Having dry skin or eczema on your face is not a nice feeling and it can make you feel a little down at times, especially when you've got pieces of flaky dry skin hanging off your forehead patiently waiting for the wind to blow them off. As someone who suffers from eczema, I can understand the frustrations in finding a good cream to treat and protect your skin.
I have been using Aveeno cream for a good few years now and thought I'd write a post on why I have enjoyed using it and how it has helped me. Plus, as we are approaching the more colder days of this festive season, some of us will be suffering from the dry skin period so this could all come in handy. Just to be clear, I'm not stating that Aveeno cured my eczema but how it has improved the condition of my skin in order for my eczema to stay under control.
A little background about my experience... (which I'm going to try and keep nice and short)
I developed the condition in my late teens. I remember I once suddenly had a bad flare up on my face on a Monday morning and slowly developed rashes over my body as well (mostly my back and arms). I thought it was just a silly reaction to something I had eaten. It was worse on my face which was red, puffy, itchy, dry and quite sore. It felt horrible. I never thought it was eczema until I made a trip to the doctors who said it was and told me that it was something that was non-curable but just needed to be controlled by using the right cream.
The doctors recommended aqueous cream and diprobase cream to use on my face and a steroids cream to use during flare ups. I swapped between the creams depending on the condition of my skin and they helped to calm my eczema which was great even though I still had flare ups every now and then. After a few years of using the recommended creams and hoping that my ezcema would just disappear, I felt that the condition of my skin was not improving, that the creams were no longer as effective for my skin as they were before. I didn't want to go back to the doctors so I decided to conduct some research into what ingredients were considered good for eczema prone skin.
During this process I discovered that aqueous cream was probably what made my eczema worse and thinned my skin because it included an ingredient called sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), which is a detergent. This explains why the cream can also be used a soap. I was shocked because I was using it for all those years not knowing that it was harming my skin. My skin was already thin enough; I didn't need it to get any thinner. I was also using it as a soap but immediately stopped. Ever since then, I have always avoided using any face products that contain SLS and that change has made a massive difference.
After trying out numerous creams, some made my skin feel tight and uncomfortable and others made my condition worse. I then finally came across Aveeno.
During my research online, I read through numerous reviews, most of which were positive. That was the first time I had heard of the brand and really hoped it was going to help. This may sound a little dramatic but I honestly felt like it was my last hope. I found out that it was sold in Boots so I thought I'd give it a go. It's now my holy-grail product, I honestly do not know what I would do without it and not a day goes by where I don't use it!
What's inside it?
It contains colloidal oatmeal which is finely ground oatmeal (not the breakfast type which was what I initially thought). Colloidal oatmeal is said to be good for soothing sensitive, dry, itchy and eczema prone skin, something which I didn't know until I came across this brand. It contains actives that reduces redness and nutrients that create a protective barrier to restore the skin's moisture.
How does it feel?
It's light yet so hydrating for my skin; it doesn't feel heavy or sticky at all. It's also non-fragranced which is great for those who have super sensitive skin like I do. I remember when I first applied it, I was so used to thick oily creams to keep my skin hydrated but Aveeno felt nothing like that, my skin was happily absorbing it.
How has it helped me?
I am still using Aveeno cream on my face every morning and feel that my skin is at its best than it has ever been. I remember even after just a few months of using it, I could tell it made a massive difference in terms of how my skin looked and felt. The cream left my skin feeling soft and hydrated which it hadn't felt in such a long time. My skin no longer felt thin and tight. Even though I still sometimes still get dry patches here and there, overall, my skin feels amazing.
I would highly recommend it to anyone who might be looking for a good moisturiser not just for eczema prone skin but also dry and sensitive skin. I have been using it for roughly three years now and I honestly cannot live without it! It's definitely worth a try!
It's available in two sizes, 100ml (perfect for taking around with you) and 300ml (bargain bottle for long term usage!).
If you have read until this part then thank you! I usually try to avoid writing super long posts as some may find them boring but I wrote this post in hope that it might help someone out there who may also be in a similar situation.
Thanks!
How does it feel?
It's light yet so hydrating for my skin; it doesn't feel heavy or sticky at all. It's also non-fragranced which is great for those who have super sensitive skin like I do. I remember when I first applied it, I was so used to thick oily creams to keep my skin hydrated but Aveeno felt nothing like that, my skin was happily absorbing it.
How has it helped me?
I am still using Aveeno cream on my face every morning and feel that my skin is at its best than it has ever been. I remember even after just a few months of using it, I could tell it made a massive difference in terms of how my skin looked and felt. The cream left my skin feeling soft and hydrated which it hadn't felt in such a long time. My skin no longer felt thin and tight. Even though I still sometimes still get dry patches here and there, overall, my skin feels amazing.
I would highly recommend it to anyone who might be looking for a good moisturiser not just for eczema prone skin but also dry and sensitive skin. I have been using it for roughly three years now and I honestly cannot live without it! It's definitely worth a try!
It's available in two sizes, 100ml (perfect for taking around with you) and 300ml (bargain bottle for long term usage!).
If you have read until this part then thank you! I usually try to avoid writing super long posts as some may find them boring but I wrote this post in hope that it might help someone out there who may also be in a similar situation.
Thanks!
