Also known as panthenol, vitamin B5 helps the skin to retain moisture, while supporting the regeneration of skin cells. Natural Moisturising Factors - Found naturally in the upper layers of the skin, Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF) work to attract and retain water. NMF levels in the skin decline as we age, therefore NMF components, including urea, amino acids and sodium PCA work to restore hydration within the complexion. Discover youthful skin with Medik8 Crystal Retinal, the ground-breaking serum that reinvented vitamin A skincare. Featuring retinaldehyde, the next-generation retinoid that is 11x faster acting than retinol [1], now available in a series of 5 progressive strengths to accompany you on your journey to Beautiful Skin For Life. Glyceryl glucoside helps to balance hydration levels throughout the skin by opening up moisture tunnels for deep, long-lasting and carefully distributed hydration. Proven via independent clinical study on Hydr8 B5 Intense conducted over 4 weeks on 33 participants

Unlike other forms of vitamin A, our Crystal Retinal formula is suitable for even the most sensitive skins.

Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF): Your skin instinctively produces Natural Moisturising Factors, such as amino acids, fatty acids and sodium PCA, which it uses to boost water retention. These components increase hydration, which in turn helps to recharge the skin’s flexibility and help it to function in optimal conditions. Featuring hydration heroes multi-weight hyaluronic acid and natural moisturising factors (NMF) to immediately restore lost moisture levels in the skin. When put to the test, 100% of dry and dehydrated skin types showed a visible improvement to skin hydration.* Multi-weight hyaluronic acid works to draw water from the lower layers of the skin and in from the environment to rehydrate the upper, visible layer of the skin. Vitamin B5 and biosaccharide gum are larger molecules that sit on the surface of the skin, to prevent this restored skin hydration from escaping, whilst smoothing the look of skin. Soy extract helps to support the skin's natural hyaluronic acid production, while purple superfood saskatoon berry works to fight the enzymes that break this production down, optimising the function of the skin's natural moisture network. Discover youthful skin with Medik8 Crystal Retinal, the one-of-a-kind, ground-breaking serum that reinvented vitamin A skincare. Available in a series of progressive strengths to accompany you on your journey to Beautiful Skin For Life. WHO IS THIS FOR Crystal Retinal is our ‘everyone’ vitamin A. It is renowned for its universal hydrating texture and low-irritation potential, while delivering profound, proven age-defying results.

Also known as panthenol, vitamin B5 helps the skin to retain moisture, while supporting the regeneration of skin cells. ​​ ​​​Natural Moisturising Factors A natural and potent antioxidant, soy is able to help stimulate the skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid, alongside helping to enhance collagen synthesis for youthful-looking and hydrated skin. Glyceryl Glucoside Extremely sensitive skins should start low on Crystal Retinal 1 (0.01% retinal), with Crystal Retinal 3 (0.03%) best for sensitive skins or for those nervous about using retinal. Most people can start on Crystal Retinal 6 (0.06%) and gradually move up to Crystal Retinal 10 (0.1%) & 20 (0.2%) for clinical-strength results. Amplify: Biosaccharide gumworks in conjunction with hyaluronic acidwhich can deliver immediate and long-term hydration for all-day moisture. This can lead to a lasting reservoir of hyaluronic acidin the upper layers of the skin for added bounce and moisture.

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Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF), found naturally in the upper layers of skin, are replenished with Hydr8 B5 Intense. They help to retain and boost hydration, while recharging the skin's flexibility to withstand dehydrating changes to its environment. Extremely sensitive skins should start low on Crystal Retinal 1 (0.01% retinal), with Crystal Retinal 3 (0.03%) best for sensitive skins or for those nervous about using retinal. Most people can start on Crystal Retinal 6 (0.06%) and gradually move up to Crystal Retinal 10 (0.1%) & 20 (0.2%) for clinical-strength results. RETINAL VS RETINOL Retinol is two conversion steps away from active retinoid ‘retinoic acid’, whereas retinal is just one step away. So you get faster, elevated results. Medik8 are true experts in retinol ( vitamin A) skincare. Believing that vitamin A is the most important ingredient in anti-ageing skincare, it boasts a wealth of skin benefits, like speeding up your cellular renewal, and reducing your sebum production for optimal skin health. Medik8 has perfected the careful balance of stabilising vitamin A and ensuring it reaches your skin by controlled release to ensure the maximum level of potency whilst giving minimal irritation to your skin. Start with Crystal Retinal 1 and slowly build your way up for effective, visible results.

Retinal is the only form of vitamin A with antibacterial properties, making it perfect for oily or blemish-prone complexions.Protect: Purple-hued superfood saskatoon berry helps to fight the enzymes that break down hyaluronic acidwithin the skin, preserving its moisture-boosting power. Skin dryness and dehydration is one of the most common skin concerns. It is made worse by seasonal changes that can sap water content from the skin. Dehydrated skin can be evident by feelings of skin tightness, crepiness, and more profound lines and wrinkles. Hydr8 B5 Intense takes a 360° approach to skin hydration; designed to immediately restore skin of hydration, while working to reinvigorate the skin’s natural moisture network for long-lasting results. Superfood antioxidants including saskatoon berry help to boost and protect the natural production of hyaluronic acid within the skin. The skin is drenched in long-lasting moisture, to smooth and plump visible signs of crepiness, sagging and dehydration lines.