Dr.Althea - 345 Relief Spot Powder
Dr. Althea – 345 Relief Spot Powder is a dual-layer targeted treatment designed to calm the appearance of active blemishes, control excess oil and support the skin barrier without treating the entire face unnecessarily. The settled powder layer combines Calamine and Zinc PCA with a multi-acid system including Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid and Gluconolactone, while Panthenol, Centella Asiatica, Madecassoside and a five-ceramide complex provide soothing and barrier-supporting care. Tea Tree-derived ingredients complement the formula’s purifying, blemish-focused action for oily, congested and troubled-looking areas.
Benefits:
- Targets individual blemishes: Designed for precise application directly onto troubled-looking areas rather than all-over exfoliation.
- Contains 15% Calamine: According to the supplied product information, Calamine helps soothe visibly irritated spots and absorb excess surface oil.
- Helps control excess sebum: Zinc PCA and Calamine support a less oily appearance around active blemishes.
- Provides multi-acid spot care: Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid and Gluconolactone help address buildup and rough texture around clogged-looking spots.
- Supports clearer-looking pores: Salicylic Acid helps loosen excess sebum and dead-skin buildup associated with congestion.
- Helps calm stressed-looking skin: Panthenol, Centella Asiatica, Madecassoside and Asiaticoside provide soothing care.
- Supports the skin barrier: Five distinct Ceramides, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine and Hydrogenated Lecithin help maintain barrier comfort.
- Contains Tea Tree: Tea Tree Extract, Leaf Water and Leaf Oil provide targeted purifying and skin-conditioning care.
- Helps reduce post-blemish roughness: The acid blend can help refine flaky or uneven surface texture around congested areas.
- Dual-layer formula: The essence and powder phases are intentionally kept separate and should not be shaken together before use.
Skin Types: Oily • Combination • Blemish-prone skin • Normal skin with occasional spots • Sensitive skin used cautiously
Skin Concerns: Active blemish appearance • Excess sebum • Clogged-looking pores • Blackheads • Whiteheads • Localized redness • Rough texture • Post-blemish surface buildup
How to Use:
- Allow the bottle to remain upright so the powder stays settled at the bottom.
- Do not shake the bottle before use.
- Complete your usual skincare routine first.
- At the final step, use a clean cotton swab or suitable clean applicator to pick up a small amount of the settled spot treatment.
- Apply directly to individual troubled-looking areas rather than spreading it across the entire face.
- Leave on as a targeted treatment according to skin tolerance.
- Avoid the immediate eye and lip areas.
- Do not apply to broken, picked, bleeding or significantly irritated skin.
- Because the formula contains multiple exfoliating acids, begin conservatively if your skin is sensitive.
- Avoid layering another strong AHA, BHA, peeling solution or retinoid directly over the same spot in the same routine if this causes irritation.
- Use broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning, particularly when using exfoliating acids.
Key Ingredients:
- Calamine: A mineral-based soothing and oil-absorbing ingredient used to calm the appearance of irritated, blemish-prone areas.
- Zinc PCA: Helps balance excess sebum and supports a cleaner, less oily-looking complexion.
- Salicylic Acid: A BHA that helps loosen excess oil and dead-skin buildup associated with clogged-looking pores.
- Glycolic Acid: An AHA that helps exfoliate accumulated surface cells and smooth uneven texture.
- Lactic, Malic & Tartaric Acids: Additional AHAs that complement the formula’s exfoliating and texture-refining care.
- Gluconolactone: A PHA that provides gentler exfoliating and humectant support.
- Panthenol: Helps moisturize, soothe and support skin-barrier comfort.
- 5 Ceramides: Ceramide NP, EOP, NS, AS and AP help reinforce the skin’s moisture barrier.
- Centella Asiatica, Madecassoside & Asiaticoside: Provide soothing and barrier-supporting care for stressed-looking skin.
- Tea Tree Extract, Leaf Water & Leaf Oil: Provide purifying and skin-conditioning support for blemish-prone areas.
- Cholesterol & Phytosphingosine: Barrier lipids that complement the Ceramide complex.
- Green Tea Extract: Provides antioxidant and soothing cosmetic support.
Ingredients:
Water, Alcohol, Calamine, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Glycolic Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Zinc PCA, Gluconolactone, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NS, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol
FAQ:
Q: What does Dr. Althea 345 Relief Spot Powder do?
A: It provides targeted care for individual blemishes by helping absorb excess oil, reduce buildup, soothe stressed-looking skin and support the skin barrier.
Q: Is this an acne treatment?
A: It is a cosmetic spot treatment for blemish-prone and congested-looking skin. It should not be considered a medical treatment for acne.
Q: Is it for the whole face or only individual spots?
A: It is best used directly on individual blemishes or small areas of concern rather than as an all-over facial treatment.
Q: Should I shake the bottle?
A: No. The two layers are designed to remain separated, so the bottle should stay unshaken before application.
Q: Why should I not shake it?
A: The settled powder phase is intended for concentrated spot application while the liquid phase helps maintain the dual-layer system.
Q: When should I apply it?
A: Apply it at the final step of your skincare routine directly onto the areas you want to target.
Q: Can I leave it on overnight?
A: It can be used as a leave-on targeted treatment if your skin tolerates it well. Avoid rubbing or layering multiple strong actives over the same area.
Q: Does it contain Calamine?
A: Yes. Calamine is the third ingredient in the supplied INCI.
Q: How much Calamine does it contain?
A: According to the supplied product information, the formula contains 15% Calamine.
Q: What does Calamine do?
A: Calamine helps absorb excess oil and soothe the appearance of irritated, troubled-looking spots.
Q: Does it contain Zinc PCA?
A: Yes. Zinc PCA is clearly listed.
Q: What does Zinc PCA do?
A: It helps balance excess sebum while providing skin-conditioning support for oily and blemish-prone areas.
Q: Does it contain Salicylic Acid?
A: Yes. Salicylic Acid is clearly listed.
Q: What does Salicylic Acid do?
A: Salicylic Acid is an oil-soluble BHA that helps loosen excess sebum and dead-skin buildup associated with clogged-looking pores and blackheads.
Q: Does it contain Glycolic Acid?
A: Yes. Glycolic Acid is clearly listed and provides AHA exfoliation.
Q: Does it contain Lactic Acid?
A: Yes. Lactic Acid is present.
Q: Does it contain other AHAs?
A: Yes. In addition to Glycolic and Lactic Acids, the formula also contains Tartaric Acid and Malic Acid.
Q: Does it contain PHA?
A: Yes. Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Q: Is this a strong exfoliating formula?
A: It contains several exfoliating acids, so it is best treated as a concentrated spot treatment rather than an all-over daily exfoliant.
Q: Can it help clogged pores?
A: Yes. Salicylic Acid and the multi-acid system help address excess sebum and accumulated surface buildup around clogged-looking pores.
Q: Can it help blackheads?
A: It may help loosen excess oil and buildup associated with blackheads, especially when used selectively on congested areas.
Q: Can it help whiteheads?
A: Yes. The exfoliating acid blend can help refine surface buildup associated with closed, congested-looking pores.
Q: Does it make pimples disappear overnight?
A: Results vary. It can help absorb oil and improve the appearance of an individual blemish, but it cannot guarantee complete overnight disappearance.
Q: Can it prevent acne scars?
A: It cannot guarantee prevention of scarring. Avoid picking blemishes, support the skin barrier and use sunscreen to help reduce the risk of lingering post-blemish marks.
Q: Can I apply it to a popped pimple?
A: Avoid applying it to open, bleeding or freshly picked skin because the Alcohol and exfoliating acids may cause significant irritation.
Q: Does it contain Ceramides?
A: Yes. The formula contains five distinct Ceramides: Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS and Ceramide AP.
Q: Why is Ceramide NP listed twice?
A: Ceramide NP appears twice in the supplied INCI, but it is still one distinct Ceramide type. There are five different Ceramide types in total.
Q: What do the Ceramides do?
A: They help support the skin’s natural lipid barrier and reduce the dry, compromised feel that can accompany blemishes and exfoliation.
Q: Does it contain Panthenol?
A: Yes. Panthenol helps moisturize and soothe the skin.
Q: Does it contain Centella Asiatica?
A: Yes. Centella Asiatica Extract is clearly listed.
Q: Does it contain Madecassoside?
A: Yes. Madecassoside is present along with Asiaticoside.
Q: Does it contain Tea Tree?
A: Yes. It contains Tea Tree Extract, Tea Tree Leaf Water and Tea Tree Leaf Oil.
Q: Does it contain Tea Tree essential oil?
A: Yes. Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil is clearly listed.
Q: Is it fragrance-free?
A: No Fragrance or Parfum is listed, but Tea Tree Leaf Oil is an aromatic essential oil, so the product should not be described as completely fragrance-free.
Q: Does it contain Alcohol?
A: Yes. Alcohol is the second ingredient in the supplied INCI.
Q: Can the Alcohol be drying?
A: Yes. It may feel drying or irritating for some skin types, which is one reason this product is better used only on individual spots rather than across the entire face.
Q: Is it suitable for oily skin?
A: Yes. Calamine, Zinc PCA, Salicylic Acid and the targeted powder format make it particularly relevant for oily, blemish-prone areas.
Q: Is it suitable for combination skin?
A: Yes. It can be used only on oilier or blemish-prone areas while leaving dry areas untreated.
Q: Is it suitable for dry skin?
A: Dry skin can use it selectively on individual blemishes, but avoid applying it broadly because Alcohol, Calamine and acids may increase dryness.
Q: Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
A: Sensitive skin should patch test first because the formula contains Alcohol, several exfoliating acids and Tea Tree Leaf Oil.
Q: Can I use it every day?
A: It can be used as needed on individual spots if the skin remains comfortable. Reduce frequency if peeling, persistent stinging or excessive dryness occurs.
Q: Can I use it twice a day?
A: Some users may tolerate targeted use twice daily, but starting once daily is more cautious because the formula contains multiple exfoliating acids.
Q: Can I use it with Retinol or Retinal?
A: Avoid layering a retinoid directly over the same treated spot in the same routine if this causes irritation. Alternating routines is usually more comfortable.
Q: Can I use it with AHA or BHA serums?
A: The product already contains multiple AHAs, BHA and PHA, so additional exfoliating acids directly over the same area are usually unnecessary.
Q: Can I use it with Benzoyl Peroxide?
A: Using both directly on the same spot may increase dryness and irritation. If both are part of your routine, separating their use is generally more comfortable.
Q: Can I use it with Vitamin C?
A: Yes, but avoid overloading an irritated blemish with multiple active products at once.
Q: Can I use it with Niacinamide?
A: Yes. Niacinamide can be used in the rest of the routine and may provide complementary barrier and oil-balancing support.
Q: Can I use moisturizer underneath it?
A: Yes. Apply your normal skincare first and use the spot powder as the final targeted step.
Q: Can I put a pimple patch over it?
A: Hydrocolloid patches generally adhere best to clean, dry skin without powder underneath. Use either the spot powder or the patch depending on your routine.
Q: Should I use sunscreen while using this product?
A: Yes. The formula contains several exfoliating acids, so daily broad-spectrum sunscreen is strongly recommended.
Q: Can I use it after shaving or waxing?
A: Avoid applying it immediately to freshly shaved or waxed areas because Alcohol and exfoliating acids may sting or irritate the skin.
Q: Can I use it after squeezing a blemish?
A: Wait until the skin surface is closed and no longer raw before applying the treatment.
Q: Does it contain Titanium Dioxide?
A: Yes. Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) is listed, but the product should not be considered a sunscreen.
Q: Is this product vegan?
A: The supplied product information describes it as vegan. Ingredient sourcing and certification are ultimately determined by the manufacturer.
Q: Can I use it together with other Dr. Althea 345 products?
A: Yes. Use your hydrating and barrier-supporting products first, then apply the 345 Relief Spot Powder only to individual areas of concern.
Q: Where can I buy Dr. Althea spot care in Cyprus?
A: You can find Dr. Althea – 345 Relief Spot Powder at Just Cosmetics, together with a curated selection of Dr. Althea and Korean Cosmetics in Cyprus.
