{"product_id":"dr-althea-pure-grinding-cleansing-balm","title":"DR.ALTHEA Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm","description":"DR.ALTHEA Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm melts into an oil that lifts away makeup and sunscreen. This balm cleanser dissolves waterproof formulas without harsh rubbing. A twist dispenser releases a soft, sorbet-like balm so your fingers never touch the jar.\r\n\r\nMassage the balm over dry skin and it turns silky under your fingertips. Add a little water and it turns milky, then rinses away cleanly. Your face feels soft afterwards, not stripped or tight.\r\n\r\nMadecassoside and Centella Asiatica Extract sit in the formula alongside Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil and Grape Seed Oil. Formulated with just 14 ingredients, this minimalist balm suits sensitive skin that reacts to heavier cleansers. Use it as the first step of your evening routine, before your regular cleanser. ** \u003carticle\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Cleansing Balm Does for Your Skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDR.ALTHEA Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm is a one-step makeup and sunscreen remover. It is built around a short list of just 14 ingredients. The balm starts solid, then melts into an oil as you massage it over dry skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThat oil stage is where the work happens. It grips onto waterproof mascara, tinted sunscreen and long-wear base. You do not need to scrub or rub at your skin to shift them.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you add water, the balm turns milky. It rinses away and takes the day's makeup with it. Many balm cleansers leave a greasy film behind on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is built to rinse clean instead. Your skin feels soft once you towel dry, not coated or tight. It is a gentle way to start your evening cleanse.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters if your skin reacts to stronger oil cleansers. The result is a calmer first step in your routine. Your face is left ready for a second, deeper cleanse, with no leftover makeup sitting on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Grinding Balm Format Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe balm sits inside a twist-up tube rather than an open jar. Turning the base clockwise grinds a small amount of balm up through the tube. Your fingers never touch the product directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters for a cleanser used at the end of the day. By then, your hands have often been out and about. The sorbet-like texture also helps you judge how much you are using.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou are not scooping a rough guess from an open tub. Synthetic Wax gives the balm its solid shape inside the tube. This is what lets it hold together until you massage it onto skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCetyl Ethylhexanoate and Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride soften on contact with warm skin. This is what lets the balm turn fluid under your fingertips. The change happens within seconds of massaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate and PEG-10 Isostearate act as the balm's emulsifiers. They are what let the oil mix cleanly with water at the sink. Once you add a splash of water, the oil stage turns milky.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt then rinses away without leaving an oily film behind. This microemulsion step is why the balm does not need a second rinse to feel clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ingredients Behind the Calm Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMadecassoside sits near the top of the short ingredient list. It is a compound derived from Centella Asiatica. It helps skin look calmer once you have rinsed off your makeup.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCentella Asiatica Extract and Asiaticoside work alongside it in the formula. Both come from the same plant. They are included together to support that same calm, comfortable feel after cleansing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters because some balms leave a tight sensation behind. This formula is built to avoid that finish. Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil carries much of the balm's oil stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt lets the product glide over dry skin and dissolve makeup as you massage. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, better known as grape seed oil, works alongside it. Together, these plant oils leave your skin feeling nourished rather than stripped.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCaprylyl Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin round out the formula as texture and stability ingredients. Water only appears further down the ingredient list. This is an oil-first balm, not a water-based wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSorbitan Sesquioleate is included to help hold the balm's oils and wax together. This keeps the texture consistent from the first use to the last. With only 14 ingredients in total, it is easier to know exactly what is touching your skin each evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Fits in Your Cleansing Routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUse this balm as the first step of a two-part evening cleanse. Its job is to break down makeup, sunscreen and the oil-based build-up your skin collects during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMassage it over completely dry skin first. Adding water too early stops the balm from properly dissolving stubborn, waterproof products. Once the balm turns milky, that is your cue to rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFollow with your regular foaming, gel or cream cleanser as a second step. This removes any last trace of oil. It also cleans the skin itself, rather than just the makeup sitting on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis cleanser is not built as a stand-alone morning wash. Save it for evenings when you are wearing sunscreen or makeup. On bare-skin mornings, your usual daily cleanser is enough on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the routine simple. One balm cleanse, one regular cleanse, then your normal toner and serum steps. There is no need to add extra exfoliating steps on the same evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Cleansing Balm Suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis balm suits anyone who wears daily sunscreen or makeup. It offers a gentle way to remove both each evening. The short ingredient list keeps the formula easy to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe calming Centella Asiatica trio makes it a reasonable starting point for sensitive skin. It keeps to a deliberately short formula with no unnecessary extras.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf your skin usually feels tight or dry after cleansing, this plant oil base is worth trying. It offers an alternative to a foaming first cleanse. The grinder dispenser also suits anyone who prefers not to dip fingers into an open jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it in your evening routine rather than your morning one. Pair it with a gentle second cleanser for a proper double cleanse. A little balm goes a long way, so one tube should last well beyond your first few weeks of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdd DR.ALTHEA Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm to your evening shelf. Give your skin an easier way to come off the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/article\u003e *** Twist the base of the tube clockwise to dispense a small amount of balm into your palm.\r\n\r\nMassage the balm over completely dry skin, focusing on areas with makeup or sunscreen, until it melts into a smooth oil.\r\n\r\nAdd a splash of water and keep massaging. The balm will turn milky as it lifts away makeup and impurities.\r\n\r\nRinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.\r\n\r\nUse this cleansing balm in the evening as the first step of a double cleanse. Follow with your regular foaming or gel cleanser to finish.\r\n\r\nStore the tube upright, away from direct sunlight and heat, so the balm keeps its texture.\r\n\r\nA 50ml tube lasts around two to three months with daily evening use.\r\n\r\nFollow with a hydrating toner and moisturiser to complete your evening routine. **** 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, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin ***** Madecassoside - a Centella Asiatica derived compound that helps skin look calmer once you rinse\r\nCentella Asiatica Extract - a soothing botanical extract that supports a comfortable, non-tight finish\r\nAsiaticoside - another Centella Asiatica compound that works alongside Madecassoside for a calmer look\r\nCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil - a lightweight plant oil that helps dissolve makeup and sunscreen\r\nVitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil - a plant derived oil that leaves skin feeling nourished, not stripped ******","brand":"DR.ALTHEA","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":56069582422401,"sku":"CH-DAL-CLB-0006","price":13.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/3325\/8815\/files\/DR.ALTHEAPureGrindingCleansingBalm-1.png?v=1786615921","url":"https:\/\/calmhavenbeauty.co.uk\/products\/dr-althea-pure-grinding-cleansing-balm","provider":"Calm Haven Beauty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}