Medik8 Calmwise Serum

What is teprenone and how does it benefit my skin?

Teprenone is the official name for a compound also called geranylgeranylacetone and abbreviated to GGA. Teprenone has skin-enhancing effects and is used in various skincare products. These effects include improving the texture and appearance of ageing skin, strengthening the skin barrier by locking in moisture and warding off environmental damage, and reducing redness and irritation.

What are telomeres?

Telomeres are the end-caps that protect our chromosomes, rather like the plastic tips that protect the ends of shoelaces from fraying. As we get older, our telomeres gradually shorten and provide less protection for the chromosomes, leading to signs of ageing. One of the effects of teprenone is to stabilise our telomeres, helping to slow down the visible effects of ageing on our skin and bodies.

Why do I need to wear sunscreen during the day when I’m using Calmwise Serum?

Some of the ingredients in Calmwise Serum that target redness and inflammation may make your skin more sensitive to the sun, so you should protect your skin with sunscreen during the day.

How do I use Medik8 Calmwise Serum?

Use in the morning and evening. Apply 6 drops across the face where it’s needed. Leave to absorb before moisturising and follow with sunscreen in the daytime.

What are the key benefits of Medik8 Calmwise Serum?

This is a soothing, calming serum to provide deep relief to sensitised, sore, and irritated skin. It reduces skin reactivity, visibly reduces redness, restores hydration and firmness, and soothes sensitivity. The serum is oil-free so won’t worsen acne, making it ideal to use for the redness and aggravation associated with breakouts.

How does Medik8 Calmwise Serum work?

Described by the brand as an ‘intelligent’ serum, it works to prolong the life of skin cells by extending their lifespan with teprenone, a patented active ingredient which also enhances the skin’s barrier function – a disrupted barrier function is a key reason behind sensitised skin. The serum also contains organic sage extract which has powerful antioxidant properties to shield the skin from further environmental damage, and also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Is Medik8 Calmwise Serum the same as Anti-Redness Elixir?

Yes, the wording on the product’s bottle calls it a ‘Soothing Elixir for Redness-Prone Skin’.

Is Medik8 Calmwise Serum safe for pregnancy?

It’s always best to check with your GP before using a product during pregnancy or breast-feeding, but the main skincare ingredient to avoid is vitamin A and its derivatives (like retinol), which isn’t found in Medik8 Calmwise Serum.

Is Medik8 Calmwise Serum suitable for sensitive skin?

Absolutely, sensitive skin is precisely what the serum is formulated for.

When can I expect to see results from Medik8 Calmwise Serum?

Calmwise Serum has been found to visibly reduce red, reactive skin in 1 month, according to the brand’s own trials.

How does Medik8 Calmwise Serum improve skin texture?

The serum works to improve hydration in the skin and restore its barrier function, leaving it feeling smoother, more supple and with reduced dryness.

Does Medik8 Calmwise Serum feel greasy?

No, Calmwise Serum has a lightweight texture and is non-comedogenic (oil-free), so won’t leave skin feeling greasy or oily.

Does Medik8 Calmwise Serum even skin tone?

Calmwise Serum isn’t designed to even skin tone – if uneven skin tone or pigmentation is a concern then Medik8 C-Tetra or C-Tetra Luxe is what you want.