Aveeno is a manufacturer of skin care and hair care products in the United States and is known for its use of "active natural" ingredients and offers products to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, poison ivy, poison oak, chickenpox, hives, and sunburn; and has been doctor recommended for 60 years.
The skin dries out when too much water evaporates from its surface. This increases as we get older, and is made worse by washing, because hot water and soap remove the layer of natural oil on the skin surface. Moisturisers such as the Aveeno lotion or the Aveeno moisturising cream are helpful for all dry skin conditions, particularly eczema and dermatitis, which get worse when the skin is allowed to dry out.
Used regularly they help restore the skin's smoothness, softness and flexibility by helping the skin retain moisture. They should be applied frequently to prevent the skin drying out. In conditions such as eczema, using a moisturiser regularly, even once the skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups of this condition.
Moisturizing your face, with Aveeno cream or another product is not only an important part when taking care of your skin but keeping your body well hydrated is just as important. Your body is made up of 75% water, which helps maintain your body temperature, transport nutrients around your body, flush out toxins, helps with digestion and cushions and lubricates organs. Dehydration can also accelerate the aging process and dry skin is one of the biggest causes of wrinkles, so moisturizing your face will help combat these factors.
Not all skin moisturizers are made the same, they certainly don’t contain the same ingredients, and some contain harsh ingredients so whether or not you suffer from problem skin you should absolutely without question avoid them at all costs. When moisturizing your face if your skin feels oily and the cream feels heavy then you need to stop using it immediately, you may be causing your skin more harm than good.
After you have finished cleansing your face with the appropriate cleanser for your skin type then you must immediately follow with a suitable moisturizer, such as the Aveeno fragrance free moisturising lotion or the Aveeno moisturising cream pump pack. If you leave it too long in moisturizing your face, the moisture can evaporate taking your skin’s natural moisture with it. As an added luxury you may want to try out the Aveeno Bath and Shower Oil which will leave your skin not only clean and nice smelling, but also soft and hydrated.