80% of all signs of skin ageing are caused by sun exposure¹ which is why it’s essential to incorporate a high protection sunscreen in any skincare routine. UVB rays target the upper layers of the skin, causing sunburn and even skin cancer; while UVA rays penetrate deeper, devastating collagen and creating harmful free radicals which cause premature skin ageing.

At Medik8, we work tirelessly to create innovative formulations that embrace cutting-edge science. Our collection of high-performance sunscreens are expertly formulated using premium UV filters, in a range of beautiful textures that are 100% vegan & cruelty free.

The Medik8 Sunscreen Difference

Stability:

• Premium, advanced, photostable UV filters that are skin friendly

Protection:

• Extra protection from environmental factors: pollution, infra-red, blue light, glycation ageing and DNA repair enzymes

Elegant Formulations

• Superior sunscreen filters incorporated into elegant formulations, that are lightweight and non-greasy

Medik8’s Advanced Suncare range accommodates specific skin needs, providing sun protection products in a moisturiser format, helping to actively treat specific skin concerns.

Research and clinical trials show photoageing is multifactorial, influenced not only by UVA and UVB rays, but also by free radical formation, infra-red rays, blue light & glycation.

At Medik8, our Advanced Suncare range offers 360-degree protection, with active ingredients to combat every aspect of skin ageing caused by these environmental factors:

Blue light – Blueberry Seed Oil acts as natural shield against blue light which causes hyperpigmentation and free radical damage.

Pollution – Marrubium Vulgare extract protects skin cells from pollutants, toxic free radicals, while strengthening the skin barrier and providing cell metabolism repair.

Infra-red light Carnosine is able to inhibit the breakdown of collagen when skin is exposed to infra-red light, which makes up around 49% of the sun’s rays.

Glycation the reaction between sugar molecules and protein molecules, resulting in an advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), modifies skin’s collagen and elastin which leads to fine lines and wrinkles.  Carnosine helps inhibit and block the glycation process in the skin.

DNA Repair Enzymes – no sunscreen is able to block 100% of UV rays which can still cause skin cell DNA damage. DNA Repair Enzymes recognise and correct DNA damage caused by exposure to UV, however their levels deplete with age.  Encapsulated Photolyase is a type of DNA Repair Enzyme derived from Plankton extract, that’s activated by light to rapidly repair DNA defects.

References:

1. F. Flament et al., Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2013, 6, pp 221-232

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