Introducing Oxy-R Peptides, Medik8’s new patented, high-strength oxyresveratrol brightening solution for pigmentation and uneven skin tone.
Uneven skin tone? We’ve got you covered! Medik8’s Oxy-R Peptides is a new brightening peptide solution which helps tackle pigmentation from three different angles, helping to fade the appearance of skin discolouration and unveil visibly brighter, more even-toned skin.
Oxyresveratrol is at the heart of the Oxy-R Peptides formula, an antioxidant that boasts potent brightening and anti-inflammatory properties. One of Oxyresveratrol’s main benefits is its ability to help inhibit tyrosinase, the main enzyme responsible for melanin production. Studies* have shown oxyresveratrol is 33 times more effective in inhibiting tyrosinase production than kojic acid and 45 times more effective than resveratrol.
Oxyresveratrol is highly unstable, which makes Oxy-R Peptides even more ground- breaking – for the first time ever, Medik8 have stabilised it at an ultra-high concentration of 1%, delivering the highest available strength on the market.
Targets pigmentation in 3 ways
Alongside oxyresveratrol, Oxy-R Peptides contains two additional powerful brightening peptides. Tetrapeptide-30 is a peptide that helps to interrupt the pathways that lead to discolourations and uneven skin tone, while Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine helps to inhibit the transport of melanin to the skin, where the overproduction of pigment become visible on the complexion.
Combined with oxyresveratrol, this powerhouse trio offers new hope to pigmentation sufferers.
The 1% oxyresveratrol solution is stored in a patented preservation system in the lid of the bottle until it is plunged into the rest of the formula using ‘click to activate’ packaging. To further ensure maximum freshness, Medki8 have also split the formula into two 10ml bottles.
Lightweight and silky in texture with an innovative formula and delivery system, Oxy-R Peptides will help visibly brighten, improve clarity and work to combat all types of hyperpigmentation concerns on all skin tones.
Q&A with Daniel Isaacs
Director of Research at Medik8
WHY DOES MEDIK8 FOCUS ON PEPTIDES?
One of the frontrunners in cutting- edge 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, anti- glycation, 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
Science 101:
WHAT ARE PEPTIDES?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, linked together by peptide bonds. There are 20 different naturally-occurring amino acids, which can be linked together in any order to give millions of different peptide combinations. Our skin is naturally overflowing with different kinds of proteins and peptides, including some of the most important, collagen and elastin, which are both responsible for retaining the skin’s natural strength, resilience and suppleness.
When applied to the skin, peptides can act as chemical messengers, communicating with cells to perform a specific function and triggering a response in the skin. They give your skin a specific instruction to do ‘something’, and that ‘something’ entirely depends on what order your amino acids are in. Every peptide has a unique superpower to target different skin concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, lost volume, dull and uneven skin tone, pigmentation, and to help combat Advanced Glycation End (AGE) product formation, a metabolic process that damages collagen in the body.
Where to get it
Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides, $124, 2x10ml – available at www.medik8.com.au and Medik8 clinics throughout Australia.
