14 years ago I got poison oak and spent three weeks soaking in a tub of Aveeno Oatmeal bath. It was the only thing that seemed to sooth the out-of-control rash. Since then I've kind of been fiercely loyal to Aveeno. And every new product they come out with I jump at the chance to try.
Ejers called me recently and excitedly announced Aveeno now has shampoos and conditioners! Wahoo! My scalp has been waiting for that news for too many years! (I'm allergic to most shampoos and conditioners. Yay me.)
Their products aren't the cheapest on the market, but they're also not the most expensive (ie: ~$8 for a 10oz. bottle of shampoo compared to the $16 10 oz. bottle of Matrix shampoo I've been using). And when it comes to my skin and comfort, I'm willing to splurge on something I know works so well. You try living with constantly itchy skin.
Their products aren't the cheapest on the market, but they're also not the most expensive (ie: ~$8 for a 10oz. bottle of shampoo compared to the $16 10 oz. bottle of Matrix shampoo I've been using). And when it comes to my skin and comfort, I'm willing to splurge on something I know works so well. You try living with constantly itchy skin.
So what Aveeno products do I use? Me, with such sensitive skin I break out in a rash just by touching grass or intercepting a stray squirt of Windex?
- Aveeno Ultra-Calming foaming facial cleanser
- Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer, SPF-15 (I burn easily and yet am allergic to most sunblocks)
- Aveeno Fragrance Free Skin Relieving Body Wash
- Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion (Only stuff I can stand the texture of that has adequate moisture. I get it pretty cheap at Costco)
- Aveeno 1% Hydrocortizone Anti-Itch cream
- Aveeno Anti-Itch Concentrated Lotion (Great for when I've been rolling around in the grass with the kids and start to itch)
- Aveeno Ultra Calming Shave Gel
- Aveeno Skin Relief Bath Treatment
- Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion for Face - SPF 70 (Wonderful! Doesn't clog pores!)
- Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion - SPF 55
You may think I'm being hyperbolous but I really use each and every one of these products on a regular basis. The only product of theirs I haven't really converted to is their chapstick. I can buy Chapstick brand for so much cheaper and I really like it. So I'm sticking with Chapstick Mint for now. If only Aveeno would come up with a deodorant I would be so happy! (I'm tired of getting a rash in my armpits...then sweating...painful!)
So check out their website and get a free sample or coupon!
They have products for all ages, from baby stuff to age-minimizing lotions. They also have acne treatments and fake tanners. Oh, rainbows and butterflies!
3 comments:
So have you tried the shampoo yet? Or just excited? I don't like the lip balm either, it is too soft. Try Dove Clinical Protection Cool Essentials until Aveeno gets on the ball :)
Yes, I just tried it tonight. I have *never* been so excited to take a shower. (I HATE showers)But I guess I was so excited to try the shampoo. I think I was expecting some singing on the mountaintop, innocent version of an Herbal Essence commercial. Didn't quite get that, although I do believe that I "smelled" the mint! I got the soothing scalp shampoo and the moisturizing conditioner because I have an itchy, dry skinned scalp.
I think Kate has the Dove antiperspirant. I'll have to ask her how she likes it. I'm almost out anyway. I've been using the Dove lately and I like the feel of it, hasn't really given me rash. I assume I don't smell. (I make my friend, Lib, sniff me occasionally...)
Jeez, this is more the length of an email, not a comment!
I would have finished the above comment with "Sorry!" but I'm working on thinking carefully about when sorry should really be said. And there's nothing to apologize about here, so I won't! And breath.
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