Dr. Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm
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A pore-focused cleansing balm with a grinder-style dispenser — twist clockwise to shave off a fresh portion each use, no fingers in the jar. Both reviewers highlighted this for travel specifically: compact, hygienic, precise. The formula is built around Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate — a blue azulene compound derived from chamomile that gives Dr. Althea products their signature calming and anti-inflammatory properties. Fragrance-free. Vegan. 50ml.
- Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate — Dr. Althea's Signature Active — guaiazulene is a deep blue bioactive compound derived from chamomile (the same source as azulene), with potent anti-inflammatory and redness-calming activity; the sodium sulfonate form is water-soluble and stable in formulas; this is the ingredient that gives Dr. Althea's cleansers their soothing, no-irritation character and distinguishes this formula from other grinder-style cleansing balms on the market
- Green Tea Extract + Soybean Oil — Sebum Control + Pore Clarity — Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (green tea) controls excess sebum, delivers catechin antioxidants, and is clinically associated with 99% pore cleansing improvement after use; Soybean Oil dissolves oil-based impurities and SPF while supporting the skin's moisture balance without stripping; this combination makes the formula effective for both oily and combination skin types
- Rice Bran Oil + Jojoba + Turmeric + Neem + Holy Basil — Oryza Sativa (rice bran oil) adds brightening antioxidants including vitamin E and ferulic acid; Jojoba mimics skin's natural sebum for a non-greasy post-cleanse feel; Curcuma Longa (turmeric) and Melia Azadirachta (neem) both have strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity useful for acne-prone skin; Ocimum Sanctum (holy basil) adds further antimicrobial support; Corallina Officinalis (red algae) conditions and soothes
- Sorbet-to-Oil-to-Milk Transformation — the balm is solid in the grinder, melts to oil on dry skin, then emulsifies to a milky rinse when water is added; PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate is the emulsifier that triggers this transformation; rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water to complete the milk phase and leave a non-greasy finish
Twist clockwise to dispense. Massage onto dry face in circular motions until makeup dissolves. Add water to emulsify into a milky texture, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Fragrance-free. Vegan. 50ml.
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1. Twist the product clockwise to dispense the desired amount. 2. Gently massage in a rolling motion on the skin to dissolve makeup, then gradually add a little water to emulsify. 3. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate