Medix 5.5 - Shower Gel & Body Wash - 12 Products
Skip until PFAS information disclosed; body wash poses minimal ingestion risk.
Medix 5.5 shower gel is a water-based cosmetic with no known PFAS-associated ingredients or treatments. The brand makes no PFAS claims and provides no third-party verification; low concern for this product category, though full ingredient transparency would raise confidence.
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Material
aqueous gel body wash, water-based formulation
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Medix 5.5 - Shower Gel & Body Products is made of, ingredients and materials
Medix 5.5 is a water-based gel body wash, meaning its primary ingredient is water with added surfactants (cleansing agents), humectants, and preservatives. The aqueous formulation eliminates concerns about phthalates or BPA that plague some plastic-based personal care products. Body washes of this type do not undergo heating during normal use, so volatilization of fragrance components or formaldehyde releasers (if present) occurs at room temperature and is minimal during typical showering.
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 sensitizers
Medix does not publicly disclose specific fragrance components or whether synthetic musks, limonene, or other common irritants are present. Body washes in this price tier often use undisclosed fragrance blends that can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No ingredient list is publicly available for Medix 5.5; if preserved with formaldehyde-releasing agents (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea), low-level formaldehyde vapor may be released during storage or use. Aqueous body washes at room temperature present minimal off-gassing compared to heated cosmetics.
Source, ATSDR ↗1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct
If Medix uses ethoxylated surfactants (common in mass-market body washes), 1,4-dioxane may be present as a trace contaminant. Levels in rinse-off products like body wash are generally low and skin exposure is brief, but the brand does not disclose surfactant type or dioxane testing.
Microbial contamination or degradation over time
Without visible preservative system details or expiration-date guidance on this product, long-term storage risk for mold or bacterial growth exists, especially if the bottle cap is left unsealed or stored in humid bathrooms. Water-based formulations are more susceptible to microbial growth than oil-based products.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No documented cases of lead, cadmium, or arsenic in Medix body washes. The aqueous gel format does not typically use mineral pigments that concentrate heavy metals, but absent third-party testing, this cannot be independently verified.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Medix has not published ingredient lists, safety data sheets, or third-party certifications readily available in public records for this product line. The brand does not publicly disclose use of fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, or preservative choices. No major recalls or safety controversies specific to Medix body washes are documented in FDA or CPSC records, but the absence of transparency limits independent verification of formulation safety claims.
How it compares in its category
Most mass-market body washes share similar water-based structures and carry comparable low acute toxicity risk. However, brands like CeraVe, Cetaphil, and Eucerin publish full ingredient transparency and often carry dermatologist or allergy-testing certifications; Medix does not. Premium or certified products (organic, hypoallergenic) typically disclose fragrance type and preservative systems; Medix's silence on these details places it in the middle of the transparency spectrum for drugstore body washes.
If you buy it
Use as directed on skin; body wash is not meant for ingestion, so systemic exposure to residual contaminants is low. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve preservative efficacy and prevent microbial growth in the bottle. If you have sensitive skin, fragrance-responsive dermatitis, or are pregnant, contact the manufacturer or a dermatologist for a full ingredient list before use, since Medix does not clearly label allergen information on public product pages.
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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