The "Grinding" in the name refers to the jar's built-in twist dial — turn it in the direction of the arrow to dispense a measured amount of balm through the bottom of the lid. This solves the hygiene and dosage problems of standard balm jars (no finger-dipping, no over-scooping). The balm itself is a sorbet-textured oil cleanser that melts makeup, sunscreen and impurities on contact. It contains two gentle exfoliants (LHA and PHA), ceramide NP, vegan PDRN from Korean wild ginseng, sophorolipid biosurfactant, and four premium oils. Free from synthetic fragrances — has a light natural herbal scent from tea tree oil. 50ml.

• Sophorolipids (Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment) — Biosurfactant Cleanser — sophorolipids are glycolipids produced through yeast fermentation (Candida Bombicola on glucose and rapeseed oil); they function as a surfactant — the ingredient that lifts oil, makeup and debris from the skin — but unlike synthetic surfactants (SLS, SLES), sophorolipids are biodegradable and skin-compatible, with documented anti-inflammatory and skin-conditioning properties alongside their cleansing function; they remove long-wear makeup including heavy SPF without requiring harsh chemical emulsifiers or stripping the barrier
• PHYTO PDRN® + Panax Ginseng Root Extract — Vegan Ginseng DNA — same Mt. Jiri-sourced ginseng PDRN used across the VT PDRN line; even in a rinse-off cleanser, the PDRN and ginsenosides make meaningful contact with skin during massage time, supporting the adenosine A2A repair signaling and delivering ginseng's antioxidant bioactives before being rinsed; the result is skin that doesn't feel stripped after cleansing but instead looks refreshed and glowing
• LHA (Capryloyl Salicylic Acid) + Gluconolactone (PHA) — Exfoliation While Cleansing — LHA is a lipophilic salicylic acid derivative that dissolves in the oil phase and works at the skin surface to loosen the bonds between dead skin cells and debris inside pores; gluconolactone PHA provides gentle surface-level acid exfoliation; both are active during the massage phase of cleansing, delivering mild exfoliation that most oil cleansers don't include — the combination explains why skin feels noticeably smoother after using this balm vs a standard oil cleanser
• Ceramide NP + Panthenol + Squalane — Barrier Care During Cleansing — including ceramide NP in a rinse-off formula is unusual and signals a genuinely skin-centric approach; ceramide NP and panthenol condition and protect the barrier during the cleansing step so that even thorough makeup removal doesn't leave skin feeling tight or dehydrated; squalane provides lipid replenishment; together they ensure the cleanse actively supports rather than compromises the skin barrier
• 4 Nourishing Oils + Botanical Antioxidant Complex — Argan (Argania Spinosa Kernel) for anti-frizz and anti-aging antioxidant polyphenols; Macadamia Seed Oil (palmitoleic acid, matching skin lipids); Avocado Oil (oleic acid, vitamins A and E); Jojoba Seed Oil (sebum-mimicking wax ester, non-comedogenic); Grape Fruit Extract + Persimmon Leaf + Polygonum Cuspidatum (resveratrol source) + Chestnut Shell + Coffee Seed (caffeine antioxidant) + Safflower + Korean Pepper (Zanthoxylum Piperitum) — a broad-spectrum botanical antioxidant complex that works during the cleansing massage

Apply to dry skin. Turn the dial in the direction of the arrow to dispense the desired amount. Massage gently over face to dissolve makeup and impurities. Wet hands slightly and continue massaging for 30 seconds until the balm emulsifies and turns milky. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Can be followed by a water-based cleanser for double cleansing. 50ml.

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