Name: Paula's Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant
Brand: Paula's Choice
SKU: 388953
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Paula's Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant

Unilever

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

12

What's inside

Cyclopentasiloxane

Not approved for ingestion, potential bioaccumulation, environmental concerns, possible endocrine disruption

Polyacrylamide

Potential residual acrylamide monomer contamination, which is neurotoxic and carcinogenic; possible skin irritation

Sodium Hydroxide

Corrosive causing skin and eye irritation or burns, respiratory irritation upon inhalation of dust or aerosols

PEG-40 Sorbitan Stearate

Potential skin irritation and sensitization, possible contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, ultra-processed chemical

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Potential skin irritation, dermal sensitization, environmental persistence

Methylparaben

Potential endocrine disruption, possible estrogenic effects, allergenic reactions in sensitive individuals, bioaccumulation concern

Butylparaben

Potential endocrine disruption, allergic reactions, possible reproductive toxicity, bioaccumulation

Ethylparaben

Hormonal disruption, allergenic potential, potential irritation, environmental impact

Propylparaben

Potential endocrine disruption, possible hormone mimicry, linked to reproductive toxicity in animal models

PPG-14 Butyl Ether

Skin irritation, respiratory irritation with inhalation, potential allergenicity, not for ingestion

Cyclohexasiloxane

Environmental persistence, potential bioaccumulation

PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer

Potential for skin irritation, synthetic ingredient, environmental impact

Bisabolol

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, skin-soothing effects

Allantoin

Skin soothing, promotes wound healing, moisturizes skin, non-irritating

Sorbitan Stearate

Emulsifier that improves texture and stability of products, aids in mixing oil and water phases

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient, conditions skin, improves texture and stability of formulations

Epilobium Angustifolium (Fireweed) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Reported antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in topical use, may provide soothing and calming effects on skin

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Provides flavoring and aroma, commonly used in food and cosmetics, natural origin

Hexylene Glycol

Effective solvent, enhances penetration and cleaning efficiency, good compatibility with other ingredients

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Ethylhexylglycerin

Preservative booster, antimicrobial properties, skin conditioning agent

Aqua

Solvent, carrier, hydrates formulations

Butylene Glycol

Improves texture and absorption of products, acts as a humectant to retain moisture

Salicylic Acid

Antimicrobial properties, keratolytic/exfoliating action, may contribute to stain removal and biofilm disruption

Dimethicone

Emollient, skin conditioning, reduces water loss, smooth texture enhancer

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant protection, supports skin barrier function, stabilizes formulations

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract

Anti-inflammatory effects, soothing properties for skin irritation, antioxidant activity

Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Antioxidant activity, potential protection against oxidative damage, skin conditioning

Dimethiconol

Provides smooth skin feel, enhances spreadability, forms protective barrier

Polysorbate 20

Effective emulsifier, improves solubility of hydrophobic compounds, low toxicity, biodegradable

Laureth-7

Effective emulsifier and surfactant, biodegradable, low toxicity in typical use concentrations

Disodium EDTA

Improves color retention and stability by chelating metal ions

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Skin conditioning agent, improves product spreadability, enhances absorption of active ingredients

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative, antimicrobial efficacy, broad-spectrum against bacteria and yeast

Product Details

Form Type

cream

pH

3.2

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