Avene Xeracalm Nutrition Shower Cream Review

Avene Xeracalm Nutrition Shower Cream
Ingredients

Avene Xeracalm Nutrition Shower Cream Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Algin, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycol Distearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Niacinamide, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
Review

Does Avene Xeracalm Nutrition Shower Cream Work?

 
Avene Xeracalm Nutrition Shower Cream is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
9
6
4
3
2.5
1
1
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Glycerin
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Coco-Glucoside
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Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Algin
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Citric Acid
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Fragrance
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Glyceryl Oleate
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Glycol Distearate
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
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Niacinamide
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Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
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Sodium Benzoate
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Tocopherol
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Xanthan Gum
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Coco-Glucoside
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Coco-GlucosideA mild cleansing and foaming agent. It can be used on its own as a gentle cleanser in a skin cleansing product or can be combined with more powerful cleansing agents, called anionic surfactants, to make them milder on the skin.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateA very effective yet mild cleansing ingredient derived from coconut oil.
Algin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
AlginA plant-based ingredient that can form gels when added to water, so it can thicken water-based products. Algin serves as a binding agent, where it helps hold the other ingredients in the product together and prevents them from separating.
Citric Acid
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Glyceryl Oleate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glyceryl OleateA nonionic surfactant that can be used as an emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, and thickener in both skin cleansers and leave-on skincare products.
Glycol Distearate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glycol DistearateA diester that moisturizes by preventing water from evaporating from the skin.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
Niacinamide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.