What is Dr.Althea 345NA Relief Cream?

Dr.Althea 345NA Relief Cream is the flagship moisturiser from Dr.Althea's barrier-repair-focused 345 line, formulated to restore, strengthen, and maintain the skin's natural protective barrier (the stratum corneum) using a clinically designed combination of barrier-identical lipids, centella asiatica, and calming actives. The "NA" (Natural Actives) designation indicates the formula relies on nature-derived barrier-compatible ingredients rather than synthetic occlusive agents, making it ideal for sensitive, compromised, and reactive skin types. This cream is the essential moisturiser for Pakistani skin dealing with barrier damage from active ingredient use, environmental stress, or genetic hypersensitivity.

Key Ingredients & Benefits

Centella Asiatica (Cica) 5300ppm — a high-concentration centella extract — provides the primary soothing and barrier-repair action. At 5300ppm, the active centella compounds (madecassoside, asiaticoside) deliver clinical-grade calming that reduces visible redness, inflammation, and sensitivity while stimulating the natural collagen production that rebuilds damaged barrier layers. This concentration is comparable to dermatologist-recommended cica formulations.

Ceramide Complex (Ceramide NP, AP, EOP) mirrors the natural ceramide composition of a healthy skin barrier, replenishing the lipid "mortar" between skin cells that prevents moisture loss and blocks environmental irritant entry. Ceramide depletion is the primary cause of sensitive, dry, and reactive skin — replenishing ceramides with barrier-identical molecules is the most direct and effective approach to barrier restoration.

Cholesterol and Fatty Acids complete the "Skin Barrier Trilogy" alongside ceramides, matching the natural lipid ratio of an intact skin barrier (ceramide:cholesterol:fatty acids at approximately 3:1:1). This balanced lipid replenishment ensures the most efficient barrier repair compared to ceramide-only formulas.

Niacinamide strengthens the barrier further by stimulating ceramide synthesis from within the skin's own keratinocytes, providing both immediate lipid replenishment and long-term barrier self-repair stimulation.

Skin Concerns This Addresses

How to Use Dr.Althea 345NA Relief Cream

After cleansing, toning, and applying any serums, take a pearl-sized amount and warm between fingertips before pressing gently onto the face. For sensitive skin or after active ingredient use (retinol, acids, vitamin C), apply generously as the primary barrier protection step. Use morning and night. For Pakistani skin after summer sun exposure: Apply a slightly thicker layer after sun exposure to repair UV-induced barrier stress. For skin recovering from breakouts: Apply to post-breakout areas to prevent the PIH cycle by reducing inflammation during healing. The cream can be used as a spot treatment on particularly dry or sensitive patches in addition to all-over face application.

Dr.Althea 345NA Relief Cream in Your Korean Skincare Routine

This cream is the ideal moisturiser for sensitive skin routines and active ingredient recovery phases. AM routine: gentle cleanser → 345 Relief Cream Mist → 345NA Relief Cream → SPF50+. PM routine when using actives: cleanser → tone → active serum (vitamin C, retinol, or acid) → 345NA Relief Cream as the barrier-protective final step. The 345NA Relief Cream pairs with the Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream for intensive barrier repair situations requiring both immediate relief (345NA) and long-term structural reinforcement (147).

Why Buy Dr.Althea from Korean Skincare Pakistan?

Korean Skincare Pakistan sources directly from Dr.Althea's official Korean distributors and ships door-to-door from Seoul in 5–7 business days. Every product is 100% authentic with Cash on Delivery in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, Peshawar, and all major Pakistani cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr.Althea 345NA Relief Cream available in Pakistan?

Yes — available at Korean Skincare Pakistan, shipped directly from Seoul with Cash on Delivery nationwide.

What is the Dr.Althea 345NA Relief Cream price in Pakistan?

Dr.Althea 345NA Relief Cream 50ml is available at PKR 6,390 at Korean Skincare Pakistan.

Is this cream suitable for post-acne skin in Pakistan?

Yes. The centella complex calms post-acne inflammation to reduce PIH formation, while ceramides repair the barrier damage caused by acne treatments. It is one of the best moisturisers for skin in the post-breakout recovery phase.

Can I use 345NA Relief Cream after tretinoin or retinol?

Yes. Dr.Althea 345NA Relief Cream is an ideal pairing for retinoid users — the ceramide complex and centella soothe retinoid-induced irritation while repairing the barrier disruption that retinoids can temporarily cause during the adjustment period.

Is this cream heavy enough for dry skin in Pakistan's winters?

The cream texture is moderately rich. For very dry skin in dry northern Pakistani winters (Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore winter), layer over a hyaluronic acid serum first, or apply a slightly thicker amount of the cream for deeper barrier occlusion.