Medik8 Press & Clear Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic

Does Medik8 Press & Clear Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?

A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.

• Free from parabens

  Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.

• Free from sulfates (sls / sles)

  Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.

• Free from silicones

  Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.

• Free from fragrance / parfum

  Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.

• Free from essential oils

  Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.

• Contains drying alcohol

  Found: phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.

• Free from formaldehyde releasers

  Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.

• Free from chemical uv filters of concern

  Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.

Is Medik8 Press & Clear Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic non-comedogenic?

No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.

Is Medik8 Press & Clear Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic safe for sensitive skin?

Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.

• ·No fragrance or parfum in the list
• ·Contains a drying alcohol
• ·No ingredients flagged for irritation risk

Can you use Medik8 Press & Clear Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic while pregnant?

This product contains salicylic acid, which is usually on the list of ingredients people are advised to pause during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Selenssa is not medical advice — check with your midwife, GP or dermatologist before using it.

Medik8 Press & Clear Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic full ingredients list

13 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.

Aqua (Water), Salicylic Acid, Isopentyldiol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid.

The actives doing the work: Salicylic Acid (2%) (Deeply clears pores and reduces active breakouts.); Tranexamic Acid (Targeted action against post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.); Centella Asiatica Extract (Soothes active inflammation and reduces redness.); Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide (Supports a balanced and healthy skin microbiome.).