{"product_id":"dr-althea-pure-grinding-cleansing-balm-50ml","title":"Dr.Althea - Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm (50ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr.Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm is the gentler of the brand's two cleansing balms — same first-cleanse job, softer finish, aimed at skin that finds thorough cleansing uncomfortable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDr.Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst cleanse, on dry skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry, sensitive or actives-fatigued skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter-feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft and cushioned rather than matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot the best pick for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery oily skin or heavy long-wear makeup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvenings only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePore-focused version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-althea-pore-refresh-grinding-cleansing-balm-50ml\"\u003ePore Refresh Grinding Balm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the gentler balm is actually for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr.Althea did not make this because the Pore Refresh version is flawed. They made it because a cleanse strong enough to strip a full face of long-wear sunscreen is more than a lot of people need, and more than some people's skin tolerates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake the Pure version if any of these describe you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour skin feels tight after cleansing.\u003c\/strong\u003e That tightness is the signal that a cleanse is doing more than it needs to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are using retinol or exfoliating acids.\u003c\/strong\u003e A busy or compromised barrier does not need an assertive cleanse on top of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou wear light makeup or sunscreen only.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is simply less to remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour skin is dry or reactive,\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly in constant air-conditioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStay with the Pore Refresh version if\u003c\/strong\u003e your skin is oily, you wear heavy makeup, or this leaves your face feeling not quite clean. Neither is better — they are aimed at different skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat \"gentler\" changes, and what it does not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means a softer cleansing action and a more cushioned after-feel. It does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e mean you can skip the second cleanse — that step removes water-soluble grime, which no oil or balm handles. And it does not mean the balm is less effective at what it does: removing everyday sunscreen and light makeup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe tightness point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth stating plainly because it drives a lot of bad skincare decisions. \u003cstrong\u003eThat squeaky, tight feeling after cleansing is not cleanliness — it is a disrupted barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it takes hours to recover. People chase that sensation because it feels like proof the cleanser worked, then wonder why their skin is reactive and produces more oil by afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA cleanse that leaves your skin comfortable is doing its job correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry hands, dry face.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water stops the balm binding to sunscreen and makeup — the most common mistake with any balm or oil cleanser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA small scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e with the spatula or clean dry fingers, massaged gently for about a minute. No scrubbing; the balm does the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd water and keep massaging\u003c\/strong\u003e until it turns milky. That colour change is emulsification, and it is what lets the balm rinse clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinse with lukewarm water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollow with a gentle water-based cleanser.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e evenings only. Nothing needs removing in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilding a low-irritation routine around it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you chose the Pure version because your skin is reactive, keep the rest equally undemanding: this balm, a gentle second cleanse, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-althea-345-repair-cream-with-niacinamide-panthenol-50ml\"\u003e345 Repair Cream\u003c\/a\u003e. Add actives back one at a time, a week apart, once things have settled. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-althea-345-cream-mask-4ea\"\u003e345 Cream Mask\u003c\/a\u003e is a useful comfort step during that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep water out of the jar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the spatula or dry fingers. Water in a balm jar shortens its life and is a hygiene issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Dr.Althea cleanser fits your skin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChoose it for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure Grinding Cleansing Balm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry, sensitive, actives-using skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst cleanse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-althea-pore-refresh-grinding-cleansing-balm-50ml\"\u003ePore Refresh Grinding Balm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOily and congestion-prone skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst cleanse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-althea-2-salicylic-acid-clear-pad-170g\"\u003e2% Salicylic Acid Clear Pad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackheads, after cleansing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeave-on exfoliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dr-althea\"\u003eDr.Althea range at EmartGCC\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the Pore Refresh balm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one cleanses more gently and leaves a softer after-feel, aimed at dry, sensitive or actives-fatigued skin. The Pore Refresh version is more assertive on long-wear sunscreen and suits oily, congestion-prone skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it remove sunscreen properly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for everyday sunscreen. If you use a very water-resistant formula and find this leaves residue, that is the case for the Pore Refresh version rather than a fault in this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I still need a second cleanser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A balm removes oil-soluble grime; a water-based cleanser removes sweat, dust and the balm's own residue. Neither replaces the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it if I am on retinol or exfoliating acids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is exactly the situation this is made for. A gentler cleanse leaves the barrier in better shape to handle the actives you have deliberately chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDry or wet skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, on both hands and face. Wet skin prevents the balm binding to what you are trying to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy skin feels tight after cleansing. Is that good?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Tightness means the barrier has been disrupted, not that your face is cleaner. A cleanse that leaves skin comfortable is working correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it turn white when I add water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmulsification, and it is intentional. The emulsifier lets the balm mix with water so it rinses away completely instead of smearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does 50ml last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly two to three months at one small scoop each evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Dr.Althea in Kuwait\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmartGCC supplies 100% original Dr.Althea with free standard home delivery across Kuwait, usually next day. Areas beyond Fahaheel and Jahra carry a 3 KD delivery surcharge. 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