Is Aveeno worth the money?

sixtiesgal_2

I've always used E45 for my eczema and dry skin but have heard that Aveeno is good. The body wash looks good and may make me feel cleaner than the E45 bath oil. The thing is it does seem quite expensive, does anyone here use it and think its worth the money?

puddle96

I've got raging psorasis and don't get on with E45.I'm a great fan of Aveeno. I use the body wash in the shower (with one of those net things) and it lasts me about a month. I also use the body oil for the odd soak in the bath and the body lotion (with shea butter) daily. I stock up when its on Boots 3 for 2. I did notice that my local independent chemist was promoting eczema care and had some sample sizes/sachets that I've never seen before that you could maybe try before you buy. I think you could also get freebies from the company at one time (not looked for a while)
HTH
Puddle

wannabeslim

Yes, its amazing, buy it when its on offer from Boots etc.

Time_to_Get_up_and_Go

Yes!! Worked better than most of the prescribed creams for my daughters eczema!

Hermia

I just can't get on with E45 and love Aveeno. It isn't that expensive as it's not hard to get it in special offer. My Boots has quite a limited range so I order on the website and pick it up in store.

HOWMUCH

I am a big fan of Aveeno, I get it on prescription from the GP, you can get small 15ml samples ask if your GP or Practice Nurse has any.

lessonlearned

I'm currently trialling Aveeno and it does seem quite soothing but I actually prefer to make my own body oils etc. They are much cheaper and by far the most effective for me.

I would avoid E45 and most of the aqueous creams if you can, they are not good for long term use because they can thin the skin over time. Just too many chemicals and of course they are all petro chemical based..

If Aveeno is too expensive or it doesn't work for then you could try a simple vegetable oil. You really cannot beat olive oil - and it doesn't have to be extra virgin - any of the blended oils will do.

If you don't like the smell of olive oil then grape seed oil is great - it has no smell at all.

My preferred choice is grape seed oil with a bit of essential oil - usually either rose or bergamot to make it small nice.

In summer I switch to a citrus oil such as orange blossom or lemon to deter mozzies.

I do a mix of about 10 drops of essential oil to 30ml of grape seed oil.

Veg oils are completely natural with no added chemicals and are the perfect moisturiser for excema, psoriasis and very dry skin.

hawk30

I recently tried Aveeno and although it worked brilliantly I discovered I was allergic to it. So buy when it's on offer, just in case.

minnie123

Aveeno is the only things that gets rid of my eczema patches x

mamamoi

You can get Aveeno on NHS prescription. I get it for my daughter.... You have to ask your GP for it.. They won't offer it up by themselves as they offer cheapest options first. We tried many different creams first and swear by Aveeno. We get the 300ml pumps on repeat prescription. Hth

AshfordSteve

lessonlearned wrote: »

I would avoid E45 and most of the aqueous creams if you can, they are not good for long term use because they can thin the skin over time.

No they do not! Emollients do not thin the skin. Steroid creams can thin the skin - it depends which steroid is being used and on which part of the body as to what the risk is.

There is an issue with aqueous cream causing skin irritation if it is used as a leave-on moisturiser. Aqueous cream was designed as a soap subsitute, which is what it should be used as.

Aveeno cream is very good - I know lots of patients who swear by it, but it all comes down to personal preference and what part of the body is affected. Whatever emollient is used should be used regularly and liberally.