Nadine Dilong Medik8’s Head of Product, Hannah Biggerstaff, tells us about the professional-only product:
When concepting any new product, we look to solve real problems by finding legitimate gaps in our customers’ skincare experiences and developing new technologies to solve these – adding genuine value to our customers’ lives by delivering everything their skin wants and needs. We call this approach; Results Without Compromise.
With the spotlight currently on retinoids, we’ve been seeing a rise in compromised skin barriers due to overuse of the likes of tretinoin and exfoliating acids, resulting in significant irritation and sensitivity. We wanted to remove the need for resorting to such measures with a readily available solution; a formula that was once perceived as impossible to create.
Crystal Retinal has come a long way since its early innovations in retinal stability six years ago, and is now available in six progressive strengths. The lower strengths (1-3) are designed for sensitive skins or those who are new to vitamin A, while the higher strengths (6-20 & now 24) give more experienced vitamin A users the opportunity to intensify their visible age-defying results over time.
For those who are new to retinoids (or new to higher strengths), the skin can take time to adjust. Retinoids cause the skin cells to renew themselves quickly and it can take time for the skin to catch up as well as to build up tolerance. The unique Crystal Retinal ladder was developed to help the skin gradually acclimatise to reap the maximum benefits of retinoids, while remaining comfortable with the skin barrier intact. Start low and slow, and work up the ladder over time to achieve professional-grade results.
INTRODUCING CRYSTAL RETINAL 24
HIGHER, STRONGER, FASTER WRINKLE REDUCTION.
OUR MOST POWERFUL RETINAL EVER MADE.
Medik8 continues to reign at the forefront of retinoid innovation, bringing one of the highest non-prescription retinal to the market; Crystal Retinal 24. This powerhouse vitamin A night serum is formulated with 0.24% retinaldehyde which is clinically proven to act 11x faster than standard retinol[1] to visibly smooth, brighten and firm skin. The result? The most powerful age-defying results without a prescription.
Crystal Retinal 24 is the pinnacle of Medik8’s unique Crystal Retinal ladder, for expert vitamin A users looking for the highest concentration of retinaldehyde. Joining the existing line up of Crystal Retinal strengths (1, 3, 6, 10 and 20), expert users will need to have used 2 full tubes of Crystal Retinal 20 or used it continuously for 3 months (whichever is sooner), in order to power up to Crystal Retinal 24.
90% of users agreed that Crystal Retinal 24 is the most powerful and effective anti-ageing product they have ever used[2]
For more information, visit advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au
[1] G. Siegenthaler et al., Retinol and retinal metabolism, Biochemical Journal, 1990, 268, pp 371-378.
[2] Proven via independent clinical study on the Crystal Retinal ladder tested on 30 participants over 24 weeks.
