PER PAULAS CHOICE WEB PAGE -THEY STATE - THIS BHA DOES NOT EXPIRE AND THE NON EFFECTIVE TIMELINE IS FROM WHEN YOU FIRST OPEN THE BOTTLE . THE SHELF LIFE BEGINS FROM WHEN YOU OPEN THE LID. This is an unopened bottle. -Please examine all photos, they are part of the description -Comes from a smoke free home -If you have any questions, please ask  YOUR FEEDBACK COUNTS: As a small business your rating is critical to our livelihood. We want our buyers to be fully satisfied. IF THERE ARE ANY ISSUES: Please reach out before leaving negative feedback so we can resolve to your satisfaction. Not only do we aim to provide a positive buyers experience, your positive review helps us rank reaching more people on the platform. Thank you for helping and taking the time to share if you’ve had a positive purchase. Return Policy: We offer a 15 day returns for any reason. Buyer pays shipping, item must be returned in the same condition. This skin-softening leave-on lotion exfoliant with 2% BHA is a completely non-abrasive way to shed built-up layers of dead skin to reveal the radiant, smooth skin hiding underneath. Gently refines and clarifies pores Diminishes the appearance of wrinkles Moisturizing lotion hydrates skin’s surface Use up to twice daily after cleansing & toning skin