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DR.ALTHEA Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm 50ml showcasing the unique turning dial mechanism and fresh balm ribbons for deep pore clearing in Korean skincare.
  • DR.ALTHEA Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm 50ml showcasing the unique turning dial mechanism and fresh balm ribbons for deep pore clearing in Korean skincare.
DR.ALTHEA Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm 50ml

DR.ALTHEA Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm 50ml

$19.99
$19.99
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Systematically dissolve heavy waterproof cosmetics, tenacious sunscreens, and embedded pore impurities while simultaneously calming reactive skin layers with DR.ALTHEA Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm 50ml : Soybean Oil & Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, an innovative, ultra-hygienic deep-cleansing treatment. Formulated with a unique built-in dial mechanism, this solid balm shaves off into fresh, touch-free portions that melt smoothly into a luxurious oil slip upon contact with the skin. By pairing lipid-dissolving plant emollients with targeted botanical sebum regulators, it effortlessly lifts away accumulated debris and blackheads without stripping your moisture shieldโ€”leaving a congested, sensitive, or combination canvas feeling exceptionally silky, clean, and thoroughly refreshed.

  • Target Concerns: Heavy Waterproof Makeup, Clogged Pore Congestion & Sebum Plugs, Excess Oil Production, Environmental Fine Dust, Localized Redness & Sensitivity.
  • Skin Compatibility: Universally compatible across all skin profiles (Highly optimized for oily, combination, acne-prone, and ultra-sensitive skin types seeking a clean, residue-free first cleanse).
  • Texture & Finish: A solid, velvety balm texture that glides effortlessly with zero friction or pulling. It emulsifies instantly upon contact with water and rinses away fully, yielding a soft, comfortably hydrated finish with absolutely no heavy grease film or blurred eye residue.
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Transform your daily clarifying architecture and safeguard your skin envelope from cross-contamination with a highly innovative, hygienically sealed cleansing balm engineered to maximize purification safety. Standard open-jar balm cleansers are constantly exposed to bathroom moisture, ambient air, and repeated fingertip dips, which rapidly compromises product freshness and accelerates bacterial accumulation. Spatulas can also introduce dosing inconsistencies, leading users to either over-strip their surface mantle or leave heavy pore-blocking residue behind. DR.ALTHEA Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm 50ml completely eliminates this contamination loop by introducing a specialized internal grinding wheel mechanism. By twisting the container clockwise, it shaves off a precise, micro-dosed ribbon of fresh balm for every application, protecting the remaining product safely beneath.

The core clinical strength of this texture-refining wash relies on a high-affinity emollient foundation of Soybean Oil paired with pure Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract. Soybean oil mimics the skin's natural fluid lipids, allowing it to easily cross surface sebum barriers to liquefy waterproof mascaras, long-wear foundations, and silicone-heavy sunscreens without requiring aggressive physical dragging. Simultaneously, the green tea catechins provide powerful antioxidant defense and help check daytime oil flow. To soothe flustered skin zones during rinsing, the solution infuses Sodium Guaiacolsulfonateโ€”a targeted calming compound related to azuleneโ€”alongside nourishing Jojoba Seed Oil and Rice Bran Oil. Clinically proven to improve pore cleanliness by up to 99% in a single step, this vegan, hypoallergenic formula converts a bumpy, oil-heavy canvas into a beautifully clear, uniform, and healthy skin baseline.

  • Innovative Grinding Architecture: Employs a built-in dial mechanism that delivers fresh, contamination-free product ribbons with zero direct hand contact.
  • Up to 99% Pore Purification: Clinically verified to completely sweep away embedded sebum plugs, stubborn blackheads, and microscopic urban fine dust.
  • Smart Sebum & Moisture Modulation: Utilizes linoleic-rich Soybean Oil and Green Tea extract to comfortably melt hard oils while maintaining the underlying lipid matrix.
  • Azulene-Derived Redness Relief: Saturated with Sodium Guaiacolsulfonate to quickly lower skin thermal stress, soothe irritation, and prevent post-wash tightening.

Key Ingredients

  • Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil: A barrier-supportive plant emollient naturally rich in essential fatty acids that cleanly dissolves oil-soluble impurities.
  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract: A premium green tea active providing exceptional antioxidant shielding while regulating daily sebum pathways.
  • Sodium Guaiacolsulfonate: A specialized soothing agent that targets surface redness and cools down localized skin heat.
  • Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil & Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil: Bio-compatible plant oils that deliver intensive hydration to keep the barrier perfectly supple.

Full Ingredients List

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Water, Carbonated Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Sodium Guaiacolsulfonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol

  • Step 1: Use daily during your evening (PM) routine as the essential first step of your double-cleansing regimen to dissolve oil-based impurities.
  • Step 2: Apply steady pressure and twist the top rim of the container clockwise to dispense an appropriate ribbon of the fresh balm onto completely dry hands.
  • Step 3: Massage the smooth balm gently over your dry face in soft, circular rolling motions for 30 to 60 seconds to break down makeup, sunscreen, and sebum build-up.
  • Step 4: Add a small splash of lukewarm water to emulsify the balm into a light, milky fluid, massage briefly, then rinse away thoroughly with warm water.

โœจ Pro-Tip: For areas dealing with chronic blackhead or whitehead accumulation (like the corners of the nose or the center of the chin), spend an extra 30 seconds performing focused rolling movements with the dry balm. The high-affinity soybean lipids will gently loosen hardened sebum plugs within the follicle openings before you introduce water, facilitating an incredibly deep and effortless pore cleanse.

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