Product description
Medik8 H.E.O. Mask is a two-step overnight mask for intensive skin hydration, moisture retention and support of the skin’s protective barrier. It is formulated for dry, dehydrated, dull, tired or comfort-deprived skin that needs deep overnight hydration. The formula is based on the H.E.O. hydration principle, which combines three key elements of skin hydration: humectants, emollients and occlusive ingredients. H stands for humectants that attract water to the skin, E stands for emollients that help restore lipid comfort, and O stands for occlusive ingredients that help reduce moisture loss. H.E.O. Mask helps improve skin moisture levels, reduce transepidermal water loss and strengthen the skin’s protective barrier. The first step is a light, cooling blue-textured gel that provides an immediate hydrating sensation. The second step helps “seal” moisture into the skin, nourishing and protecting the skin overnight. The mask helps reduce feelings of dryness, flaking, skin tightness, the appearance of fine lines and signs of dehydrated skin. In the morning the skin looks smoother, plumper, more elastic and more radiant. The product is suitable for home use as well as for use in professional treatments.
Key active ingredients
– Hyaluronic acid of various molecular weights – helps attract moisture to different layers of the skin, making the skin appear smoother, plumper and more elastic.
– Natural moisturizing factors – urea, amino acids, sodium PCA and other ingredients important for skin hydration that help attract and retain water in the skin’s outer layer.
– Glycerin – a moisturizing ingredient that helps attract water to the skin and maintain a feeling of comfort.
– Ceramides – help restore and strengthen the skin’s natural lipid barrier, reducing moisture loss.
– Squalane – a skin-identical lipid that nourishes the skin, helps strengthen the protective barrier and gives softness.
– Linoleic acid – helps maintain the skin’s lipid balance and supports the comfort of the skin’s protective barrier.
– Dimethicone – forms a light, breathable protective layer on the skin’s surface, helping to reduce moisture evaporation.
Effects
The mask helps to intensely hydrate and nourish the skin overnight while reducing moisture loss through the skin’s protective barrier. The H.E.O. principle works in three ways: it attracts water to the skin, helps restore lipid comfort and helps retain moisture in the skin for longer. This approach is especially valuable for dehydrated, dry, sensitive or compromised skin, as it helps restore comfort and improve the skin’s visual quality. With regular use, the skin looks smoother, plumper, less tired and better hydrated. H.E.O. Mask helps reduce roughness caused by dryness, flaking and fine lines that become more apparent when the skin lacks moisture.
Directions for use
Use in the evening as the last skincare step after cleansing and serums. First apply an almond-sized amount of Step 1 to the face, neck and décolletage, avoiding the eye area. Allow the product to absorb for a few minutes, then apply an almond-sized amount of Step 2 to the same areas. Leave on overnight. Use 2–3 times a week or as needed. It is recommended to perform a skin compatibility test before first use.
Country of manufacture
United Kingdom – Medik8