infused with hyaluronic acid at the time when you’d usually moisturise. Ideally, this would be 2 times a day and always after cleansing, exfoliating, or applying serums.
  • Serums. A hyaluronic acid serum involves a slightly different routine. After cleansing, use a toner on your skin and press a couple of drops of your serum into your face with the palms of your hands. Don’t forget to apply a moisturiser immediately afterward to seal in all that hydration.

This acid also plays well with most other skin actives, making it easy to pair with peels, retinols, vitamins, and other acids.

Benefits

When used in skincare products, including creams and serums, hyaluronic acid gives your complexion a boost by quickly increasing the skin's moisture level. It’s especially useful for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and age lines.

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