aveda Balancing Infusion For Dry Skin
aveda Aveda Balancing Infusion For Dry Skin lists 13 ingredients on its label, 13 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains mineral oil
Formulation view Anhydrous oil blend with squalane, meadowfoam, and seed oils. Enriched with retinyl palmitate and chamomile extract. For dry/mature skin at night. Factory view: prioritize lipid oxidation protection with adequate antioxidants and light-proof packaging to prevent rancidity.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Limnanthes Alba Seed OilChamomilla Recutita Extract
- 矫味剂
- Fragrance
- 皮肤调理剂
- Butyrospermum Parkii Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Squalane
- HUMECTANT
- Lauryl Pca
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III
- Retinyl Palmitate
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopheryl Acetate
Other ingredients
Borago Officinalis Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilGlycine Soja OilHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesOctyldodecanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Extract | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Pca | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Butyrospermum Parkii Extract
- Shea tree extract; rich in triterpenes and vitamins; deep nourishment and soothing for dry or aging skin
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract
- Chamomile, classic soothing/anti-inflammatory; potential allergen for some, contains flavonoids.
- Lauryl Pca
- Lauric acid PCA ester; lipid-compatible humectant for creams; mild at low concentrations.
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
- Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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