Medik8 | Official Manufacturer's Website | Solution Based & Injection-Free Skincare Biotechnology
Medik8
- Pioneering Green Cosmeceuticals
Bio-available ingredients Green chemistry technologies 100% Soap-free No harsh detergents SLES, SLS & Sulphate Free 100% Paraben Free (by the end of 2009) Environmental Group FSC Approved Packaging
Apart from a general appetite from skin
care users towards natural and organic cosmetics, it just
so happens that some of the finest ingredients used in today's
cosmeceuticals are actually derived from natural sources.
Medik8 uses green chemistry which is an emerging field of
science that refers to more environmental and skin friendly
manufacturing techniques especially with regard to the production
and extraction of actives. Medik8 avoid using ethoxylation
techniques for example.
Medik8 promise to use the green biochemistry techniques
wherever it does not compromise the user’s sensitivity
or the product’s effectiveness – this is why
Medik8 is a pioneering green cosmeceutical range.
Even though Medik8 is not marketed
as a 'Natural' or 'Organic' brand - it is actually entitled
to label itself as Medik8 Natural or even Medik8 Organic.
Of course, every Medik8 formula complies fully with the
European Union's EC Cosmetics Directive 1976 (as amended)
but what is more surprising given Medik8 is a high-end cosmeceutical
company is that the majority of Medik8 formulae also meets
and in many cases far exceed the requirements set by organic
and natural certification bodies such as the Soil Association,
BDIH, Ecocert and Organic Farmers & Growers. Medik8
have chosen at this stage not to gain organic certification
as we do not wish this process to detract from the more
important company focus of results based research.
Medik8 is a pioneering skin research company working in the field of sensitive skin green cosmeceuticals. Results without the irritation! It is a myth that a product designed for sensitive skin would be less effective just because it is less irritating. In fact, latest independent research finds the opposite. Most skin is sensitive, it is just to what degree that distinguishes it from others. A simple change of washing powder can demonstrate this. People of all ages and skin types can periodically suffer from sensitive skin, making them particularly susceptible to certain irritating cosmeceutical ingredients. In fact, those suffering from acne, rosacea or psoriasis usually have greater skin sensitivity. Medik8 also recognise that people with sensitive skin and redness can also have oily, dry or combinations skin which is why our range for sensitive skin encompasses all skin types rather than offering one sensitive option. The challenge for Medik8 is to make effective professional skincare formulae less aggressive without reducing potency. We do this in many ways, for example using film-encapsulation, chirally correct actives, non-acid derivatives and patented anti-erythema technologies.
