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.

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