Dr.Althea
Healing-first Korean skincare, where science meets calm
About Dr.Althea
Dr.Althea is a Seoul-born skincare house founded in 2014, named for the Greek word althea — to heal. That single idea shapes everything the brand makes: clean, vegan formulas developed at the meeting point of dermatological science and nature, gentle enough for the most sensitive, most overworked skin.
The formulas keep a quiet discipline. No parabens, no mineral oil, no unnecessary irritants — just purposeful actives wrapped in textures that feel more like comfort than treatment. Calming botanicals and barrier-restoring ingredients do the heavy lifting, which is how Dr.Althea became a word-of-mouth favorite among people whose skin flushes, stings, or simply asks for a softer routine.
The cult classic is the 345 Relief Cream, a silky soothing cream that calms visible redness and leaves a glassy, rested finish — many use it as a daily reset for stressed skin. Alongside it, the 147 Barrier Cream nourishes and reinforces a tired moisture barrier, while the Vitamin C Boosting Serum brings gentle brightness without the sting vitamin C is known for. Together they read like the brand itself: precise, soothing, and quietly effective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr.Althea a good brand?+
Yes. Dr.Althea has been formulating in Seoul since 2014 with a clear focus: clean, vegan skincare gentle enough for sensitive skin. Its formulas skip parabens and mineral oil, and its reputation grew by word of mouth rather than hype — the 345 Relief Cream became a cult favorite for calming stressed, redness-prone skin.
What is Dr.Althea best known for?+
The 345 Relief Cream is the brand's icon — a silky soothing cream that calms visible redness and leaves a smooth, rested finish, often recommended after strong actives or sun. The 147 Barrier Cream, its richer counterpart for repairing a tired moisture barrier, and the gentle Vitamin C serums complete the lineup's reputation.
Which skin type is Dr.Althea good for?+
Dr.Althea is formulated first for sensitive, reactive, and stressed skin — anyone dealing with redness, tightness, or a weakened moisture barrier. That said, the textures are light enough for combination skin too, and the Gentle Vitamin C Serum offers brightening for dull skin without the sting stronger formulas can cause.
Is Dr.Althea cruelty-free and vegan?+
Yes. Dr.Althea states that its products are vegan — free of animal-derived ingredients — and are not tested on animals. The formulas are also made without parabens or mineral oil, in line with the brand's clean, healing-first philosophy of gentle skincare for sensitive skin.
Are Dr.Althea products at Skin101 original?+
Yes. Every Dr.Althea product at Skin101 is 100% authentic and officially imported. We source through official supply channels, store products properly, and deliver across Israel — so the 345 Relief Cream that arrives at your door is exactly what the brand made in Korea. We buy through the brand's official importer in Israel, and every unit carries the importer's stamp and official instructions on the packaging — an easy way to tell it apart from the counterfeits that fill the online market.
Why order from SKIN101?
Fast local delivery
Ships locally within Israel — up to 4 business days, usually 1–2. No overseas shipping waits, no customs risk.
Final prices, no surprises
International sites add 18% VAT plus clearance fees at the border on orders above ~₪250. Our prices already include everything — what you see is what you pay.
Originals from the official importer
Every product comes through the official importer and carries the Health Ministry approval sticker — unlike the many fakes and gray-market parallels sold without it.
Sales, coupons & gifts
Sales and coupon deals run all the time, and most orders include free gifts and testers that you pick yourself at checkout.