Aveeno Baby Dermexa Moisturising Wash

Aveeno Baby Dermexa Moisturising Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Baby Dermexa Moisturising Wash”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, coconut acid, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, peg-80 sorbitan laurate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.8–7.2%
Peg-80 sorbitan laurateEffect: High~2.7–4%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2.1–3.2%
Coconut acidEffect: High~0.5–1.1%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.35–0.85%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.35–0.85%
LecithinEffect: High, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.8–7.2%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.1–3.2%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.6–1.4%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.1–0.3%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.8–7.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Peg-80 sorbitan laurate~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Decyl glucoside~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Avena sativa kernel extract~1.6–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Avena sativa kernel flour~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier

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Panthenol~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Ceramide 3~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Coconut acid~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl oleate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Lecithin~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Coco-glucoside~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium chloride~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate, Decyl glucoside, Avena sativa kernel extract, Avena sativa kernel flour, Panthenol, Ceramide 3, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Coconut acid, Glyceryl oleate, Lecithin, Coco-glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate

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