CosBeauty Magazine #94

SKIN
Q&A
with
Daniel Isaacs
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AT MEDIK8
WHY DOES MEDIK8
FOCUS ON PEPTIDES?
One of the frontrunners in cuttingedge
skincare science, peptides
are proven to be truly powerful in
targeting many different skin concerns.
At Medik8, we have harnessed the
many different powers of peptides
in our Peptide Family of products.
We have designed the range to be
the perfect addition to our proven
CSA philosophy (vitamin C and
sunscreen by day, vitamin A by night)
to transform your CSA foundation
into a bespoke routine made especially
for you.
WHY ARE PEPTIDES
IMPORTANT IN A
SKINCARE ROUTINE?
Peptides might be in the spotlight for
their incredible skin plumping powers,
but peptides are way more than a
one-trick pony. Each peptide has a
different action on the skin. Not just
for skin ageing but also for tackling
skin dullness, hyperpigmentation, antiglycation,
moisturising the skin and
much more. We wanted to harness
as many different peptide powers as
possible in our new Peptide Family.
The ideal addition to your CSA
routine, our full range of innovative
peptide combinations can help to
support many different skin concerns.
WHO ARE THEY
BEST FOR?
Anyone who is looking to improve
their general overall skin condition
or target specific skin concerns,
such as skin ageing, dullness,
hyperpigmentation or just improve
overall hydration.
HOW ARE THEY
BEST DELIVERED TO
THE SKIN?
Peptides can be quite large molecules
and can benefit from additional help
getting where they need to be in
the skin. Many of our peptides are
conjugated to fatty acids to make them
more oil-soluble and help them to
penetrate deeper into the skin. In our
Liquid Peptides formula, we also use
a drone-delivery system to help deliver
our peptides where they need to go
in the skin.
We recommend using peptides
alongside a CSA skincare routine
(vitamin C and sunscreen by day,
vitamin A by night).
HOW CAN
PROFESSIONALS
INCORPORATE THEM
INTO TREATMENTS?
At Medik8 we utilise our best
technology across our retail and
professional offerings. Many of
our facials include our best peptide
products. For instance, our Clarity
Facial contains both Clarity Peptides
and Bakuchiol Peptides and, depending
on the clients’ needs, our professional
therapists have the option to use Liquid
Peptides within our facials.
WHAT’S NEW IN PEPTIDE
RESEARCH?
A really interesting and innovative
peptide that is in our latest launch,
Oxy-R Peptides, is Tetrapeptide-30. It
works to help interrupt the pathways
that lead to discolourations and uneven
skin tone and will help visibly brighten,
improve clarity and combat all types of
hyperpigmentation concerns.
* Y M Kim et al, Oxyresveratrol and Hydroxystilbene
Compounds, Journal of Biological Cehmistry, 2002,
277(18) pp16340-4
WHERE
TO GET IT
Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides,
$124, 2x10ml – available at
www.medik8.com.au and Medik8
clinics throughout Australia.