Overview
Paula's Choice BHA 9 Treatment is meant to be applied locally (i.e., only to a specific/constrained part of the skin). Although the product may have moisturizing properties, the area of application is normally so small that its moisturizing impact is unlikely to be significant. This is why we do not provide a moisturizing rating for such products.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| PEG-75 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
| PEG-8 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Salicylic Acid | Synthetic | Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Anti-seborrheic,Fragrance,Preservative,Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient,Abrasive |
| Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract | Botanical | Soothing |
| Sea Whip Extract | Animal | Soothing |
| Arginine | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Polysorbate 20 | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
A synthetic liquid that serves as a humectant. It also works as a solvent because of its ability to dissolve a wide range of ingredients.
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
9
Function
Anti-acne, Exfoliant, Soothing, Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Preservative, Denaturant
Origin
Synthetic
This effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.