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RESIST Weightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA

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Item #: 570
  • Effective for: Acne Breakouts, Anti-Aging, Keratosis Pilaris, Redness
  • Exfoliates to reveal younger, hydrated skin with 2% salicylic acid
  • Eliminates rough, raised bumps on arms and legs
  • Antioxidants help repair sun damage
  • Creates radiant, clear, even-toned skin
  • Silky, non-greasy matte finish is ideal for breakout-prone skin from the neck down
  • Reduces redness and signs of irritation
  • Clinically proven non-irritating
  • 100% fragrance free, no added dyes
  • No animal testing
  • View the research and studies showing the benefits of using this exfoliant here.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or its derivatives.

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Customer Ratings:

87 out of 100
(Based on 245 Reviews)
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  1. Anonymous
    Reviewed on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    Finally sleeveless shirts and smoother arms
    • I just turned 30 and have been dealing with KP since I was a little girl. I've tried everything to get rid of these annoying red bumps and little white heads on my arms. This is the first thing I've seen work. Although I have to admit that i'm not very religious at putting it on, but when I do everything clears up again. Please remember that this wont make KP completely go away, but the more you use it the better your skin will look.It also works great for body breakouts due to sweaty workouts.

  2. Shannan W
    Reviewed on Sunday, May 19, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    Dream for KP Teen!
    • My 16 year old has had KP since she was a baby. We have tried prescription products from the dermatologist with no benefit. After recently shopping with her and seeing just how sad she was about how her arms looked in a sleeveless dress, I decided to go ahead and give this product a try. After 2 days of use, her arms and legs were smoother. After 1 week, the KP is actually clearing up. She is ecstatic! I'll definitely be buying more of this product! Thank you for yet another wonderful product!

  3. Debra R
    Reviewed on Thursday, May 16, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    This lotion works
    • This lotion is great! I have used Paula's facial products for many years, decided to try this lotion on my dry heels. Wow! This stuff is great. I have always had a problem with dry heels and having used many OTC products, this product applied am and pm has given me the best results ever! Even my nail technician was awed.

  4. Sherry T.
    Reviewed on Thursday, May 16, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    Truly tried everything, this works
    • I've had moderate to severe KP since age 12. I am now in my 40's and found this product one year ago. I am so happy to say it really works as my KP area spread from the backs of my arms to my backside and back of my thighs after having children. I've tried every prescription and OTC for KP and acne over the years without success. My skin is the clearest it has ever been. I am wearing sleeveless dresses/shirts for the first time in my adult life. Does not bother my sensitive skin.

  5. Ruth K.
    Reviewed on Thursday, May 16, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    *DUH*
    • I bought this tube of lotion for Michigan-winter dry legs. After having had it for a month or two, I realized I should be using it on my chest (where I occasionally develop cyst-like pimples on the bra line) and on my back (where I have also developed some similar cyst-like pimples). It has been two weeks since I started using it and already I can see the difference it is making. Had it all along...didn't connect the dots till now...(yay for dots no more!!!)

  6. Catherine M
    Reviewed on Friday, May 10, 2013
    80 out of 100
    • Rating
      Good / 4
    Finally, my KP is smoothing out!!!
    • I've had keratosis pilaris (kp, or chicken skin) on my arms for my whole life, but recently it's become moderate and especially noticeable when I wear short sleeves. I also have mild kp on my thighs. The lotion really helps smooth the skin and keeps the outbreaks at bay. The smell is not great, but it was tolerable to me and the smell fades quickly. I have to use this lotion every night or the kp comes back, but at least I feel confident when my boyfriend touches my arms and legs!

  7. Catherine M
    Reviewed on Friday, May 10, 2013
    80 out of 100
    • Rating
      Good / 4
    Finally, my KP is smoothing out!!!
    • I've had keratosis pilaris (kp, or chicken skin) on my arms for my whole life, but recently it's become moderate and especially noticeable when I wear short sleeves. I also have mild kp on my thighs. The lotion really helps smooth the skin and keeps the outbreaks at bay. The smell is not great, but it was tolerable to me and the smell fades quickly. I have to use this lotion every night or the kp comes back, but at least I feel confident when my boyfriend touches my arms and legs!

  8. JILL K.
    Reviewed on Thursday, May 09, 2013
    40 out of 100
    • Rating
      Poor / 4
    Smells awful
    • This product is a case where "fragrance-free" is not a good thing. This lotion has a terrible, chemical smell to it--some perfume to cover that would be preferable. The smell is so strong I can't stand to use the product on my body. I tried it for about 5 days, but just couldn't stand the smell any longer and returned the product. It wasn't long enough to see whether it had any real effect in terms of the promises it makes regarding clearing up your skin.

  9. Ebi, R
    Reviewed on Tuesday, May 07, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    This is excellent!
    • I have been using this product for littleover two weeks now and the results hav been fantastic. I never knew there was a product for KP and all this talk about there being no cure was such a blow to my self esteem because ive always hated the way my upper arm and legs dont seem to ever clear up. After the first few tries i noticed the redness was reduced and the skin was smooth. then again i also combined his product with regular exfoliating using a washcloth. Now the bumps are talmost gone!

  10. Carol D.
    Reviewed on Monday, May 06, 2013
    80 out of 100
    • Rating
      Good / 4
    Great for backne
    • My husband loves how this keeps his back clear during the summer when he sweats a lot while jogging.

  11. ELIZABETH M.
    Reviewed on Monday, April 29, 2013
    80 out of 100
    • Rating
      Good / 4
    Love it, but a little sad...
    • Although this product is absolutely FANTASTIC for my...ahem...derriere, I was hoping it would help with the crepe-like look of the skin on my arms (how can this be happening? I'm only 32! :( ) Sadly though, this product exacerbated my eczema, and I began having circular patches of red, flaking skin on my forearms. I will just have to switch to Paula's AHA on my arms and keep my BHA for my B-hind ;)

  12. Andrea S.
    Reviewed on Saturday, April 27, 2013
    80 out of 100
    • Rating
      Good / 4
    Nice product!
    • I have had red bumps on my arms and legs since I was 8. It has spread over the years and I am now embarassed to wear short sleeve shirts in the summer. I finally said enough and did research and came across Paula's site and this product. I am on day 3 of this product now. I apply it day and night to my arms and legs. I noticed instant softness to my skin! My redness has gone down on my arms n my legs are clear. I am going to keep applying to see what I get. I also wish it smelled better.

  13. Sandra
    Reviewed on Monday, April 22, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    Magic potion for my face!
    • Moderate acne since 13 (early 30s now) + intermittent cystic acne. I always had gummed-up pores too. Nothing OTC has ever worked until this lotion. This label says "body" but I interpreted it as "bargain deal for face". It dries me out quite a bit but I'm hoping that will get better (using for 3 weeks so far). Otherwise only good things to say. It loosened up the plugs in my face, which were then easily extracted/scrubbed out + prevented new ones. No cysts since started using which is HUGE!!!

  14. Annie Z.
    Reviewed on Saturday, April 20, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    KP is gone!!
    • I have had KP since I was little (now 28). I have literally tried EVERYTHING to get rid of it. OTC products as well as expensive prescriptions from doctors and NOTHING worked. I have been using it for about 2 months and my arms are SMOOTH. Like completely smooth! It's amazing the difference. I no longer cringe when my husband touches my arms. KP does however still get a little red, but no bumps!

  15. Adios KP
    Reviewed on Friday, April 19, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    Lifetime KP sufferer - OVERNIGHT softness!
    • I never write product reviews online. They take time that I'd rather spend...doing almost anything else. But I just woke up after applying this stuff before bed the night before for the first time and my skin is so smooth I NEED to tell the world about it. My KP isn't gone, I can still see the red dots. But my skin is so SMOOTH. My skin is smooth like the Old Spice Guy. My skin is smooth! I want to climb on top of my house and scream at the top of my lungs, "MY SKIN IS SMOOTH!!!" A. MAZ. ING.

  16. Kevin L
    Reviewed on Friday, April 19, 2013
    60 out of 100
    • Rating
      Neutral / 4
    Hasn't seemed to work for me
    • This was the most highly recommended product I found anywhere online for Keratosis Pilaris, but it hasn't seemed to do anything for me. I have severe KP on the back of my arms, and it looks much better right after I apply the lotion, but there have been no permantent or lasting effects. I apply it once or twice a day, and at this point have gone through more than half the bottle.

    Customer Service Response
    Replied on: Friday, May 10, 2013
    Thank you for your review, and we're sorry your experience wasn't what you had hoped! We would recommend contacting our Customer Care Department via phone or email. They will be happy to discuss your routine and the possible reasons for your experience. They can assist with a credit or exchange, too!
    —Admin
  17. Anna
    Reviewed on Friday, April 19, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    This stuff really does work
    • I have Keratosis Pilaris on my thighs, I thought it was something I just had to live with. But with the Internet at my fingertips, it's a lot easier to get answers without having to go to the dr. for every little thing. So I googled "bumps on legs" and it led me to this site. I ordered two bottles of this exfoliate and began using it. After about 5 applications it has made a substantial difference in the appearance of my legs. I recommend this to anyone with the same problem.

  18. Katie M.
    Reviewed on Sunday, April 14, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    Liquid Gold!!!
    • After using this for only 2 days, my keratosis pilaris is GONE! My skin not only looks great, but it feels amazing! I didn't get KP till I was in my late 20's, and of course I ended up getting an extreme case, covering the backs of my arms & both my legs from ankle to butt...And, it is GONE! I have a few patches of what I now believe is scarring, and even that is hardly noticeable. I've tried everything, both over the counter & prescription, and this is the only thing that has worked!

  19. Neal C.
    Reviewed on Friday, April 12, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    Amazed
    • I have used several of Paula's BHAs over the past few years for my facial skin, including liquids, gels, and lotions. This formulation is by far the most easily applied and absorbed by my oily, acne prone skin. While this may be designed for application on the body, it's amazing how well it works on my face. What's more is that it is, ounce for ounce, is cheaper than Paula's other formulations. To top it off, it smells great! I can't imagine using anything else!

  20. Andrea R.
    Reviewed on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    After 15 years of acne... I'm clear!
    • After 15 years of moderate cystic acne the BHA liquid cleared me a LOT but had a residue and I felt like I was wasting a lot of product so I decided to try this. In 1 week I was clear! I have stopped picking due to the moisturizing but non-residue finish. I am not even using concealer now as it reduced my redness and hyperpigmentation. I threw out my other products, except for sunscreen and Paula's retinol, and use this twice daily after gentle cleansing and fully drying

  21. Anonymous
    Reviewed on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    Clear after 15 years of acne!
    • After 15 years of moderate cystic acne and Dermatillomania on , the BHA liquid cleared me a LOT but had a residue and I felt like I was wasting a lot of product so I decided to try this. In 1 week I was clear! I have stopped picking due to the moisturizing but non-residue finish. I am not even using concealer now as it reduced my redness and hyperpigmentation. I threw out my other products, except for sunscreen and Paula's retinol, and use this twice daily after gentle cleansing and fully drying

  22. SANDY J.
    Reviewed on Monday, April 08, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    Gentle enough for a child yet VERY EFFECTIVE for KP
    • My 4-year old inherited her dad's keratosis pilaris but I was always reluctant to treat it because she has sensitive skin. But the red bumps on her legs got so bad she looked like she had a rash. I took a chance on this product because I trust Paula and am so happy I did!! My baby girl's skin is smooth and bump-free and the improvement happened after just a few days. More importantly, her skin is not irritated at all! It's amazing that so effective of a product is so gentle. Great product!

  23. JAR
    Reviewed on Saturday, April 06, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    all over exfoliation
    • love this product! i had been going between the BHA 2% liquid and the 1% lotion and couldn't find the right balance. i read reviews and saw that this can also be used on the face and decided to order it. i use after shaving and on my face with great results. love the larger amount of product for the price, too!

  24. Lauren C.
    Reviewed on Saturday, April 06, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    Works GREAT! YES! Finally!
    • I started my journey to control the red bumps on my arms using KP Duty products from DERMAdoctor. It worked pretty good, but this works EVEN BETTER! I respond better to BHA than AHA. With the KP Duty AHA, the bumps would kind of leave, but if I missed a few days, they'd come back. Now that I use this, the bumps are really reduced and I can miss several days and still have smooth-ish arms. I don't have perfect arms, I don't think I can, but this is great. It soaks in nice and quick. Much cheaper!

  25. DML
    Reviewed on Wednesday, April 03, 2013
    100 out of 100
    • Rating
      Best / 4
    Great Stuff
    • The clinician I go to for facials suggested this for the little bumps on my arms and back of shoulders. It works very quickly and gives me that smooth skin back. I also use it on the tops and backs of my legs which works as well. It really is all people say it is.

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What makes this product unique?
RESIST Weightless Body Treatment truly a one-of-a-kind product! This anti-aging body lotion contains an effective amount of salicylic acid (BHA) formulated at a pH range (3.2-3.6) that allows the BHA to have superior exfoliating properties. As a result, it works to soften rough, bumpy areas, ease dryness, help clear breakouts from the neck down, stimulate collagen production, and banish dullness for improved skin tone. This silky, lightweight moisturizer sets to a soft matte finish and is packed with proven antioxidants and potent anti-irritants to keep skin youthful and healthy. This specialized body product will reveal younger-looking skin with a renewed firmness, refined texture and fewer discolorations from sun damage.

Who is this product for?
RESIST Weightless Body Treatment is great for anyone who is prone to breakouts or struggling with signs of aging anywhere on their body. It is also extremely effective at relieving red bumps and rough areas on the body (keratosis pilaris). This silky body lotion also works to improve skin tone and texture, both of which contribute to a more youthful look.

Sources to support the claims made for RESISTWeightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA

Biochemistry and Pharmacology, June 2007, pages 1,786-1,795; Archives of Internal Medicine, July 2002, pages 1531–1532; Annals of Dermatology and Venereology, January 2002, pages 137–142; Archives of Dermatology, November 2000, pages 1390–1395; Preservatives for Cosmetics, 1996, by David Steinberg, Allured Publishing, pages 39-40; Pain, January 1996, pages 71–82; and Seminars in Dermatology, December 1990, pages 305–308.

Key Ingredients: chamomile, green tea, vitamin E, Cucumis melo (melon) fruit extract, allantoin, BHA (beta hydroxy acid), bisabolol, salicylic acid

Product Ingredients:

Water, Butylene Glycol (slip agent), Cetyl Alcohol (thickener), PPG-14 Butyl Ether (thickener), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (anti-irritants), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract (antioxidants), Bisabolol, Allantoin (anti-irritants), Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethiconol (silicone slip agents/texture enhancers), PEG-40 Stearate (thickener), Sorbitan Stearate (emulsifier), Polysorbate 20 (solubolizing agent), PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide (film-forming agents), C13-14 Isoparaffin (thickener), Laureth-7 (emulsifier), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Hexylene Glycol (solvent), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Ethyhexylglycerin (skin-conditioning agent), Phenoxyethanol, (preservative).

DIRECTIONS: Apply to clean skin. May be used daily for all-over smoothing and exfoliation, or applied to blemished or rough, bumpy areas of the skin as needed.

For additional blemish control, follow with Paula's Choice CLEAR Acne Fighting Treatment. For daytime use, be sure to follow with a Paula's Choice sunscreen.

Avoid direct contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

What's the difference between AHA and BHA exfoliants? Do I need both?

When properly formulated, both AHAs and BHA are brilliant options for exfoliating the surface of skin. You do not need to use both, but some people like alternating. Both AHA and BHA work to reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen, and firm skin but each has its special qualities you'll want to consider when deciding which one to use:

  • AHAs are preferred for sun-damaged and dry skin because they exfoliate on the surface of skin and have the added benefit of also improving moisture content. 
  •  BHA is preferred for oily, acne-prone skin and for treating blackheads and white bumps because BHA can get through the oil that's clogging your pores, normalizing the lining of the misshapen pore that contributes to acne.
  • BHA has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action. Those are two more reasons to use a BHA exfoliant if you have acne or sensitive, reddened skin.
  • Both AHA and BHA work to fight keratosis pilaris ("chicken skin") but BHA has the advantage due to its ability to penetrate the pore lining where these raised, red bumps begin.

If your skin is sun-damaged and you're also struggling with acne or clogged pores, add a BHA product to your routine.

How does RESIST Weightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA differ from the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliants?

The primary difference is with the base formula. The lotion base of Weightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA is silky and lightweight yet hydrating, and it contains several anti-aging ingredients to help skin from the neck down look and act younger. Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid, Gel, and 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Lotion contains the same percentage of salicylic acid, but in different bases designed to work with other facial-care products.

Can I use RESIST Weightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA on my face?

Yes. In fact, some skin types may prefer the texture of RESIST Weightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA for facial use.

I am using Renova/Retin-A on sun-damaged body skin. Is it OK to use this with RESIST Weightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA?

There is no reason not to try and see if this works for you and you can always ask the physician who gave you the prescription their opinion. Renova and Retin-A have a completely different benefit for skin than BHA does but both are excellent for anti-aging skin care. BHA exfoliates built up dead skin cells on the surface of skin and in the pore, while the active ingredient in Retin-A and Renova is a cell communicating ingredient that improves the way skin cells are made in the lower layers of skin.

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