Medik 8 Crystal Retinal 3

Vitamin A is one of the most popular substances for skin care. It acts against pimples, reverses skin aging and reduces pigmentation. If you don’t have experience with it yet, the CRYSTAL RETINAL 3 stable night serum with 0.03% encapsulated retinaldehyde will be right for you.

Vitamin A for rejuvenation

Classical retinol (vitamin A), as well as retinaldehyde and retinoic acid, belong to the same family of retinoids, i.e. substances derived from vitamin A. They have an extraordinary effect on the skin, rejuvenating it, preventing skin ageing, regulating excessive pigmentation and stimulating skin renewal at the cellular level. In addition, they also purify the skin.

Rejuvenates in just four weeks

• Renews the skin at the cellular level
• Visibly smoothes fine lines and wrinkles
• Firms the skin and promotes its elasticity
• Acts against acne-causing bacteria to promote skin purification
• Hydrates

11x faster action than retinol

The biologically active form of vitamin A, the one that acts on the skin, is retinoic acid. Neither retinal nor retinaldehyde are active on their own; they must first be converted into retinoic acid in the skin. In the case of retinol, it must first be converted to retinal and then to retinoic acid; in the case of retinal (retinaldehyde), only one step is needed to convert it to this biologically active form. As a result, the effect of retinaldehyde on the skin is 11 times faster than that of classic retinol.

For beginners with retinoids

CRYSTAL RETINAL 3 Night Serum 0.03% encapsulated with retinaldehyde is suitable for all those who are not yet experienced with the use of vitamin A (retinol) and other retinoids, or have already tried products with their lower concentration and want to take their care a step higher. It is also suitable for those who do not yet notice signs of ageing in their skin but are trying to counteract it preventively.

A range of products with increasing concentration

CRYSTAL RETINAL is a night serum from Medik8 with retinaldehyde as the main active ingredient. At the same time, it is also a complete product line with four different concentrations of this active ingredient.

• CRYSTAL RETINAL 1 with 0.01% retinal suitable for youthful problematic or hypersensitive skin
• CRYSTAL RETINAL 3 with 0.03% retinal suitable for those who have no experience with retinoids
• CRYSTAL RETINAL 6 with 0.06% retinal is suitable for skin accustomed to retinoid application that wants to benefit from a higher concentration of retinoids
• CRYSTAL RETINAL 10 with 0.1% retinal is the strongest retinal serum suitable for mature skin with visible signs of aging

Night serum suitable for …

• Youthful skin
• Those who have no experience with vitamin A so far
• Those who want to prevent skin ageing
• Skin that needs protection from external stressors

Moisturises the skin in addition

In addition to the retinaldehyde content, the serum contains moisturizing and emollient substances such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin E, which include moisture to all layers of the skin and prevent them from drying out, which can sometimes occur after the application of retinoids.

Anti-wrinkle composition

Encapsulated retinal (retinaldehyde):
An effective derivative of vitamin A that can act up to 11 times faster than conventional forms of retinol, yet remains just as gentle on the skin. Reduces the P. acnes bacteria responsible for pimples and other acne symptoms. Visibly improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, skin texture and evens skin tone.

Hyaluronic Acid:
A highly effective ingredient that locks moisture in the skin, promoting balanced hydration and skin elasticity. It can hold up to a thousand times its own weight in water.

Glycerin:
One of the skin’s natural moisturizing factors and an effective humectant that promotes the functioning of the skin’s natural barrier and prevents transepidermal water loss.

Vitamin C:
An antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals that form in the skin due to UV rays, thus fighting the appearance of visible signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation.

Vitamin E:
A powerful free radical neutralizing antioxidant that stimulates skin hydration and rejuvenation. Together with vitamin C, they act synergistically and increase their antioxidant effect.

CRYSTAL RETINAL enjoy the evening

• After evening cleansing, apply a small amount to the skin and décolleté before applying a traditional moisturizer. As with retinol products, apply gradually and allow the skin to get used to it. Apply twice a week for the first two weeks and every other day for the following two weeks. After a month, you can apply daily.
• 30 ml pack for up to 100 applications
• In case of pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult a physician for use

Wear sunscreen

Do not forget to apply a daily UV-protecting product, which should be continued for up to one week after the CRYSTAL RETINAL has been applied. The retinaldehyde contained may increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sun’s rays.

Please note: Products containing vitamin A are not suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women.