Avène XeraCalm Nutrition Cleansing Gel

A gentle face and body gel for dry, sensitive skin

XeraCalm Nutrition Cleansing Gel is Avène's high-tolerance daily cleanser for dry and sensitive skin, suitable for the whole family from 1 month of age. The lightly fragranced, soap-free gel cleanses the face and body, helps protect against skin dryness and leaves the skin soft, supple and comfortable. It can also be used on the external intimate area and the feet.

Formula and texture

The gel foams on contact with water and rinses off easily. Its washing base relies on mild, soap-free cleansing agents at a skin-neutral pH, so it does not sting the eyes or the external intimate area. Avène Thermal Spring Water and patented milk thistle oil bring soothing and anti-dryness care, while glycerin and sunflower seed oil help keep the skin comfortable after washing. The formula contains 99% ingredients of natural origin, is biodegradable and contains no ingredients of animal origin; the bottle is made from 100% recycled plastic (pump excluded). Made in France.

Key Benefits

• Gently cleanses the skin for 100% of users (self-assessment; 30 subjects under dermatological and ophthalmological control, twice daily, and 33 infants and children under paediatric control, once or twice daily; 21 days)
• Protects against skin dryness for 100% of infants and children and 83% of adults (same studies)
• Adults' skin stayed soft for 90%, supple for 80% and comfortable for 87% (self-assessment, 30 subjects, twice daily for 21 days)
• Skin felt moisturised for 100% of infants and children (self-assessment under paediatric control, 33 subjects, once or twice daily for 21 days)
• Good skin tolerance and excellent eye tolerance
• Soap-free, physiological pH, for face and body

Key Ingredients

• Avène Thermal Spring Water — the first ingredient of the formula; soothing and softening for sensitive skin
• Milk Thistle Oil (Silybum Marianum Seed Oil) — patented plant-based anti-dryness active from Pierre Fabre Research that helps strengthen the skin's barrier function
• Decyl Glucoside & Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate — gentle, soap-free cleansing agents
• Glycerin — humectant that helps prevent the feeling of tightness after washing
• Sunflower Seed Oil & Tocopherol — nourishing plant oil and antioxidant vitamin E

• Use daily on the face and body.
• Apply to wet skin and work into a lather; for an adult's body, about three pumps are enough — lather each one with water between the hands before spreading.
• Rinse thoroughly and gently pat dry.
• For best results, follow with XeraCalm Nutrition Moisturising Lotion or Moisturising Balm.
• Suitable for infants from 1 month, children and adults; can be used on the external intimate area and the feet.