Paula’s Choice Weightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA

Paula’s Choice Weightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA is a US-brand dermatologist-approved leave-on body exfoliant that brings the same science-backed BHA expertise behind the brand’s iconic face exfoliant to a full-body application — delivering gentle but powerful daily exfoliation from the neck down. This lightweight lotion formula is specifically designed to tackle the body’s most stubborn skin concerns: the bumpy red texture of Keratosis Pilaris (KP) on arms & legs, chronic body breakouts on the back & chest, and rough clogged pores that no amount of physical scrubbing can fully resolve. Unlike scrubs that only address the skin’s outermost surface and can cause micro-tears, this leave-on BHA treatment works at the biochemical level — dissolving congestion inside the pore and accelerating dead skin cell turnover without any friction, irritation or stripping. Its weightless, fast-absorbing lotion texture feels more like a daily body moisturizer than an exfoliant — applying effortlessly without stickiness, greasiness or heaviness. 100% fragrance-free, paraben-free & cruelty-free. Suitable for daily full-body use or as a targeted spot treatment.

After showering and patting skin dry, apply a small-to-moderate amount of the lotion to clean skin across all areas of concern — arms, legs, back, chest, shoulders, elbows, knees & any other rough or bumpy areas. Massage gently until fully absorbed. Do not rinse. May be used daily for all-over full-body smoothing & exfoliation, or applied selectively to congested, bumpy or blemished areas as needed. For daytime use on any exposed skin areas, follow with a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen as BHA exfoliation increases the skin’s UV sensitivity. For KP-affected areas, consistent daily use over several weeks yields the most significant smoothing & clearing results — start every other day if the skin is new to BHA to allow for tolerance building. Can also be applied to the face as a cost-effective alternative to Paula’s Choice face BHA products.

Salicylic Acid (BHA, 2%) is the functional hero — an oil-soluble beta-hydroxy acid that penetrates through the sebum & keratin plugs trapped inside body pores to dissolve the compacted mix of dead skin cells, sebum & impurity buildup at the root cause of KP bumps, body acne & chronic body congestion. Unlike water-soluble AHAs that cannot enter the oil-filled pore interior, BHA uniquely reaches inside the follicle to clear the blockage from within — simultaneously smoothing the pore lining walls for reduced visible bumping & breakout recurrence. On the skin surface simultaneously, Salicylic Acid accelerates natural desquamation to lift away the accumulated layers of dead corneocytes responsible for rough texture, dry flakiness & dull uneven body skin tone. Its potent anti-inflammatory properties — structurally analogous to aspirin — actively calm the redness, swelling & irritation associated with both acne lesions & the inflamed follicles of KP for a visibly smoother, calmer complexion. Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) delivers antioxidant protection that shields freshly exfoliated skin cells from environmental free radical damage while softening & nourishing the skin surface. Chamomile Extract (Chamomilla Recutita), Green Tea Extract (Camellia Oleifera), Willowherb Extract (Epilobium Angustifolium) & Bisabolol form a comprehensive anti-inflammatory botanical quartet — collectively calming post-exfoliation sensitivity, reducing redness associated with KP & body acne, and providing soothing antioxidant protection throughout the treated skin areas. Allantoin promotes gentle skin cell healing & softens rough, thickened skin texture for an overall smoother body skin feel. Dimethicone creates a lightweight, silky-smooth protective barrier that seals moisture into freshly exfoliated skin without clogging pores.

* Salicylic Acid (BHA, 2%) penetrates inside body pores to dissolve KP bumps, acne & congestion
* Oil-soluble BHA clears clogged follicles from within — impossible to achieve with physical scrubs
* Clinically effective for Keratosis Pilaris (KP): smooths bumpy “chicken skin” on arms & legs
* Anti-inflammatory BHA properties calm redness & swelling from body acne & inflamed KP follicles
* Vitamin E & antioxidant Chamomile + Green Tea nourish, soothe & protect freshly exfoliated skin
* Willowherb & Bisabolol reduce visible redness & sensitivity for a calm, comfortable skin feel
* Allantoin softens rough, thickened skin texture for noticeable all-over smoothness improvement
* Weightless leave-on lotion — absorbs like a moisturizer, no rinsing, no greasiness, daily-use safe

How to Use: After showering and patting skin dry, apply a small amount of the lotion to clean skin across areas of concern — arms, legs, back, chest, elbows, knees, or any rough and bumpy areas. Massage gently until fully absorbed. Do not rinse. Use daily for all-over body smoothing and exfoliation, or apply to targeted bumpy or blemished areas as needed. For new BHA users, begin every other day to allow the skin to build tolerance. For daytime use on exposed areas, always apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen over treated skin.