PAULA'S CHOICE
8% AHA Gel Exfoliant
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS
By skin type
oily skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT
#7: SODIUM HYALURONATE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
combination skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT
#7: SODIUM HYALURONATE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
dry skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
#2: GLYCOLIC ACID
#8: PANTHENOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
💡 PRO-TIP 4: Dry skin is usually also dehydrated. Keep this in mind for your skincare routine.
By skin concern
dehydrated skin
6
6 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
#5: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
#7: SODIUM HYALURONATE
#8: PANTHENOL
#9: SODIUM PCA
#10: PROPYLENE GLYCOL
#11: BUTYLENE GLYCOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
acne prone skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
#2: GLYCOLIC ACID
0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
sensitive skin
3
1
3 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#5: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT
#8: PANTHENOL
1 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#2: GLYCOLIC ACID
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
anti-aging
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
#2: GLYCOLIC ACID
#6: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT
0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
FULL INGREDIENT LIST
👉 The product Paula's Choice 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant contains 15 ingredients in total.
👉 Paula's Choice 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, oil-free, mineral oil-free.
👉 It doesn't contain moderate to high comedogenic ingredients. Comedogenic ingredients are often believed to clog pores. But attention: This is not always true, since several factors - such as the product formulation (= how the product is 'cooked') - have to be considered as well. So pay attention to product reviews if your skin is acne-prone!
👉 Based on the safety rating of the organization CIR, the product Paula's Choice 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant doesn't contain unsafe ingredients.
👉 Here's the full ingredient list: Water, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
👉 Paula's Choice 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant contains following superstar ingredients:
∙ A form of hyaluronic acid
∙ AHA
∙ Panthenol
∙ Aloe
| Ingredient | Comedogenic | Safety CIR | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
1. WATER | no evidence | no evidence | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT |
2. GLYCOLIC ACID | no evidence | Safe with qualifications | BUFFERING |
3. SODIUM HYDROXIDE | no evidence | Safe with qualifications | BUFFERING, DENATURANT |
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