Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Gel Exfoliant

Paula's ChoiceSKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Gel ExfoliantIngredients

Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Gel Exfoliant is a product from Exfoliants, Peels and Scrubs category with 13 ingredients. The product is made by Paula's Choice, from United States.

SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Gel Exfoliant provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Softening, Hair protection.

Organic score: 8% natural vs 8% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
3
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
(Solvent/Water-Binding Agent)
5
Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifier)
6
Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid/Exfoliant)
7
Phytosphingosine (Cell-Communicating Ingredient)
8
Hydroxyethylcellulose (Gel-Based Thickener)

All the Positive

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Moisturizing 1: Butylene Glycol
Softening 1: Butylene Glycol
Hair protection 1: Butylene Glycol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2 BHA Gel Exfoliant

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#4(Solvent/Water-Binding Agent)

Origin: No information
Role: No information

#5Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifier)

Origin: No information
Role: No information

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