Medik8 PRESS & CLEAR™

Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic Gentle-Release Salicylic Acid.

Press & Clear, a true innovation within BHA skin care, has been developed to maintain a perfect balance between strength and softness for the skin. Slow-release encapsulated salicylic acid comes in a unique, pH-balanced formula to ensure maximum results and comfort – all in a non-sticky, non-stinging and non-drying formula.

Usage:

1. Unlock by turning the top half of the pump counterclockwise until it clicks to activate.
2. After cleansing in the morning and/or evening, hold a cotton pad (reusable is best) firmly over Press & Clear and press down 3-4 times.
3. Wipe the disc over the face, avoiding the delicate skin around the eyes.
4. Turn the pump clockwise until it clicks into place. Store out of direct sunlight.
5. We recommend that new users apply once a day and note the skin's response, then use up to twice a day.
6. Patch testing before use is recommended.

Advantages:

The sustainable Press & Clear Refill refill is available separately. Save the Press & Clear pump for reuse for your next 5 refills.

*Brightness without compromise
Press & Clear, a true innovation within BHA skin care, has been developed to maintain a perfect balance between strength and softness for the skin. Slow-release encapsulated salicylic acid comes in a unique, pH-balanced formula to ensure maximum results and comfort – all in a non-sticky, non-stinging and non-drying formula.

*Fast action on impurities
Skin becomes visibly brighter, brighter and healthier in just 7 days.*

*Gentle on the skin
Impure skin is sensitive skin and should be treated as such. 96% of sensitive, blemished skin types found Press & Clear gentle on their skin.*

*Clear skin for life
Pimple prevention, action and aftercare – all in one daily toner. Tranexamic acid prevents visible imperfections and dark spots, while keeping the overall skin complexion nourished and hydrated and the skin barrier intact.

*Perfect pair
Press & Clear and Crystal Retinal are a perfect match for an evening regimen for clear skin; salicylic acid and antibacterial retinal (vitamin A) come together to visibly smooth, brighten and cleanse the skin complexion.

*Proven via independent consumer research over 4 weeks on 50 participants with sensitive, impure skin.

Key ingredients:

*2% Salicylic Acid (BHA) with encapsulation technology

Salicylic acid purifies and exfoliates from within the pore and promotes a visibly clear skin complexion. Encapsulation technology gently delivers salicylic acid into the skin, for comfortable daily use, even on sensitive skin.

*2% Tranexamic Acid
A brightening ingredient that works on areas of the skin with uneven skin tone, and can help minimize the appearance of post-blemish blemishes and dark spots.

*Sake Extract
Derived from fermented rice water and rich in natural amino acids, nourishing sake extract hydrates and supports the skin's natural barrier for healthier, softer skin.

*​​​Aloe Vera
A natural ingredient that helps soothe, soften and keep the skin hydrated.

How it works:

With Press & Clear we recognize that impure skin is sensitive skin. Overloading the skin, especially sensitive, impure skin, with powerful treatments can lead to a reduced skin barrier. The skin becomes susceptible to damage, inflammation and further breakouts. At Medik8 we have formulated Press & Clear to deliver incredible results with daily use, while supporting the skin barrier to maintain a healthy skin complexion.

1. Maximum Strength BHA (2%) Salicylic Acid is oil soluble and can penetrate deep into pores to dissolve blockages that can lead to breakouts and congestion. Press & Clear promotes a visibly cleansed, brightened skin complexion. Salicylic acid is optimally released with our gentle release crystal encapsulation system. This releases the salicylic acid slowly to prevent discomfort on sensitive, fragile skin, while maintaining strength.
2. Press & Clear has a very skin-friendly pH of ~5.5. While other exfoliating acids, such as AHAs, require low pHs to work on the skin, salicylic acid is special because it is an effective exfoliant at both low and more neutral pHs. Our balanced pH contributes to the non-stinging, gentle experience when using Press & Clear.
3. The brightening ingredient, tranexamic acid, works to visibly even out skin tone, minimizing stubborn blemishes and post-blemish blemishes.
4. Sake extract and aloe vera soothe and hydrate the skin, compensating for any dryness that may have occurred during and after the pimple. The skin barrier is nourished and supported; resistant to future breakouts.