What This Pore Pad Does for Your Skin
Pores get congested for simple reasons. Oil, dead skin and daily grime settle inside them and slowly build up. DR.ALTHEA Rapid Mild Acid Rescue Pore Pad lifts that build-up gently. Each pad arrives pre-soaked in a mild acid formula, so there is no pouring or measuring. You simply wipe and let the pad do the rest.
This pad targets clogged pores, rough patches and uneven texture. It suits skin that wants a clearer, smoother finish without a harsh scrub or a stinging toner. Because the acid blend is mild, it suits skin that reacts easily to stronger exfoliants.
Used regularly, the pad keeps pores clearer between deeper treatments. Skin appears less rough and more even in tone over time. The routine is simple: cleanse, wipe, continue. There is nothing extra to learn or measure, which makes this an easy habit to build into a normal week.
Pores tend to look more noticeable around the nose, chin and cheeks, especially with daily makeup or sunscreen wear. A quick wipe after cleansing addresses that build-up before it settles in. This makes the pad a natural fit for anyone who wears SPF or make-up most days.
The Acid Blend Inside Each Pad
Three acids team up inside every pad. Salicylic acid, a BHA, dissolves in oil and travels inside the pore lining, where it loosens the build-up behind blackheads.
Lactic acid, an AHA, works on the surface and lifts away dead skin cells, so texture becomes noticeably smoother. Lactobionic acid, a mild PHA, rounds out the blend without adding extra irritation, so the whole formula remains mild.
Calendula officinalis flower extract and witch hazel leaf extract soothe skin as the acids act. Bisabolol adds a further calming touch that keeps skin comfortable during exfoliation. Sodium hyaluronate holds onto moisture, so skin stays hydrated rather than tight.
Together, this blend exfoliates without over-stripping skin or causing soreness. This formula does contain fragrance (parfum), so it may not suit fragrance-sensitive skin.
This pad is built for quick daily care rather than a slow overnight peel. It is a wipe-off pad, not an overnight serum. The acid blend needs only a brief contact time, so the whole step is quick and mild.
How It Feels on Your Skin
The pad itself is soft and well soaked, so it glides over skin instead of dragging.
There is a light cooling touch from menthol as you wipe, and it fades within moments. The formula is watery rather than sticky, so it absorbs quickly with no heavy residue. Skin feels refreshed straight after use, not tight or dry.
Because the acid blend is mild, most people do not experience the sting that stronger exfoliating toners can cause. Texture improvements build with consistent use rather than overnight. Pores may look less noticeable and skin can appear smoother as dead skin and build-up clear away.
The pad sits comfortably under the rest of your routine, so serums and moisturisers absorb normally afterwards. Each jar holds 65 pads, giving you plenty to build a steady habit without running out too soon.
How to Fit It Into Your Routine
This pad fits easily into a cleanse-and-go routine. After cleansing, take one pad and sweep it over your face, avoiding the eye area. There is no need to rinse afterwards.
Many people start with a few uses a week and build up as their skin adjusts to the acid blend. Once skin settles, the pad can become a regular step in your evening routine. Follow with a hydrating serum and moisturiser to support your skin barrier while the acids act.
Avoid layering this pad with other strong acids or retinol on the same night. Combining several actives can raise the chance of irritation. If you already have a dedicated exfoliating treatment, alternate nights rather than stacking them together.
Because this pad contains exfoliating acids, daily sun protection matters more than usual. Apply SPF every morning if you use the pad in your evening routine. This protects freshly exfoliated skin through the day.
The pad slots easily into a busy schedule. No extra product to buy, no separate exfoliating step. Just cleanse, wipe and continue.
Who This Pore Pad Is For
This pad suits skin that deals with clogged pores, blackheads or rough, uneven texture. It also suits anyone who wants a gentle introduction to acid exfoliation without jumping straight to a strong overnight treatment.
Other exfoliating toners can feel harsh and cause stinging. This blend is softened with calendula, witch hazel and bisabolol, so it feels more comfortable. It is not aimed at very reactive or broken skin, and anyone new to acids should patch test first.
Reach for this pad when your pores need a clearer, smoother finish without extra evening steps. Wipe, notice the light cooling touch, and let the rest of your routine follow as normal. It is a calmer route to clearer, cared-for pores, one simple wipe at a time.
