Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm (50ml)

DR. ALTHEA’s Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm is a social media favourite, known for its unique formula and advanced packaging. Formulated with Grape Seed Oil, this balm deeply cleanses without stripping the skin’s natural moisture, removing makeup, sunscreen, and impurities while nourishing your skin. The balm also contains Centella Asiatica Extract to soothe redness and irritation, promoting a healthier skin barrier.

The creamy formula melts upon contact with your skin’s natural heat, making it easy to massage into skin. Its innovative packaging dispenses just the right amount for a single use, keeping the product clean and making it convenient for travel. Suitable for all skin types, it’s especially beneficial for those with dry to combination skin.

It’s Korean Beauty Bar approved because…
…this social media sensation melts effortlessly to remove makeup and impurities, all in a travel-friendly, mess-free package.

At a glance:
Suits all skin types, especially dry and combination skin
Lifts away impurities while boosting skin moisture levels
Soothes redness and irritation

Ingredients in DR. ALTHEA Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm (50ml)
Centella Asiatica: A favourite ingredient in South Korean skincare, nutrient-rich Centella works to hydrate your skin, reduce the effects of sun damage, and repair your skin’s protective barrier.

Grape Seed Oil: Rich in Vitamin E and antioxidants, Grape Seed Oil soothes inflammation, brightens skin, and plumps up skin to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Water / Aqua, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin

*Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer’s discretion.
How to use DR. ALTHEA Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm (50ml)
Use this balm as the first step in your skincare routine, morning and evening.

Scoop out a pea-sized amount of balm using the spatula provided.
Gently massage the balm onto dry skin using your fingertips.
Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Follow with a water-based cleanser.
FAQs about DR. ALTHEA Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm (50ml)
Is it gentle enough for sensitive skin?
Yes. It’s formulated to be gentle and contains Centella Asiatica, a plant extract well known for calming redness and irritation. feedback also backs this up, with sensitive and acne-prone skin types reporting good results.
What are the main ingredients and what do they do?
The balm combines a few skin-friendly actives with an emollient base designed to melt away makeup and sunscreen:

Centella Asiatica Extract: hydrates, soothes redness and irritation, and supports the skin’s moisture barrier
Grape Seed Oil: rich in Vitamin E and antioxidants; helps soften and brighten while soothing inflammation
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil: antioxidant that helps protect against everyday environmental damage
Emollient base (Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride): the cleansing backbone that dissolves oil-based impurities without stripping moisture
How do I use it in my routine?
Use it as your first cleanse in the evening:

Apply to dry skin, massage in, then rinse with lukewarm water.
Follow with a water-based cleanser (this two-step method, known as double-cleansing, ensures makeup, SPF, and excess oil are fully removed).
Continue with your toner, treatments, and moisturiser as usual.
In the morning, it’s optional. Only reach for it if you wore heavy SPF the night before or your skin feels particularly oily.