Dr. Althea
Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm
Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm is a cleansing oil from Dr. Althea. Its official ingredient list includes Centella Asiatica Extract. The brand lists 14 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
- Routine step
- Oil cleanse
- Formula
- 14 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.
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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. |
| Synthetic Wax | Exfoliating textureBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Adds particles that help remove surface material through rubbing. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Sorbitan Sesquioleate | Mixing oil and water | 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. |
| PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. 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. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil | Skin conditioningSoftening | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Madecassoside | AntioxidantSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CleansingComfortSkin conditioningSmoothingToning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
| Asiaticoside | AntioxidantScentSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
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Sources
- Dr. Althea: Pure Grinding Cleansing BalmChecked 2026-10-07T13:14:18.006578+00:00