Avène Tolérance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm 40ml is a rich, fragrance-free and preservative-free moisturiser for dry, hypersensitive, reactive, intolerant or allergy-prone skin. It is used on the face, neck and eye contour area, and can be used by adults, children from 2 years and people undergoing anti-cancer treatment or post-treatment, so one balm can suit several people in a household.

Key Features

• D-Sensinose: A patented post-biotic active ingredient that Avène says calms sensitive skin and sensations of tightness, tingling and discomfort.
• Fragrance-free and preservative-free: Made for skin that struggles to tolerate fragrances or preservatives.
• Sterile Cosmetics tube: The tube is designed to protect the formula from outside air and bacteria.
• Rich texture for dry skin: Particularly recommended by Avène for dry to very dry skin, with Avène Thermal Spring Water as the first ingredient.
• Suitable from 2 years: Recommended for the hypersensitive facial skin of children aged 2 years and over, and for people undergoing anti-cancer treatment or post-treatment.
• 99% natural origin formula: Stated by Avène for this product.

How quickly does it calm the skin?

Avène states that the balm calms the skin in 30 seconds and restores the skin barrier in 48 hours. The 30 second result comes from a user satisfaction study of 25 people over 3 months, using the balm twice a day. The 48 hour result comes from an ex-vivo test on skin grown in reduced water conditions.

Is it suitable for hyper-reactive skin during chemotherapy?

Avène says the balm is suitable for people undergoing anti-cancer treatment or post-treatment. Its fragrance-free formula suits skin that has difficulty tolerating certain fragrances, and its rich texture is nourishing if skin tends to be dry during treatment.

What age can children start using it?

Avène recommends it for the hypersensitive facial skin of children aged 2 years and over.

Can I use it around my eyes?

Yes. Avène directs that it is applied to the face, neck and eye contour area, morning and evening.

• Sensitive Skin

Ingredients: Avène Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Squalane, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Esters, Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract Filtrate, Arginine, Citric Acid, Tromethamine, Water (Aqua), Xanthan Gum.

Additional information: Fragrance-free and preservative-free, according to Avène.

Apply the balm twice a day, morning and evening, to the face, neck and eye contour area. Avène suggests this gentle method:

1. Dispense the balm onto your fingers.
2. Dab it onto the face and neck.
3. Smooth it gently with your fingertips from the centre of the face outwards, including the neck.

Avène advises checking the ingredient list before purchase. The balm contains beeswax and shea butter, among other ingredients. Avène recommends it for children aged 2 years and over.