What it is
Avène Thermal Spring Water is a naturally sourced spring water from the town of Avène in southern France, characterized by a low mineral content and a defined ratio of dissolved minerals. In cosmetics it is used as a soothing aqueous component and as the water phase that carries other ingredients in a formula. In a mineral sunscreen it serves as a comforting, skin-conditioning base and does not itself provide ultraviolet protection.
Safety & warnings
Thermal spring water is generally very well tolerated and is frequently used in products formulated for sensitive skin. It is essentially a mineral-containing water, so it is not a recognized fragrance allergen and carries no comedogenicity concern.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; spring water drawn from a thermal source in Avène, France, with a characteristic low-mineral composition.
History
The thermal spring at Avène in France has been associated with skin-soothing use for a long period, and the water is the signature ingredient of the Avène skin-care brand built around the spring.
Questions everyone asks
Why is thermal spring water used in skin care?
It is used as a soothing, conditioning aqueous ingredient and as the water base of the formula, valued for its low mineral content.
Does Avène thermal spring water protect against UV?
No. It is a soothing water-phase ingredient and does not act as a UV filter.