So here’s the thing—I kept seeing Avène Thermal Spring Water in Avène products, and I had questions. Why does this brand have its own special water? Is it actually doing something, or is this just another case of fancy French marketing? Am I about to get scammed by glorified water? Being the inquisitive (read: deeply skeptical) person that I am, I decided to dig into the science. Turns out, Avène’s water is different from the stuff coming out of your sink, and it might actually be worth the hype. Let’s break it down. What Is Avène Thermal Spring Water? Avène Thermal Spring Water is not just H₂O with