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Hit play on smoother, clearer skin from head to toe with no-bumps BHA, including two travel-size formulas.
Fights breakouts & blackheads
Sheds built-up layers of skin for smooth, even tone
Reduces red bumps
Exfoliate away dull skin & bumps for the ultimate skin remix
This duo of BHA superstars doesn't miss a beat for both face and body results. The bestselling 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner visibly reduces pores and controls oil for healthy, glowing skin while the 2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant gently removes dry, rough and bumpy skin to leave you hydrated, smooth and soft.
Because skincare works best when it suits your skin type.
Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and wait 15-30 minutes. Select what you see and how you feel.
Salicylic Acid/BHAConcentrated BHA penetrates deep into pores to clear congestion.
Green Tea Extract Quickly calms redness & soothes skin barrier.
Antioxidants
Help to protect skin against harmful free radicals, among others caused by sun light and pollution. They have anti-ageing properties and calm skin.
BHA for face: Aqua, Methylpropanediol (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid, exfoliant), Polysorbate 20 (stabilizer), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (skin calming/antioxidant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancer), Tetrasodium EDTA (stabilizer).
BHA for body: Aqua, Butylene Glycol (hydration), Cetyl Alcohol (texture-enhancing), PPG-14 Butyl Ether (texture-enhancing), Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid, exfoliant), Dimethicone (hydration), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (skin-soothing), Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (skin-soothing), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (skin-soothing), Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Cyclohexasiloxane (hydration), Dimethiconol (hydration/texture-enhancing), PEG-40 Stearate (texture-enhancing), Sorbitan Stearate (texture-enhancing), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Polyacrylamide (texture-enhancing), C13-14 Isoparaffin (texture-enhancing), Laureth-7 (texture-enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Hexylene Glycol (hydration/texture-enhancing), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Methylparaben (preservative), Butylparaben (preservative), Ethylparaben (preservative), Propylparaben (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
BHA for face: apply to clean skin. At first, use every other day and note skin’s response, then up to twice a day. For daytime, always follow with SPF 30 or higher. For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine. Gently shake 1-2x onto hands or a cotton pad and apply to face and neck. Do not rinse.
BHA for body: dispense a small amount into the palm of your hand and apply to targeted areas of blemished or rough, bumpy areas of skin. For daytime use, be sure to follow with SPF.
If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your doctor before using any products that contain salicylic acid.
Our 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner, commonly known as an exfoliating toner, has the lightweight, liquid texture of a toner and the benefits of a chemical exfoliant, which include removing dead skin cells and unclogging pores, revealing a brighter complexion. Other Paula’s Choice toners are used after cleansing to remove residual makeup and SPF, hydrate and deliver targeted ingredients like antioxidants. While both are beneficial, they serve different purposes in your skincare routine.
If our 2% BHA Liquid feels sticky, you may be using too much. Try using a pearl-sized amount applied in a thin layer. The greasy feel can be attributed to the high levels of glycol in the formula (which works as a water-binding agent and to help BHA penetrate the skin's surface layers).
The primary difference is with the base formula and the pH level. Our 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant and 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant contain the same percentage of salicylic acid, but their pH levels are slightly higher. Because facial skin is generally more sensitive than body skin, Paula opted to formulate the Spot Exfoliant with 2% BHA at a lower pH level than our other 2% BHA products. This not only increases salicylic acid's ability to exfoliate, but makes this product especially beneficial for use on areas of rough, thickened skin such as elbows, knees, and heels. The lotion base of 2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant is significantly less emollient than our 2% BHA Lotion and entirely different from our 2% BHA Liquid and 2% BHA Gel.
AHAs are generally preferred if you have normal to dry skin. They are water soluble and work on the skin surface to enhance hydration, fight crepey texture & visibly reduce sun damage. BHA is the preferred option for normal to oily or combination skin that is prone to bumps & breakouts. BHA is oil soluble, meaning it works both on the skin surface and within pores to quickly shed clogging build-up. It's also naturally calming and gentle enough for skin that's sensitive, prone to redness or rosacea.
Beginner's guide to exfoliants
The difference between AHA and BHA exfoliants
How does a BHA exfoliant work?