A soap-free cleansing oil for very dry, itch-prone skin
XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil is the first step of Avène's XeraCalm A.D routine for very dry skin prone to atopy and to itching caused by dryness. It gently cleanses the face, body and scalp, helps protect the skin against the drying effect of water and leaves it soft, nourished and comfortable. Soap-free and with a physiological pH, it can also be used during flare-ups and suits the whole family, from newborns to adults. Available in 400ml and 750ml pump bottles.
A minimalist, high-tolerance formula
The very gentle, soap-free cleansing base is formulated with a minimum of ingredients, 86% of them of natural origin, and is free from fragrance, PEG and sulfates. It combines I-modulia®, a patented postbiotic derived from Avène Thermal Spring Water, with Cer-omega skin-like lipids and jojoba oil, and it respects the skin's microbiome. The oil does not sting the eyes, has very good gynaecological tolerance, is non-comedogenic and is formulated to minimise the risk of allergic reactions. Biodegradable formula (OECD 301). Made in France.
Key Benefits
- Helps soothe itching sensations caused by dry skin from the first use (85% satisfaction)
- After one week, 100% said their skin felt soft, nourished and soothed; after 3 weeks, 95% reported fewer itching sensations (tolerance and efficacy study, 55 adults, children and infants under dermatological and paediatric control, 1–2 uses a day for 3 weeks)
- 24-hour hydration (hydration index kinetics, 22 subjects with dehydrated skin, single application)
- Soap-free, physiological pH, does not sting the eyes
- For face, body and scalp; can also be added to the bath
Key Ingredients
- I-modulia® (Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract) — patented postbiotic from Avène Thermal Spring Water that helps reduce itching sensations caused by dryness
- Cer-omega (Evening Primrose Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters) — skin-like lipids that help nourish and strengthen the skin's protective film
- Avène Thermal Spring Water — the first ingredient; soothing and softening
- Jojoba Seed Oil & Glyceryl Oleate — nourishing lipids that help limit dryness after washing
- Decyl Glucoside & Coco-Glucoside — mild, soap-free cleansing agents
- Use daily in the shower or bath, on the face, body and scalp.
- In the shower, work the oil between wet hands, then apply it to the skin.
- In the bath, pour the equivalent of 5 pumps into the water while the tub is filling.
- Rinse thoroughly and gently pat dry.
- For best results, follow with XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream or Balm.
- Suitable for newborns, children and adults, including during flare-ups.
400ml
| Base/Solvent | |||
| Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua) | Water (Aqua) | ||
| Active Ingredients | |||
| Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil) | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil) | Tocopherol |
| Humectants | |||
| Glycerin | Sorbitol | ||
| Emulsifiers | |||
| Decyl Glucoside | Polysorbate 20 | Coco-Glucoside | Glyceryl Oleate |
| Preservatives | |||
| Sodium Benzoate | |||
| pH Adjusters | |||
| Citric Acid | |||
| Other | |||
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol | Arginine | Evening Primrose Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters |
| Glycine | Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | |
750ml
| Base/Solvent | |||
| Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua) | Water (Aqua) | ||
| Active Ingredients | |||
| Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil) | Tocopherol | |
| Humectants | |||
| Glycerin | |||
| Emulsifiers | |||
| Decyl Glucoside | Polysorbate 20 | Sodium Chloride | Coco-Glucoside |
| Glyceryl Oleate | |||
| Preservatives | |||
| Sodium Benzoate | |||
| pH Adjusters | |||
| Citric Acid | |||
| Other | |||
| Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate | Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol | Arginine |
| Evening Primrose Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters | Glycine | Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate |





















