ORIENTAL PLANTS TREATMENT BALM 12G: How Much and When to Use
By Kohgendocosmetics | Published: 2026-10-15
Category: Tips & Care
Learn exactly how much Oriental Plants Treatment Balm to use and when to apply it for dry skin. A simple step-by-step routine with common mistakes to avoid.
Quick answer
Use a pea-sized amount of Oriental Plants Treatment Balm for your whole face, or a thin layer on dry patches. Apply it as the last step of your evening routine, after serum or lotion. Warm it between fingertips and press it in instead of rubbing.
Why the 12g size changes how you use it
A 12g jar of Oriental Plants Treatment Balm is compact, so you might be tempted to scoop out a lot at once. But because the balm is an essence, lotion, cream, and mask in one, you do not need much per use. A small amount warmed between your fingers spreads further than a cold dollop. If you apply it to damp skin, it glides more easily and you use less. This also helps the product last longer, which matters when you are treating it as a multi-step product in one jar.
When to apply treatment balm in your routine
The balm works best as the final step of your evening skincare routine. After cleansing and any serum or lotion, apply it to seal in moisture. If you have very dry skin, you can also use a thin layer in the morning before sunscreen, but wait a minute for it to absorb. For daytime use, keep the layer extra thin so makeup or sunscreen goes on smoothly. If you are using it as a mask, apply a thicker layer and leave it on for 10–15 minutes, then gently wipe off the excess or massage it in.
How to layer with other Oriental Plants products
If you already use Oriental Plants Facial Wash, start there to cleanse without stripping. Then, while skin is still slightly damp, apply your serum or lotion. The balm goes last. For an extra boost, you can use the Facial Cleansing Net to create a dense foam with your facial wash, which helps you use less product and cleanses thoroughly. That said, the balm is rich enough that you may not need a separate moisturizer on top. If you do layer, use the balm sparingly to avoid heaviness.
Step-by-step balm application
- Start with clean, slightly damp skin: Cleanse with a gentle wash, then pat skin so it is still a bit damp. Applying balm to damp skin helps it spread further and absorb better. Checkpoint: skin should feel soft, not tight or wet.
- Warm a pea-sized amount between fingertips: Scoop a pea-sized amount for your whole face. Rub your fingertips together to warm and soften the balm. This makes it easier to press in without tugging. Common mistake: using a cold, large dollop that sits on top of skin.
- Press and pat onto dry areas first: Gently press the balm into cheeks, around the nose, and any flaky patches. Then use leftover product on your forehead and chin. Avoid rubbing vigorously. Checkpoint: skin looks slightly dewy, not greasy.
- Finish with a thin layer all over: If you need more moisture, add a very thin layer over the whole face. For a mask, apply a thicker layer and leave on for 10–15 minutes, then wipe off excess. Common mistake: applying too much for daytime; keep it light if you wear sunscreen or makeup.
Product facts
- ORIENTAL PLANTS TREATMENT BALM 12G: ORIENTAL PLANTS TREATMENT BALM 12G is an essence, lotion, cream, and mask in one, enriched with three types of moisture-dense hyaluronates and a fast-absorbing gel lotion texture. Because it already combines multiple steps, you can simplify your routine and use less product per application.
- Oriental Plants Facial Wash 80G: Oriental Plants Facial Wash 80G is a concentrated 40% White Birch Sap serum that nourishes skin with antioxidants and trace minerals. Using this wash before the balm prepares skin for moisture care without stripping, so the balm can work more effectively.
- Facial Cleansing Net: Facial Cleansing Net helps create a luxurious lather and minimize product waste with your Oriental Plants Soap. A dense foam cleanses thoroughly with less soap, which pairs well with a balm routine because you avoid over-cleansing dry skin.



