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Exfoliating 8% Alpha Hydroxy Acid Gel
All Skin Types
- Exfoliates surface of the skin with 8% glycolic acid and an effective pH range of 3.5-3.8
- Helps fade signs of sun damage, correct uneven skin tone (dullness, ashiness, skin discolorations), and makes skin feel wonderfully smooth
- Silky gel formula spreads easily and feels nearly weightless on skin
- Contains anti-irritants and water-binding agents
- 100% fragrance- and colorant-free
Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
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Customer Reviews
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Water, Glycolic Acid (alpha hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (chamomile/soothing agent), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA (water-binding agents), Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol (slip agents/penetration enhancers), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyquaternium-10 (thickeners), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben (all preservatives).
Directions: Apply a dime-sized amount to clean skin. Avoid direct contact with the eyes and eyelids. First-time users may experience a slight stinging sensation, which is normal. To avoid irritation, product should be used just once a day or once every other day for the first few weeks. After prolonged use (4–6 weeks), it can be applied twice per day. If redness, dryness, or irritation occurs, cut back the frequency of application or discontinue use.
Product Rating:
(15 reviews)
Love it!!!!!
I have been using your skincare for dry to very dry skin and I love it. My skin is finally glowing. I am almost 42 and have always been blessed with good skin (thanks mom). But since I turned 40 by skin has been very dry and dull. I have been searching for something to make it glow. I found it. Thanks Paula.
—jana
I ordered the 8% alpha hydroxy gel and just love it. After one application my skin felt like satin. Great product and not as abrasive as Renova.
—Anne
I wanted to write to you and share my amazement and gratitude that your products are just what they say they are, and are producing good results for my skin. The 8% Alpha Hydroxy, 2% Beta Hydroxy, and 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide have greatly improved all of my skin, including my problematic chin. Thank you from my heart!
—Kimberly S.
Thanks so much for the miraculous 8% Alpha Hydroxy Acid Gel. I just received it last week, and I am astounded at how smooth my skin looks and feels already. As a frequent sufferer of breakouts, I am very discerning of my skin care products, but this has been wonderful.
—Jenny G.
I started using your skin care about a month ago. Early on I had noticed a tremendous difference in my skin texture. I have recently been using the 8% Alpha Hydroxy Acid Gel, and, my skin has never been better. I always thought you had to buy those scrubs which were just irritating my skin. I just wanted to thank you for your marvelous skin care line. It really works and is reasonably priced so that everyone can have great skin.
—Alexis H.
I'm turning 40 in a few days yet twice this week I was pegged as being in my 20's! I love the outdoors, but Paula's skincare has obviously protected my skin and kept it healthy. I've paid thousands of dollars in the past to find effective, skincare, but until I discovered Paula's Choice, nothing impressed me. My two favorites are the Super Antioxidant Concentrate, which makes my skin feel like silk, and the Hydrating Treatment Cream. The 8% AHA Gel is as good as Fruition Extra, but costs $170 less for the same amount of product. Thanks, Paula!
—Scarlett A.
Awesome
I thought I had flawless skin until I started your 8% AHA gel. I love this stuff! My skin looks better and I didn't really have skin problems to begin with! Thank you!
—Nicole Lawrence
GREAT products
I'm 58, and have been using Paula's 2% BHA gel and 8% AHA gel faithfully for about 6 months (AHA at night, BHA during the day), and I suddenly realized how much smoother and clearer my skin has become. AND, when I had a facial at Red Door Spa yesterday, the esthetician said there was nothing she could recommend that I change about my skin care routine, and asked what I use!
—Cindy
A family of users!
I am 46 and absolutely hooked on all your products! I can't imagine using anything else. I even put my acne prone 16yr. old son on your regimin (after trying all the "popular" products) and his skin is beautiful..amazing. My husband now swears by it as well and I have had several friends place orders after they comment on how well my skin looks. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
—Patricia Quill
difficult
Be careful with this product if you have extremely dry and sensitive skin prone to eczema. The first time i used this product, my skin looked 5 years younger. Unfortunately, after that its caused severe drying and nre patches of eczema.
—Hynoki
I no longer hate cosmetics!
After studying histology (and skin cells and structure in particular) I became disgusted with the whole cosmetics industry and the outrageous claims it made. I stopped using most skin care products out of distrust. Then my sister-in-law recommended your books... and I tried again. Using real science facts and peer-reviewed studies you showed me that some products do work, even if not for the reasons the manufacturers claim. Now I have taken another step and purchased your BHA, AHA, and hydrating treatment cream and feel I've had another breakthrough. I'm 44, and my skin hasn't been this clear and soft since I was in grade 6!! It's too late for you to help my teenage years, but I'm placing an order today for my teenage sons. (Thank you too for the sample sizes! The fact that you offer them at all is further proof to me that you stand behind your products and actually care if I get something that works for me.)
—Jane
8% alpha hydroxy acid gel
Love this stuff! Really did help with my rough skin and I did notice a difference in fine lines as well. I have acne and oily skin and I felt this product helped with both.
—Marriah
8% AHA Gel
just received this wonderful gel. The first time I used it, the dead skin just rolled off my face. No more irritating scrubs for me.
—Jackie C.
Cleansers and 8% AHA
I have tried both cleansers for normal/oily skin. My face had an immediate redness with both products. Also, the 8% AHA did very little for my oily skin. Yes, I also used the BHA. Now, i use a cleanser from Clinique and AHA from Alpha Hydrox (10%). Thanks to Paula for the recommendations.
—Carol McRee
Good product
Pretty awesome stuff, makes your skin smoother since it removes the rough outer layers. But the amount of stinging upon the first to second uses really varies, haha, my skin was in pain the first time I used it! But I cautiously tried again and now it's good. Maybe it makes the lower layers of skin stronger. But my skin is definitely more fine textured now, less rough.
—Haichen C
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