Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 30ml

Vitamin A taken to the next level. Crystal Retinal™ is an advanced anti-ageing serum formulated with stabilised retinaldehyde (retinal), a next-generation form of vitamin A. Not to be confused with ""retinol"" (the classic form), retinaldehyde has been desmonstrated in multiple scientific studies to be more effective than retinol, but without added irritation.

Retinal can deliver results comparable to clinical-grade vitamin A up to 11 times faster than retinol. Stabilised using patented crystal encapsulation and a patent pending carrot seed complex, this innovative overnight serum visibly minimises fine lines and wrinkles; firming and plumping the complexion to resurface skin texture and create an overall youthful appearance. The vitamin A is released gradually into the skin during the night, for minimal irritation.

Also featuring hyaluronic acid and glycerin to draw moisture to every level of the skin, leaving it hydrated and visibly supple.

As well as addressing signs of ageing, Crystal Retinal helps to reduce blemish-causing bacteria, visibly improving the clarity of the complexion.

Medik8 offer progressive concentrations of Crystal Retinal products which form the Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ladder. Crystal Retinal 3, containing 0.03% retinaldehyde, is where most users start.

Key benefits:
- A youthful-looking complexion
- Results up to 11x faster than retinol
- Visibly improves lines and wrinkles, sun damage and uneven skin tone
- Reduces the appearance of blemishes
- Stable formulation retains potency over time

Technologies:
- 0.03% Retinaldehyde
- Crystal Encapsulation
- Carrot Seed Stability Complex
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Glycerin

Medik8 recommend a simple, highly effective anti-ageing strategy of using vitamin C and sunscreen in the morning and vitamin A at night. This strategy is called: CSA.

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Ingrédients

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Isododecane, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Cyclodextrin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Retinal, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Sodium Polyaspartate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dipteryx Odorata (Tonka) Bean Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, BHT, Coumarin, CI 14700 (Red 4).