Medix 5.5 Glycolic Acid + Lactic Acid Exfloiating Body Wash. 15 Fl Oz : Target
Lower concern. Rinse-off cosmetic with no PFAS use history.
Medix body wash is a rinse-off liquid cleanser with no disclosed PFAS treatment. PFAS risk is lower for this category, though brand makes no public commitment.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous gel/liquid cleanser, glycolic and lactic acids, polymers
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Medix 5.5 Glycolic Acid + Lactic : Target is made of, ingredients and materials
This is an aqueous gel body wash formulated with glycolic acid (an alpha hydroxy acid) and lactic acid (an alpha hydroxy acid) as chemical exfoliants, suspended in water and thickened with polymers. These acids work by dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells and are water-soluble, meaning they rinse away completely after use. The polymer base (likely a cellulose or acrylic derivative) has no established toxicity concern in rinse-off products at the concentrations typical in cosmetics.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Ingredient list does not specify fragrance composition or the presence of common allergens (limonene, linalool, geraniol). If fragrance is present, undisclosed allergen risk exists for sensitive individuals, though this is standard industry practice and not specific to Medix.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea) are listed on the product label or ingredient disclosure. Standard cosmetic preservatives in this category do not commonly trigger this hazard.
Source, ATSDR ↗1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
1,4-dioxane is a byproduct of ethoxylation in some surfactants; no ethoxylated surfactants are listed on the disclosed ingredients. No contamination history is on record for this brand or product line.
Heavy metals
No active colorants (dyes or pigments) are implied in the product name or aqueous gel formulation. Rinse-off products do not accumulate metals on skin and are not a typical source of concern in this category.
Source, FDA ↗Talc contamination
This is a liquid body wash, not a powder or pressed formulation. Talc is not a component in aqueous gel exfoliants and poses no risk in this product type.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Medix is a mass-market personal care line sold through Target and other retailers. No significant safety recalls, disclosure failures, or controversies are on record for this brand. The company does not publicly communicate a stance on PFAS avoidance, but this product category and formulation type do not align with PFAS use in established manufacturing.
How it compares in its category
Chemical exfoliating body washes are standard in the cosmetics market. This product sits in the mainstream safety profile for rinse-off cleansers, acids are present at pH levels designed to be low concern for brief skin contact, and the aqueous formulation minimizes concerns tied to oil-based or occluded products. No fragrance allergen list or preservative system is publicly disclosed, which is typical for mass-market products but limits full transparency.
If you buy it
Use as directed, apply to damp skin, massage gently, and rinse thoroughly. Do not leave on skin; contact time should be brief (under 60 seconds). Avoid eyes and broken skin. Store at room temperature away from direct heat or sunlight. Like all alpha hydroxy acid products, this may increase skin sensitivity to sun exposure, so daily sunscreen use is recommended during and after use. Discontinue if redness, burning, or irritation persists beyond initial adjustment.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Medix has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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