{"product_id":"medik8-crystal-retinal-6-30ml","title":"Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 30ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedik8 Crystal Retinal 6 is an evening serum-cream with 0.06% retinaldehyde (retinal), a form of vitamin A. It is the step up from Crystal Retinal 3 for skin already used to vitamin A, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines, resurface texture and renew the complexion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Retinal boosts skin's natural collagen production to resurface and renew the complexion, reducing the appearance of fine lines in as little as 4 weeks*. It has the anti-ageing, radiance-boosting and clarifying benefits of retinol, and Medik8 says retinal gives visible results up to 11x faster. The peach-coloured serum-cream sinks in easily and has a natural vanilla and tonka bean aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Retinal 6 suits skin that has used \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medik8-crystal-retinal-3-30ml\"\u003eCrystal Retinal 3\u003c\/a\u003e or another vitamin A product without irritation. If you are new to vitamin A, start with strength 3 (or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medik8-crystal-retinal-1-30ml\"\u003estrength 1\u003c\/a\u003e for sensitive skin). Read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/understanding-skin\/which-medik8-crystal-retinal-strength-should-i-use\"\u003echoosing your Crystal Retinal strength\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Crystal Retinal 6\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter cleansing in the evening, massage a small amount across the face, neck and décolletage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it absorb before applying your moisturiser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase it in: twice a week for 2 weeks, every other night for the next 2 weeks, then every night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear sunscreen the following morning, and for 1 week after you stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in the evening only. Consult a doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.06% retinal\u003c\/strong\u003e (retinaldehyde)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium hyaluronate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eglycerin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esqualane\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedik8 Crystal Retinal 6 FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I start on Crystal Retinal 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedik8 recommends strength 3 for new vitamin A users. Move to 6 once your skin is used to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes after strength 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medik8-crystal-retinal-10-30ml\"\u003eCrystal Retinal 10\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medik8-crystal-retinal-20-30ml-2\"\u003eCrystal Retinal 20\u003c\/a\u003e are the stronger steps for experienced users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it in the morning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Crystal Retinal is for evening use only, with sunscreen the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*Independent user trial carried out over 8 weeks using Crystal Retinal 6. Individual results may vary.\u003c\/small\u003e Explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medik8\"\u003eall Medik8 skincare\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medik8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41183148540044,"sku":"369","price":166.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8635\/3036\/products\/0000698_medik8-crystal-retinal-6-30ml.png?v=1670958489","url":"https:\/\/flawlessbody.nz\/products\/medik8-crystal-retinal-6-30ml","provider":"Flawless Body","version":"1.0","type":"link"}