CosBeauty Magazine #96

significant published studies proving
its efficacy; in particular, it is proven
to be 11 times faster acting than
traditional retinol.’
However, retinal is notoriously
difficult to stabilise. That’s why you
won’t find it in many other brands.
But Medik8 has developed a delicate
crystal-shaped encapsulation system
which breaks down on contact with
the skin to slowly feed it over time,
overcoming any stability struggle. This is
the closest thing to prescription-strength
retinoic acid – the biologically active
form on the skin – but you don’t need a
prescription to get your hands on it.
The crystal encapsulation system
enables the product to be time-released
throughout the night. This means
retinaldehyde is just as gentle on the
skin as retinol, but has effects similar
to prescription-strength retinoic acid.
‘The clever encapsulation system
avoids any of the well-documented
Vitamin A side effects that can come
with stronger formulations, such as
flaking and redness,’ Isaacs explains.
‘Customers who try this Crystal
Retinal seem to universally adore it;
it’s one of our bestsellers for a reason.’
Another advantage is that, unlike
many other forms of Vitamin A,
retinaldehyde has the added benefit of
having direct antibacterial properties,
making it an ideal anti-ageing
ingredient for blemish-prone skin.
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