I’ve just found out I’m pregnant and usually use a retinol as part of my evening skincare routine. Please can you help me to find an alternative ingredient / product that’s safe to use during pregnancy. Thank you!

Retinol alternative during pregnancy

Hello! I seem to have damaged the skin barrier underneath my eyes. I think I used a retinol eye cream that was too strong for my skin. 

The skin under my eyes is easily inflamed, red, can feel sore and irritated very easily. The skin in the area directly under my eyes keeps getting flakey and peeling off (almost daily) 

I’d really appreacite any tips or product recommendations to help calm the area and rebuild my skin barrier.

Many thanks,
Kirsty

Damage to skin barrier under eyes

Hi everyone!

I have suddenly developed really swollen and dry ‘under eyes’ over the last week. They are only puffy in the morning and the swelling decreases throughout the day. I’ve never experienced anything like this before. 

The skin appears very dry, puffy, sensitive and flaky and it’s caused some new wrinkles under my eyes (hoping they aren’t going to be permanent!) 

My eye health is fine so I’ve ruled out an eye infection. I also haven’t changed my skincare routine or washing detergents etc. 

Can you recommend anything or a product that can will help to sooth the area, get rid of the puffyness and try to rehydrate it so that I can try to get rid of the wrinkles?

Thank you!! X

Sudden puffy and dry under eyes

Hi! I’m using the Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 (highly recommend!) but I need a moisturiser to layer over the top. 

I’m worried that some moisturisers might make the retinal less effective. Please can you help / recommend any products that would be suiltable? 

I’m a sensitive/ oily skin type so need to avoid anything that will clog up my pores. 

Thank you!! X

Moisturiser over Retinol? Pls help!

I’m using the Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 in my nighttime routine. Is this product okay to layer over the Retinal without reducing the effectiveness of the Retinal? Thanks! X

Layering over Retinal

I had a very strong reaction to this serum. My skin is not very sensitive, however this serum caused a strong burning sensation a couple of hours after application, my skin was very red and swollen. Be very wary if you have sensitive skin!

Sadly I can’t say anything good about this product.

kirstyanna