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Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash

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Aveeno

Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash

body wash · 300 ml · Body

Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones and parabens, going by its full 18-ingredient list, with ceramides, glycerin and panthenol. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains MI / MCI (Methylisothiazolinone).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • Contains MI / MCI

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Key ingredients in Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash

  • Ceramides

    Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
  3. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  4. 4Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
  5. 5Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
  6. 6Avena Sativa Kernel (Oat) Flour
  7. 7Laureth-2Laureth-2 is a mild cleansing agent made from lauryl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, with a…
  8. 8Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  9. 9Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  10. 10Avena Sativa Kernel (Oat) Extract
  11. 11Ceramide 3Ceramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
  12. 12PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  13. 13Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
  14. 14Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  15. 15PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  16. 16Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  17. 17Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  18. 18MethylisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone, often shortened to MI, is a synthetic preservative that stops…MI / MCI

Source: Aveeno product page, www.aveeno.co.uk/products/dermexa-daily-emollient-body-wash, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCIContainsMethylisothiazolinone (#18)
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash fragrance-free?

Yes. Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for perfume allergy, rosacea-prone skin, redness-prone skin and acne-prone skin. Key ingredients: Ceramides, Glycerin and Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).

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