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Exfoliating 1% BHA Lotion
Best for: Normal to Dry Skin

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  • 1% Beta Hydroxy Acid Lotion
  • Exfoliates both the surface of the skin and inside pores
  • Lightweight lotion texture helps smooth the skin's surface
  • Formulated without ingredients that may clog pores
  • Salicylic acid has natural anti-inflammatory (soothing) and antibacterial effect on skin
  • May be worn under makeup, sunscreen, moisturizer, or specialty product
  • pH range of 3.2-3.6
  • 100% fragrance- and colorant-free NOTE: Those allergic to aspirin (acetylsalicylate) should not use products containing salicylic acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid or BHA).

    Product Rating:   Read 17 reviews >>


    Sizes Price Quantity
    4 oz/118 ml $18.95
    0.1 fl. oz/2.96 ml - Sample Size $0.80

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  • 1% Beta Hydroxy Acid Lotion
  • Exfoliates both the surface of the skin and inside pores
  • Lightweight lotion texture helps smooth the skin's surface
  • Formulated without ingredients that may clog pores
  • Salicylic acid has natural anti-inflammatory (soothing) and antibacterial effect on skin
  • May be worn under makeup, sunscreen, moisturizer, or specialty product
  • pH range of 3.2-3.6
  • 100% fragrance- and colorant-free NOTE: Those allergic to aspirin (acetylsalicylate) should not use products containing salicylic acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid or BHA).
    • Water, Cetyl Alcohol (thickener/emollient), Butylene Glycol (water-binding agent), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Allantoin, Bisabolol (anti-irritants), Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol (silicone slip agents), PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, PPG-14 Butyl Ether (thickeners), Propylene Glycol (slip agent), Laureth-7 (emulsifier), Polyacrylamide (water-binding/film-forming agent), C13-14 Isoparaffin (thickener), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancer), Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea (preservatives).
    Directions: Apply to clean skin. Dispense a dime-sized amount and massage over face. Follow with a Paula's Choice Blemish Fighting Solution (if needed), moisturizer, and/or specialty product. For daytime, wear under a product rated SPF 15 or higher. Note: Persons allergic to aspirin should not use a product containing salicylic acid.
    What strength of BHA should I use? Will a higher concentration provide better and faster results?
    Which BHA strength you opt to use should be based on your skin type and the stubbornness (or severity) of your acne or blackheads. The 1% BHA strength is a great starting point to see how using a pH-correct BHA can improve the skin's condition. The 2% concentrations can be a next level to see how that benefits skin.

    Customer Reviews

    Product Rating:   (17 reviews) Very good product!
    Absorbs perfectly and pretty quickly without leaving an annoying film, and doe exactly what it is supposed to do. My blackheads are lighter and dissappearing and my skin is clearing up when used alongside the PC Blemish fighting solution
    —Ben

    jennifer
    This product is terrific! The redness and bumps on my cheeks disappeared within a week and friends tell me they're envious of my healthy looking skin. I'm so happy with my new, clear and glowing skin. Don't hesitate to try this wonderful stuff!
    —jennifer hudson

    GENTLE BUT EFFECTIVE
    no other bha product i've tried works as well as this. no more breakouts and very gentle - paula's products are superior.
    —kathleen

    I can already see the difference
    I am slowly trying to wean myself off of ProActiv and switch to Paula's Choice products. I started using just the 1% BHA lotion about 3 weeks ago to see how my skin could handle it, and it has been great. My complexion already looks more even and toned, and my makeup seems to look better too as it does not seem to sink into my pores so much. Thank you Paula!
    —Michelle

    It's Just Okay
    My skin still gets embarrassingly flaky with this lotion exfoliant. For such an expensive product, I expected more. Even the packaging is unsatisfactory; I accidentally dropped the tube from a metre high height, and the lid somehow snapped and broke right off. I don't even know how that happened, the lid was snapped shut... the packaging could be better.
    —Elle H.

    Satisfactory
    This product is OKAY. Not the greatest. Packaging is kind of cheap for such an expensive product. You don't get a lot either. Sort of works. Sort of doesn't. Better off with the 2% BHA.
    —Joan C.

    essential
    I've been using 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel for years, and it has helped with really bad breakouts, but my skin hasn't exactly been clear. After only a few days of using Paula's 1% BHA I can finally leave the house without makeup! My skin tone hasn't been this even since I was 13. The lotion is really silky. I might try the 2%BHA lotion when it's back in stock.
    —meg

    not that great
    I have been using this product as directed as well as the blemish fighting solution and have noticed that my skin is much smoother. As far as getting rid of blackheads on my nose I have noticed no real change and my monthly breakout which is the same spot every month still occurs even while making sure I apply product to that area. I'm going to finish the product because its too expensive to just throw away and maybe my blackheads will clear up by then. We'll see.
    —Monica Martinez

    1% BHA
    I used a sample and I love it. It absorbs quickly and I've noticed a change in my complexion. *(good way). I would definitely recommend 1% BHA to anyone and I am definitely planning on using this product as part of my daily regime.
    —Nav

    Wow!!!
    This is so far the best skin care product I've ever used! After applying it the first time, I could see a difference the next morning, and I rarely see such a difference when I use other brands. My skin got so much smoother and makeup looks much better on it. I will order the full size, and buy Paula's exfoliating product for my mom as well. Thank you so much!
    —Chau

    Don't ever reformulate this gem!
    This is an amazing product. It absorbs very well, and doesn't leave a sticky/goopy film on my skin (like your 2% gel does). I use it 3 or 4 times a week at night, and my skin looks great the next morning. I also use it on occasional breakouts to tone down the redness. Paula, please don't ever re-formulate this product!
    —Diana

    Not bad
    So far no irritation whatsoever but feel itchy sometime. Mainly around the nose. I still got blackhead around Tzone area. Not as bad as before but at least I don't need to extract it so often like I used to.
    —Sisilia

    Like the product, hate the packaging
    Love the product, works well for my combination skin...But the packaging leaves so much to be desired like some of her other products. Sometimes difficult to get out and the printing easily flakes off on my fingertips - sorry don't want to put the ink on the my skin. The previous plastic bottles used by Paula's Choice a few years ago were so much better. This bottle also easily dents.
    —Amanda

    Skin healer:)
    It was the first time I used any exfoliant. As it was very good for my face and I had terrible pimples on my back I tried it there and it healed my back - opened my pores and everything dissapeared. Great! Now I switched to BHA 2% but I still think about this product very well.
    —Joanna

    nice product, lousy bottle
    This seems to be a nice product. Although I have on;y been using it a week I like the results. Sadly the bottle is terrible quality packaging. After three uses it had creases in the thin and brittle plastic sides, it isn't easy to get the lotion out, and the words are wearing off, which is a bummer for the price.
    —Aarin

    Worked best for me
    I'm 35 and really LOVE this 1% BHA lotion. The 2% was too irritating for me and the gel didn't work well under makeup. The lotion is my fav because it almost feels moisturizing and disappears on my skin. I use the 2.5% Blemish Fighting Solution and don't always use a moisturizer except for the Skin Recovery under my eyes (which is a miracle cream for lines). I've always had to battle bouts of acne, but Paula's products have made a real difference. I can walk out to the bus stop without makeup and not be embarrassed. Thank you and DO NOT stop making this!!
    —Sheila

    Severe allergy
    Had a terrible allergic reaction to this product even though I have used BHA products before and am not allergic to aspirin. I do no have sensitive skin and wonder what type of ingredient besides salicylic acid that could have caused this reaction. Customer Care Respone: We regret that this product did not work for you. Because each person is different, we cannot be sure what your skin reacted to. Please contact our customer service team via Live Chat or email for additional assistance and product recommendations.
    —Kat
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