Dr. Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm Review

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Dr. Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm is a deep pore cleansing balm that is formulated for all types of skin. It is lightweight, quite emollient and it is free of any detectable aroma. Simply turn the top clockwise (half turn for light makeup and a full turn for heavy makeup), and massage the balm into the skin and then add a little warm water so that it transforms into a milky emulsion. If I am experiencing any pore congestion on my nose or chin, then I massage it for a little longer in those areas to help release what is trapped in my pores. This cleansing balm rinses clean, and you don't have to double cleanse if you prefer not to, but I always double cleanse since that is my preference. It really helps to loosen up sebum and whiteheads when I get them, and even when I don't it deeply cleans my skin without ever stripping it or drying it out.

According to Dr. Althea,

Dr. Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm offers a deep yet gentle pore cleanse for all skin types with a hygienic grinding mechanism that ensures fresh, precise use. It thoroughly removes sebum and impurities from pores, leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed without residue.

Claims and Attributes:

• Innovative Grinding Packaging: Built-in grinder delivers fresh product with each hygienic and convenient use without direct hand contact with the product.
• Powerful Pore Cleansing: Infused with natural ingredients, this formula improves pore cleanliness by up to 99% after use for a clear, refreshed complexion.
• Powerful Yet Gentle Cleansing: Removes sunscreen, waterproof makeup products, and impurities both the surface and deep layers of your skin in one step without the need for double cleansing.
• Moisturizing Finish: Enriched with Madecassoside and plant-derived oils, it leaves your skin nourished and moisturized, and non-tightening finish.
• Clinically Proven for Sensitive Skin: Formulated without harsh irritants and proven safe for dedicate skin types.

Directions: Turn the container clockwise to dispense an appropriate amount. Gently massage onto dry skin in circular motions to dissolve makeup. Add a small amount of water to emulsify, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Key Ingredients:

• Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract: Helps control sebum, delivers powerful antioxidants, supports acne-prone skin, and deeply cleanses pores.
• Soybean Oil: Naturally dissolves makeup and SPF while helping to clear clogged pores and supports the skin's moisture balance and protection.
• Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate: Clams redness and soothes sensitive skin, and support gentle pore cleansing without causing irritation or discomfort.

Ingredients: 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.

Overall Assessment: I am so impressed by the effective and innovative products that Dr. Althea makes, and they are also quite affordable. This cleansing balm was a great find for me!

$22.90 for 1.69 oz. from Dr. Althea, Ulta, Amazon, YesStyle, Olive Young and Stylevana (Affiliated Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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