Dr. Althea Rapid Mild Acid Rescue Pore Purifying Pads provide a gentle and quick exfoliation step that helps clear pores of accumulated sebum, impurities, and dead skin cells, while improving the appearance of shine, rough texture, and dullness. The pads are saturated with a formula containing Salicylic Acid (BHA), Lactic Acid (AHA), Gluconolactone (PHA), Zinc PCA, NAD+, NMN, ATP, Resveratrol, and soothing botanical extracts to help purify the skin and give it a clearer, smoother, and more balanced appearance.
These pads are designed for skin suffering from clogged pores, blackheads, excess sebum, excess shine, uneven texture, and dullness, combining multi-acid exfoliation with gentle purification without the need for harsh scrubbing. They help prep the skin for serum and moisturizer, and provide a refreshing sensation that leaves the skin looking cleaner and more comfortable after use.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Helps purify pores from accumulated sebum, impurities, and dead skin cells.
- Provides gentle multi-level exfoliation thanks to a blend of AHA, BHA, and PHA to improve skin texture without harsh scrubbing.
- Contains Salicylic Acid (BHA) to help clear pores and care for blackheads and oily buildup.
- Enriched with Lactic Acid (AHA) to help smooth the skin's surface and improve the appearance of dullness.
- Contains Gluconolactone (PHA) for gentle exfoliation while supporting moisture and skin comfort.
- Contains Zinc PCA to help control the appearance of oil and shine and support the balance of oily skin.
- Helps improve the appearance of enlarged and congested pores by regularly removing surface buildup.
- Helps the skin appear smoother and clearer, especially in the nose, forehead, and chin areas.
- Enriched with NAD+, NMN, and ATP to support the skin's vital and refreshed appearance.
- Contains Resveratrol to care for the skin's appearance against daily stressors and support its clarity.
- Essence-saturated pads, making them easy to use without the need for separate cotton or toner.
- Combines pore purification, gentle exfoliation, shine reduction, texture smoothing, and skin clarity enhancement in one step.
Helps eliminate:
- Accumulation of sebum and impurities inside pores.
- The appearance of blackheads and surface buildup.
- Dead cells that make skin look dull or rough.
- The appearance of enlarged or impure pores.
- Excess shine in oily and combination skin.
- Uneven or rough texture.
- Dullness and loss of radiance.
- The feeling of heavy skin due to oils and product residue.
- The need to scrub skin with abrasive exfoliants that may cause friction and irritation.
How to use:
- Use the pads after cleansing and gently drying the face.
- Take one pad from the container, then close it immediately to keep the remaining pads moist.
- Gently swipe the pad over the face, avoiding the eye and lip areas.
- Focus on areas prone to pores, oil, and rough texture such as the nose, forehead, and chin.
- Do not scrub the skin hard; use light strokes as the formula contains exfoliating acids.
- Pat the remaining essence into the skin until fully absorbed.
- Follow with a hydrating serum and suitable cream to support the skin barrier.
- For skin unaccustomed to acids, start by using them once or twice a week, then gradually increase the frequency according to skin tolerance.
- In your morning routine, use sunscreen as an essential step to protect the skin while using exfoliating products.
Active Ingredients:
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Salicylic Acid (BHA): Helps care for sebum and buildup inside pores, supporting a cleaner pore appearance and less visible blackheads.
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Lactic Acid (AHA): Helps gently exfoliate the skin's surface and improve the appearance of smoothness and dullness.
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Gluconolactone (PHA): Provides gentle exfoliation and supports smooth skin appearance with moisture-attracting properties.
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Zinc PCA: Helps support oil balance and reduce the appearance of shine in oily and combination skin.
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NAD+: A component that supports skin vitality and helps give it a more refreshed and healthy appearance.
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NMN: Part of the vital care formula to help support the appearance of rejuvenated and vibrant skin.
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ATP: A component that supports the general energy and vitality appearance of the skin within the formula.
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Resveratrol: Helps support the skin against the appearance of stress caused by daily environmental factors.
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Centella Asiatica Vesicles: Provide supportive care to help soothe the skin and improve its comfort.
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Witch Hazel and White Willow Bark Extracts: Help care for the appearance of oils and pores and give the skin a more refreshed feeling.
Suitable for:
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Oily skin suffering from shine, excess oil, and clog-prone pores.
- Combination skin, especially the forehead, nose, and chin area.
- Normal skin when there is a need to improve texture and remove surface buildup.
- Skin prone to blackheads and whiteheads.
- Skin with enlarged or congested pores.
- Rough or dull skin that needs gentle exfoliation and better radiance.
- Blemish-prone skin where sebum and dead cells may contribute to clogged pores.
- Dry skin with caution, using lower frequency and following up with a barrier-supporting moisturizer.
- Sensitive skin with caution, starting gradually and testing tolerance first due to the presence of exfoliating acids.
- Those who want pads that combine gentle exfoliation, pore purification, shine reduction, and skin texture smoothing.
Guidelines and Precautions:
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with the eye area, lips, and mucous membranes.
- Do not use the pads on open wounds or skin that is severely inflamed, irritated, or peeling.
- The formula contains AHA, BHA, and PHA; therefore, it is preferable to start gradually if the skin is not used to acids.
- Avoid combining with retinol or strong exfoliants in the same routine if the skin is prone to dryness or irritation.
- Do not scrub the skin hard during use, as the efficacy comes from the formula and not from friction.
- Do not reuse the same pad; each pad is intended for single use only.
- Close the container tightly after each use to maintain the moisture of the pads and prevent the essence from drying out.
- If the skin feels a strong stinging sensation, persistent redness, or obvious dryness, reduce the number of uses and focus on hydration and barrier support.
- Avoid using them immediately before or after hair removal or shaving on the same area.
- Using sunscreen in the morning is essential when using exfoliating products to help protect the skin and reduce sun sensitivity.
- Store the product in a moderate place away from high heat, direct sunlight, and out of the reach of children.
With these pads, the skin gets a practical exfoliation step that helps it get rid of the buildup that weighs down pores and masks the clarity of its texture. A gentle swipe is enough to give the skin a cleaner and more refreshed feeling, and with balanced use, pores look clearer, shine is less visible, and the texture is smoother and more even without the need for harsh scrubbing or a complex routine.
