2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

7 flagged

This body scrub from Paula's Choice lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

6 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Vanilla planifolia fruit extract · metal · mediumKnown allergen (metal): Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
Propylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
Butylparaben · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Butylparaben
Ethylparaben · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: parabens.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with metal allergy (nickel, cobalt, chromium)
People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

Reduces irritationHydratingRedness reducingBarrier repairAcne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

34

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, butylene glycol, cetyl alcohol, ppg-14 butyl ether, salicylic acid, dimethicone, tocopheryl acetate, chamomilla recutita flower extract, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, bisabolol, allantoin, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, dimethiconol, peg-40 stearate, sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 20, pvm/ma decadiene crosspolymer, polyacrylamide, c13-14 isoparaffin, laureth-7, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, hexylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethylhexylglycerin, methylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, phenoxyethanol

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3cetyl alcohol30methylparaben

Potential Concerns

May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is 2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Does 2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant contain parabens?

Yes, 2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is 2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant contains 6 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check 2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant against your own profile.