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Buy Now. Pay Later with Klarna.

  Buy Now. Pay Later with Klarna. Wishing you could buy the Medik8 you love today, without the agonising wait until pay day? We hear you. That’s why we’ve partnered with Klarna to bring you new ways to pay at...

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DEEP HYDRATION DIVE INTO H.E.O.

Skin moisturisation is crucial to the health of the skin. As we age, our skin’s ability to naturally moisturise decreases, therefore a little help may be needed. Other factors like changes in weather, humidity, temperature and lifestyle can also have an effect on our skin’s moisture levels. Dry and dehydrated skin can be bad for the skin, and has the potential to lead to an impaired skin barrier - resulting in sallow, lacklustre skin, fine lines and wrinkles, flaking, sensitisation, uneven skin texture and tone...

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All About Acids

ALL ABOUT ACIDS Exfoliating acids can be your skin’s superhero; they can exfoliate, smooth and visibly brighten many stubborn skin concerns. As some of the most well-proven ingredients in skincare, they have the potential to transform skin tone and texture...

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Menopausal Skincare

Going through menopause can be a stressful time, especially because your skin can be fluctuating alongside your hormones. During the menopause, skin undergoes a number of changes which everyone experiences a little differently.  For many people, skin loses tone, elasticity...

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The Best Ingredients For Targeting Blemish-Prone Skin

    Struggling with blemishes? Delve into Medik8’s expertly-curated breakdown on breakouts and comprehensive guide to blemish-busting ingredients.  What Is Blemish-Prone Skin? Blemishes occur in many shapes, sizes, and at multiple stages of life - as well as on various...

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Experts in Vitamin A

Retinol is loved by doctors, beauty bloggers and skincare enthusiasts the world over. It’s a widely accepted notion that nothing without prescription can improve the signs of photoageing quite like it. In fact, little else even comes close. That’s why it...

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The Medik8 Guide to Blemishes

What is a blemish? A blemish can be any kind of spot, discoloration or mark on the skin, but in most circumstances ‘blemish’ refers to breakouts. A blemish is a clogged pore which can be raised, red and sore.  What...

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Top 10 Retinaldehyde Questions Answered

1. What is retinaldehyde? Retinaldehyde is a revolutionary form of vitamin A. It is proven to be 11x faster-acting than the classic form of vitamin A, retinol[1], yet is a notoriously unstable molecule therefore potent retinaldehyde is rarely found in...

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What is a PHA (polyhydroxy acid)?

There is a new kind of exfoliating acid that is ready and waiting to steal the skincare spotlight: polyhydroxy acids (PHAs). The ultra-effective power of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) can be just that bit too...

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Blue Light & The Sun

Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important tools you can use to prevent premature ageing. That’s why sunscreen is one third of our CSA philosophy - vitamin C and sunscreen by day, and vitamin A...

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