Dr. Althea
Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm
Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm is a cleansing oil from Dr. Althea. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin. The brand lists 30 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
- Routine step
- Oil cleanse
- Formula
- 30 listed ingredients
- Source version
- Global brand store
- Formula checked
- 7 October 2026
Inside the formula
A few ingredients worth getting to know, and the roles they play.
Ingredient roles do not establish how well the finished product works. Open a card for its explanation and sources.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Synthetic Wax | Exfoliating textureBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Adds particles that help remove surface material through rubbing. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| PEG-10 Isostearate | CleansingMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Glyceryl Oleate Citrate | CleansingMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Tocopherol | Skin conditioningAntioxidantFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil | Skin conditioningSoftening | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Sorbitan Sesquioleate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Caprylyl Glycol | SofteningSkin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract | Skin conditioningSoftening | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Skin conditioningSoftening | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract | Scent | Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Corallina Officinalis Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Moisture bindingSofteningSkin conditioningAstringentMicrobial controlAntioxidantScentSkin protectionToningFormula UV protection | |
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil | SofteningSkin conditioningScent | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate | Cleansing | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
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Sources
- Dr. Althea: Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing BalmChecked 2026-10-07T13:14:17.599257+00:00