Embark on your journey to clearer, more refined skin with Paula’s Choice BHA skincare. Our range is meticulously formulated to target and tackle common skin concerns, ensuring a smoother, healthier complexion with each use. Experience clear, refined skin with our scientifically backed solutions, tailored for every skin type and concern.
Unveiling the Benefits of BHA in Skincare
Discover the essential role of BHA in skincare, a key ingredient for maintaining healthy, vibrant skin.
What is BHA?
BHA, short for beta hydroxy acid, is also known as salicylic acid. The term "acid" might sound daunting, but BHA is actually a gentle and soothing skincare agent. Unlike harsh scrubs or brushes, BHA is non-abrasive and offers a calming effect on the skin. As a leave-on exfoliant, it's remarkably gentle, making it a suitable choice for a variety of skin types, including those with sensitive skin.
What Are the Benefits of BHA?
BHA, as an exfoliant, stands in a league of its own due to its unique capability to exfoliate not just the surface but also within the pores. This property is something that sets it apart from other exfoliants, including physical body scrubs. By penetrating into the pores, BHA efficiently eliminates dead skin cells and impurities that can lead to common skin issues. Additionally, BHA works on the outer layer of the skin, helping to reduce visible signs of ageing, such as fine lines and wrinkles. It also targets dull, uneven skin tones, promoting a more even and radiant complexion. Moreover, BHA aids in smoothing out rough, bumpy textures on the skin, offering a dual action of deep pore cleansing and surface refinement. This comprehensive approach to exfoliation makes BHA an invaluable ingredient in skincare, particularly for those seeking to address various skin concerns from deep within the skin to its visible surface.
Customised BHA Solutions for Diverse Skin Needs
Explore our specialised range of BHA solutions, each uniquely formulated to cater to various skin concerns and types for optimal results.
BHA Pore Purifiers
BHA pore purifiers are designed to deeply cleanse and refine pores while maintaining skin balance. Unlike AHA products, which focus on surface exfoliation, BHA pore purifiers penetrate deeper to offer a more thorough purification process.
The DEFENSE Antioxidant Pore Purifier, for example, effectively clears pores of daily debris and pollution, offering a brighter complexion thanks to its unique blend of antioxidants and salicylic acid. Its ultra-lightweight fluid texture is easy to apply and can be used up to twice daily after cleansing, making it a versatile and essential part of any skincare routine.
BHA Exfoliants Peels
BHA exfoliants are expertly crafted to offer deeper exfoliation, targeting concerns beneath the skin's surface, unlike their non-BHA counterparts which primarily focus on superficial exfoliation.
Our SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant is a prime example of the efficacy of BHA. This skin-softening, leave-on lotion with 2% BHA provides a gentle, non-abrasive solution to remove layers of dead skin, unveiling the radiant and smooth skin beneath. It goes beyond the surface-level action of non-BHA exfoliant products by refining and clarifying pores and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Additionally, the moisturizing properties of this lotion ensure the skin’s surface remains hydrated.
BHA Facial Peels
BHA facial peels are intensive treatments designed to resurface and rejuvenate the skin more profoundly than non-BHA peels.
The SKIN PERFECTING 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel exemplifies the power of BHA in a facial peel. This multi-acid, rinse-off formula is engineered to resurface the skin, making it effective in smoothing wrinkles, refining texture, brightening skin tone, and unclogging pores. The 25% AHA blend targets advanced signs of ageing, working primarily on the skin’s surface, while the 2% BHA content penetrates deeper into the pores to unclog and decongest them. This synergy offers a comprehensive treatment that non-BHA peels may not achieve.
How Concentrated Are Your BHA Skincare Products?
Recognising individual skin needs, Paula’s Choice offers a diverse range of BHA exfoliants, varying in texture and strength to cater to different skin concerns and types.
2%
Our 2% BHA products are tailored for everyday use, offering an effective, regular exfoliation suitable for most skin types. This concentration strikes a balance between efficacy and gentleness, making it an excellent choice for daily skincare routines.
25%
The 25% BHA concentration is formulated for those seeking an advanced level of skin resurfacing. This high-strength option is ideal for experienced BHA users looking to address significant skin concerns with a more potent solution.
Why Choose Paula's Choice BHA Products?
Proven Efficacy
From reducing the appearance of enlarged pores and blackheads to smoothing skin texture and improving overall tone, these BHA products can help with managing various skin concerns. BHA, as a key ingredient, is renowned for its ability to penetrate deeply into the skin, offering a level of exfoliation that goes beyond surface treatments. This deep action helps manage acne-prone skin, reduce inflammation, and promote a clearer, more balanced complexion.
Safe and Gentle Formulations
Paula's Choice is committed to creating formulas that are as safe as they are effective. Our products are the result of hundreds of independent studies, providing a wealth of safety data and extensive consumer testing. Each formulation is enriched with antioxidants and skin-replenishing and skin-restoring ingredients, all carefully selected to enhance skin's overall health. We value transparency and truth over trends, ensuring that our formulas are not only popular but also scientifically verified and shared with our customers. Our focus is on what's beneficial for the skin, avoiding anything unnecessary or harmful. Every product undergoes rigorous testing for irritancy and safety, adhering to our strict standards. We consciously avoid using any ingredients that research has shown to be irritating, drying, or exacerbating skin problems, ensuring that our formulations are both effective and gentle on the skin.
Reviews
· Lipstick For Lunch: I have been using the Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant for almost 2 months now, and thought of documenting my experience with this product so far. Read more..
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Awards
- Readers’ Choice Award – Skincare Winner
- 2024 WWD 100 Greatest Skincare Products of All Time
- 2023 Cosmopolitan Readers’ Choice Beauty Awards Best Face Exfoliator
- 2023 New Beauty Readers’ Choice Awards Favorite Exfoliator for Acne-Prone Skin
FAQs
1. How to Use Salicylic Acid Products
If you’re trying BHA for the first time, apply it only a few times a week at night. As your skin builds tolerance, you can increase to daily use. Pair with sunscreen during the day and hydrating products at night to keep your skin balanced.
2. Are BHA products suitable for all skin types?
BHA products are versatile and can be suitable for a wide range of skin types, but their compatibility varies depending on individual skin concerns and sensitivities. Known for their deep exfoliating properties, BHA products are particularly beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin as they penetrate the pores to remove excess oil and dead skin cells. They are also effective in reducing the appearance of enlarged pores and blackheads. For those with dry or sensitive skin, lower concentrations of BHA can be effective without causing irritation. It's important for individuals to consider their specific skin type and concerns and possibly consult a skincare professional when integrating BHA products into their skincare routine. Patch testing and starting with a lower concentration can also help gauge skin tolerance, ensuring a positive experience with BHA skincare.
3. Can I use BHA products with sensitive skin?
Yes, individuals with sensitive skin can use BHA products, but it is important to choose the right concentration. Lower concentrations, such as 1% BHA formulations, are typically well-tolerated by sensitive skin types. These gentler versions provide the benefits of BHA, such as pore-clearing and exfoliation, without the risk of irritation that higher concentrations might pose. For those with sensitive skin, it's recommended to start with a low percentage and gradually increase it, if necessary, while closely monitoring the skin's response.
4. What is the difference between AHA and BHA products?
AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) and BHA products differ primarily in their solubility and the areas of the skin they target. AHAs are water-soluble and work on the surface of the skin, making them effective for addressing concerns like sun damage, dryness, and fine lines. They help peel away the surface of the skin to reveal newer, more evenly pigmented skin cells beneath. On the other hand, BHA is oil-soluble, allowing it to penetrate deeper into the pores to remove dead skin cells and excess sebum. This makes BHA products particularly beneficial for oily, acne-prone skin, as they can help unclog pores and reduce breakouts. While both AHA and BHA exfoliate the skin, their differing properties mean they cater to different skin concerns and types, with AHA skincare being more suited for dry and sun-damaged skin and BHAs for oily and acne-prone skin.
5. How long does it take to see results from BHA products?
The time it takes to see results from BHA products varies from person to person, as individual skin types and concerns respond differently. It's important to use BHA products consistently and give the skin adequate time to adjust and respond to the treatment. Patience is key, as skin renewal and repair processes can take time.
6. Why is Paula's Choice BHA better than other exfoliants on the market?
Our BHA exfoliants are backed by science and formulated without potential irritants
7. Should I buy the trial size or the full size?
If you're new to BHA or trying a new formula, we recommend starting with a trial size to ensure it's the right fit for your skin.
8. I already use Retinol/Vitamin C. Why should I add this to my cart?
A BHA (Salicylic Acid) is your deep-cleaning specialist. It dives into pores to dissolve the oil and debris that can lead to blackheads and rough texture