Crystal Retinal 6
Description
Crystal Retinal 6 – Ultimate Overnight Vitamin A Serum with 0.06% Stabilised Retinaldehyde
Formulated with retinaldehyde, a super-charged derivative of vitamin A, Crystal Retinal 6 works with the skin’s natural mechanisms to enhance collagen production and speed up cellular turnover. Provides results comparable to clinical-grade vitamin A, working upto 11x faster in the skin than classic forms of retinol. This ground-breaking night serum-cream firms, plumps and restores skin, visibly minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to reveal a healthier, more youthful, even-toned complexion. With multi-weight hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, it hydrates the skin at every level whilst strengthening the skin’s barrier to keep moisture locked in tight. Lightweight and luxurious, Crystal Retinal™’s silk-like texture sinks effortlessly into skin to nurture and renew the complexion.
Type: Correct
Skin Type: Acne, Anti-Ageing, Combination, Dry, Mature, Normal, Oily, Pigmentation, Problem Prone, Rosacea, Sensitive
Size: 30ml
Key Benefits
Supercharged derivative of vitamin A
Comparable results to clinical grade vitamin A, works upto 11x faster in the skin than classic forms of retinol, promotes a healthier, balanced complexion
Patented time-release delivery system that encapsulates retinaldehyde in a crystal molecular vehicle
Hydrates skin, In just 4 weeks skin looks noticeably more youthful,
Directions For Use
After cleansing in the evening, blend a small amount over face and neck before your regular Medik8 hydrator
Crystal Retinal application should be phased in gradually. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other day for the next 2 weeks, then every day
Always wear sunscreen during the day while using this product at night and for a week afterwards
Key Ingredients
Retinal/Retinaldehyde: A supercharged derivative of vitamin A, it can work up to 11x faster than classic forms of retinol, while being as gentle to the skin. It also diminishes P. acnes, the bacteria responsible for breakouts. Overall, it visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while enhancing tone and texture
Hyaluronic Acid: Acts as a moisture-keeper to maintain hydration levels and elasticity within the skin. It holds up to 1000 times its own weight in water
Glycerin: An effective humectant and one of the natural moisturising factors of the skin. Contributes to enhancing the skin’s natural barrier function and reducing the TEWL (transepidermal water loss)
Vitamin C: An antioxidant which quenches UV-induced free radicals to fight against visible signs of ageing
Vitamin E: A powerful antioxidant to quench free radicals. Also an effective anti-ageing and moisturising ingredient
Vitamin C and vitamin E in combination synergistically boosts the overall antioxidant effect
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