These are curiously trying times for us all, and we hope you’re staying safe and healthy! While we’re all made to stay put for the benefit of humanity, the idea of going on a holiday can certainly seem very appealing. Sure, we can’t exactly travel to different parts of the globe right now, but we’ve got something to lift your spirits! Althea has recently released our very own Travel Kit that features adorable mini-sized versions of our favorite items, perfect for bringing a piece of Althea with you anywhere you go, home or otherwise!
Have you tried Althea’s Milk Peel Cream Mask? It’s clay to foam exfoliant and mask (talking about dual personality much). I have been a faithful follower after 1 bottle and have repurchased 3 times. Let’s dive a little bit into the ingredients:
Contains amino acids that help hydrate and soothe the skin
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen Leaf Extract)
Contains BHA that deeply exfoliate pores and regulate sebum secretion
Gluconolactone
PHA that gently exfoliates and also acts as an antioxidant
Glycolic Acid
AHA that exfoliates dead skin cells and hydrates
Ingredients & Benefits
In terms of texture, it has a very soft and smooth feel that spreads out easily. Think of softened butter, but 1000 times lighter. It does not have a strong scent and its smell reminds me of baby’s formula. When spread on the skin, it takes about 30 seconds to transform to a foam (imagine unbaked meringue), which you then leave on for 1 to 3 minutes. I usually need and recommend 1-minute max, for those who have sensitive skin. For oilier skin types, you can experiment with longer leave-on time.
After 1 minute, I proceed to rinse the product off and notice that my skin is immediately softer and smoother to touch. Also, my skin does not feel uncomfortably tight as I would with other exfoliants out there. On a scale of 1 to 5 on skin tightness, 1 being least and 5 very tight, I would give this a 1.
texture demonstration
I have been using this product on a daily basis and it did not dry my skin out nor did it irritate my skin. The small bumps that I get on my forehead reduced significantly (in terms of size and quantity) and when I stopped using it, the bumps came back. Also, the blackheads on my nose as well as the pores reduced in appearance and visibility. For the gents, I would strongly recommend you to use it before shaving as it helps reduce ingrown hairs, as I did notice before shaving my facial hair.
The downside to this wonderful product would be the packaging. It comes in a vacuum pump bottle which is great for dispensing products until the very last pump. However, it does not consistently dispense product in the first few pumps and the last few pumps. I have experienced this in at least 2, of their packaging. The only fix I did was to knock the product on the sink top, inverted, to get the product pumped out. Hoping that they fix this and make this the ultimate product in their collection.
Great for all skin types, I really do hope that you guys and girls give this a try and I am sure you’ll love it, even for you sensitive peeps out there!
Daniel Lee shares his skincare reviews on @danxlees
*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the guest writer/blogger and those providing comments are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Althea Korea or any employee thereof.
Sensitivities, redness, irritations - all terrible words that make the skin tighten in horrible anticipation. Having a complexion that’s prone to sensitivity can be a pain, especially when you’re trying to look and feel your best. Althea Collection’s Waterful Bamboo Pads have been our favorite way to combat irritations during this season, and here’s how you can use them to their fullest potential!
“Acid” becomes all the rage skincare beauty word. It is the go-to word to search for your beauty needs for whatever skin problems you have.
One "Holy Grail" of anti-aging ingredient is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid has the structure of acid but it is not an exfoliating acid.
Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of your skin using a chemical, granular substance, or exfoliation tool.
Why Hyaluronic Acid should be in your skincare routine?
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid is to retain water to keep your tissues well lubricated and moist. It is really a good ingredient to have in your skincare products for every skin type. Hydration and moisturize skin is much healthier and reduce other skin problems. After all, skin ability to heal becomes slower than snail if your skin is dry along with sort of other problems such as wrinkles or fine lines appearing before you are even 40.
There are3 types of hyaluronic acid
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
sodium acetylated hyaluronate
sodium hyaluronate
You don’t need all three to appear in all your skincare products. I prefer sodium hyaluronate though. Hyaluronic acid in your skincare will make sure that the products are not drying for your skin.
Here are some product recommendations for all skin types.
If thick moisturizer is not your thing but you do not want to leave your skin feeling like a desert, then how about this famous slight viscosity toner that does not contain any essential oil and it fragrance-free to moisturize your skin. The hyaluronic acid inside this toner just makes your skin hydrated without the heavy feeling of thick cream.
The most popular HG even among beauty influencers. It contains 96% snail mucin extract and hyaluronic acid that moisturizes the skin, repair and improving elasticity from within. It is made for sensitive skin
This is the Korean version of the famous hyaluronic acid in the form of ampoule that contains all the 3 types of hyaluronic acid which is just perfect for your dry skin. It can penetrate deep into the layers of the skin to plump them up. It also contains panthenol and arginine for a protective moisture barrier.
Here comes light, non-greasy texture moisturizer that contains an orchid extract that grows in Jeju Island, a place so rich in volcanic soil. Combined with hyaluronic acid and squalane, powerful anti-aging that keeps your skin firmness and elasticity.
Never go out of the house without wearing sunscreen to prevent skin damage. This sunscreen smells like a bed of roses. With hyaluronic acid inside this sunscreen, this is a no white cast sunscreen that also hydrate your skin while protecting your skin from the harmful rays.
*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the guest writer/blogger and those providing comments are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Althea Korea or any employee thereof.
The sun is no laughing matter, especially when it comes to our skin’s health! Time and time again, we hear about how harshly the sun can damage our skin, and that the best way to prevent that from happening is by applying on sunscreen. Did you know that sun protection comes in two different types? Here’s the low down on all you need to know, plus how to choose a good sunblock for you!
Remember when mom would tell us to drink up our milk so we’ll grow big and strong? What if we told you that milk was more than just good for your bones? Milk has been used by the rich, famous and affluent as a form of skincare for centuries. In modern times, living with pollution can wreak havoc on the skin, and using milk to treat the skin with some TLC is always a good idea. That’s where Althea comes in with the Milk Peel Cream Mask, a skin-pampering product that offers soft, clean skin that’s radiant and healthy!
Our skin has one mortal enemy: the sun! Sure, it gives us light and warmth, but overexposure to its rays is never a good thing. Think of all the damage it can cause to your complexion! It produces ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB) that dehydrate and cause damage to the skin cells, leading to irritation, pigmentation and premature aging. It could even lead to skin cancer! Here’s what to look out for, and how to beat the hot, sunny rays!
Remember when we released the Skin Relief Spot Gel a couple of months ago? We’ve got another product to add to the Skin Relief line that’ll give those of us with more sensitive, troubled skin something to celebrate! Let us introduce you to Althea’s newest product: the Skin Relief Calming Cream! Here’s the breakdown on all you’ll need to know.
Fresh, hydrating, soothing - those are the 3 words that come to mind when we think of Althea’s newest baby! Whether you live in a humid climate that’s more prone to skin pollution, or a cooler climate that can cause a build-up of dead skin cells, the Waterful Green Bamboo Pads are our solution for uneven, irritated, parched skin. Here’s the beauty breakdown on what our latest item has to offer!
We love us a good lip product here on Althealand, so it was only fitting that after showcasing many of them out there in the K-beauty world that we finally came out with our very own! This product has sparked a lot of curiosity and excitement from you guys, and we’re very excited to finally be launching the Watercolor Cream Tints. Here’s the beauty breakdown on these pretty tubes!
We know what it’s like to struggle with acne. Pubescent or not, acne can be an issue that plagues women and men of any age. These red spots are caused by a build-up of dirt, sebum and bacteria, creating the bumps and lumps we love to hate. With the expansion of Althea’s Exclusive skincare line, we’d like to introduce our latest zit-zapping product: the Skin Relief Spot Film Gel! Here’s the beauty breakdown on our very own spot treatment.
You’ve been asking for it, and now it’s finally here! Althea has previously released skincare products (aside from the Petal Velvet Powder), but now we’re back with our very first colored complexion makeup! We love a flawless complexion without the complexity, so what better way to start on that than a great concealer. Here’s the beauty breakdown on Althea’s very own Flawless Creamy Concealer!
Trying to get flawless, healthy skin when living in an urban setting can be quite the challenge. With the end of the year coming up, busy schedules can also come in the way of a great complexion. To combat this, Althea’s latest offering is here to give your skin the cleanse, protection and moisture it needs. Introducing our new skincare superhero: the Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser!
Rulers, aristocrats and beauty enthusiasts have been using milk to beautify themselves for centuries. Yes, our mamas always tell us to drink up so that we can grow up big and strong, but have you considered using milk for your complexion too? Living with pollution makes our skin an urban nightmare, so pamper your skin with Althea’s latest beauty offering. We’re super excited to finally reveal our Milk Peel Cream Mask, and here’s how it’s going to up your beauty game!
We love new things, especially when they're ours! Yes, Althea has a new baby to coddle and praise, and we're absolutely ecstatic to share it with you! The sun is a natural enemy of the skin - it can cause dehydration and the break down of skin cells, leaving you with signs of premature aging as well as sun damage. Althea's Petal Velvet Sunaway is our skin's saving grace, a lightweight yet protective sunscreen that's perfect for daily use. Here's all you need to know on what's coming!
Yes! Our latest beauty project has landed, and we’re so super excited! So excited in fact, that we’re going to give you the formal introduction you’ll need before they’re released on the site. In collaboration with Get It Beauty, Korea's No.1 beauty show, we've created Althea’s Real Fresh Skin Detoxers in Rose and Green Tea edition, and here’s all you need to know!
If you've been keeping up with us, you'll know we've had something HUGE that we've been working on. Thanks to you guys, our first baby, the Petal Velvet Powder was a success! Following that, we wanted to create something that could be the cornerstone of K-Beauty for our fans and customers. With skincare routines becoming more and more complicated, we wanted to strip it all back to the fundamentals, and with that, Althea's Bare Essential range was born!
Altheans, we have a confession to make: we've been working on something top secret and had to hide it from you. But the time has finally come, and we're so excited and glad to be able to finally share this with you! Are you ready? Here it is! Althea is coming out with our own brand of beauty products to add to your Althea experience. To start off the collection with a bang, the first product we're unveiling is the Petal Velvet Powder!
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