Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion, 18-Ounce Pump (Pack of 2)
by Aveeno
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Customer Reviews of Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion, 18-Ounce Pump (Pack of 2)
Customer Review: Temporary Relief
Summary: 4 Stars
I work in a field which requires me to wash my hands multiple times a day and have problems with dry hands and skin in the winter time. As you can imagine, my hands and other skin can become very irritated from washing and cold weather. I've been using Aveeno for many years now and have found that it provides a great temporary relief of these issues, and perhps the superior results over other brands that "claim" to have similar healing powers.
Wihle I've found Aveeno products to be of good quality, there are a few things that you should be aware of before using this item. 1- For people who have to wash their hands repeatedly it doesn't last 24hrs. You do have to reapply a few times a day to maintain an optimal coating. 2- If your hands or other skin is severley dry or cracking it can cause further irritation. The only way for me to avoid this extra irritation is to soak in a hot bath to let the skin hydrate a bit, then apply the lotion.
That being said, I really think Aveeno lotions are the best out there. Most have very little if any odor when compared to others that smell like fruit baskets, and they work well on dry irritated skin. I like to put on a layer of Aloe gel and then ad a coating of Aveeno over that. I've also found that applying 10-15 drops of rubbing alcohol after applying the Aveeno helps to smoothe out the lotion and eliminate any greasy or sticky feeling on my hands. (((don't ask me how it works, it just does!)))
Obviously you will want to speak to your docotor before trying any new products, but I highly recommend this to those who suffer from minor dry skin irritations.
Customer Review: Very effective product, slightly misleading advertising.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a wonderful product for keeping my skin from drying out and cracking. It doesn't have any real scent, and stays on even after washing my hands once or twice. I personally find it highly effective and wouldn't go too long without it in the dry, windy desert climate where I live.
Despite being a great product, I do have a few nitpicks to share. First of all this product contains two types of alcohols (benzyl and cetyl). Based on a quick Wikipedia search they seem to have some protection against bacterial growth, itching, and uneven texture. Unfortunately, I do find that when I go without the lotion for too long a period it does sting at first if I have badly cracked skin. I suspect the alcohols also are present to quickly dry the lotion and seal it in, and that does dry your skin for a short period.
Secondly, the name of the product is rather misleading. Despite being labeled as "Active Naturals" the majority of the ingredients are quite artificial. The only real natural ingredient I can see on the bottle would be the oatmeal. To be fair it does seem to constitute a large portion of the lotion itself and is great for itching and irritated skin, but I find it a bit disturbing that a product with one natural ingredient (plus water) would be so quick to label itself as "Natural."
Nevertheless, if you can look past the misleading name it's a great lotion and woks beautifully.
Customer Review: I totally agree with LShirley...
Summary: 5 Stars
I too was utterly fed up with the claims of expensive lotions and their producers, making false and misleading statements about their "amazing" moisturising abilites.
Some of these lotions worked well enough at the moisture bit but at the cost of making you feel like an butter basted chicken most of the day!
I approached the 24 hour effect/ non-pore clogging claims of Aveeno with scepticism. I was very surprised and for once, entirely satisfied with the purchase. It is lovely. It works, it has a pleasant and subtle aroma. Reminded me of very mild, wheatgerm shampoo my Mother swore by in the 70's. Moreover it has excellent healing properties, I had not realised that oats have long been recognised as a major skin healer; even helpful for chronic skin conditions like psoriasis.
LShirley is absolutley right and the post showering tip is excellent. Another tip I would add for problem skin sufferers is to have an oatmeal bath once or twice a week. Have a regular shower to clean yourself, then run a bath with a small mesh/nylon or muslin bag (an old clean sock works!) filled with porridge oats; tied directly under the hot tap (fawcet). Then just soak yourself in the healing fluid!
Customer Review: Different from other body moisturizers
Summary: 4 Stars
Different because of the dimethicone! It's funny to me that they promote the colloidal oatmeal as the key moisturizing ingredient - must be related to the "active naturals" registered trademark (which is just a trademark!). If you are strick about only using natural ingredients on your body, you might want to investigate dimethicone.
That said, I am so happy I stumbled upon this product/ingredient. I used it last winter, and it made all the difference in the world to keep my skin moisturized day and night, and no more dry winter skin itch. Interestingly, it also helped keep me warm. Normally I feel cold all winter, but I noticed that sealant/protectant quality of the dimethicone helped me stay warm, possibly due to not losing so much water through my skin? I also discovered that it's great to use when flying, especially on my face/neck/chest area: greatly reduces dryness from dry airplane air, and works great under foundation any time. I work with my hands, so always wash my hands after applying, as it can leave a waxy feeling (that's the dimethicone!).
Customer Review: Amazing Lotion
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was younger I use to make fun of my dad for using lotion. But ever since my girlfriend made me use it once I cannot stop using it after I get out of the shower now. (But I won't tell my dad that!)
I have used this lotion for over a year now. A bottle will last you an extremely long time. I will use one squirt to get my hands and my face. This lotion does not bother my face or give me acne. It makes me feel refreshed and lasts all day.
As for scent, this product really doesn't have one. You will smell a light scent when you put it on, but it will disappear shortly after.
Here is a tip....
When the bottle gets low, you will have to open it up and try to move some of the lotion that is stuck to the sides. After that you should be able to use it for another few weeks.
This is a great product. I will keep using it.