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

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.

1%

Ideal for those with extra sensitive skin types, our 1% BHA formulations provide gentle exfoliation without causing irritation. This lower concentration is perfect for introducing your skin to BHA, allowing it to benefit from exfoliation without overwhelming it.

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.

4%

For individuals dealing with more challenging skin issues like stubbornly clogged pores or noticeable signs of ageing, our 4% BHA products deliver more intensive results. This higher concentration is designed to target deeper skin concerns, providing a more profound exfoliation.

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.