Dermexa Good Night Emollient Balm

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26 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
2. 2AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
3. 3Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
4. 4Isocetyl Alcohol
5. 5DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
6. 6Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
7. 7Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel FlourFinely ground oat kernel, often called colloidal oatmeal, that softens dry skin and…
8. 8Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractA plant-derived ingredient made from the kernels of the oat seed. Its main job is to…
9. 9Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel OilOat Kernel Oil is a plant oil pressed from the kernel of the oat grain. It mainly…
10. 10Ceramide 3Ceramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
11. 11TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
12. 12EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
13. 13Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
14. 14Sodium Cetearyl SulfateA salt made from cetearyl alcohol, a blend of fatty alcohols, that helps water and oil…Sulfates
15. 15Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
16. 16Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
17. 17p-Anisic Acidp-Anisic acid is a small organic acid related to benzoic acid, used in small amounts to…
18. 18Sodium SulfateA simple mineral salt of sodium and sulfate. In skin and hair products, its main job is…
19. 19Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
20. 20Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
21. 21Dipotassium PhosphateDipotassium Phosphate is a mineral salt made from potassium and phosphoric acid. In…
22. 22Potassium PhosphatePotassium Phosphate is a mineral salt, made from potassium and phosphoric acid, that…
23. 23Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
24. 24Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
25. 25Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
26. 26Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…

Source: Aveeno Baby product page, www.aveeno.co.uk/baby/products/dermexa-good-night-emollient-balm, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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