One of the most popular moisturizers on the market today, Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion. A popular brand used by many Eczema sufferers across the world but is it actually good for us?
Who are Aveeno?
Aveeno is a brand of skin care and hair care products founded by Albert and Sidney Musher in 1945. It was purchased by Johnson & Johnson in 1999 with the brand expanding into baby care and body wash in 2001.
Product Description
This nourishing lotion is clinically proven to improve the health of dry skin in 1 day with significant improvement in 2 weeks. Formulated with Active Naturals Colloidal Oatmeal and rich emollients, it helps prevent and protect dry skin for a full 24 hours. This lotion leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth and naturally healthy looking and is gentle enough for everyday use. It’s also fragrance free, nongreasy and noncomedogenic.
Reference: Aveeno
Product Analysis
Aveeno has a special ingredient in Avena Sativa (Oats) which is generally not found in other products. The ingredient itself is generally safe according to reports. If you have an allergy to oats, then you should avoid using any Aveeno products.
The damaging ingredient in the moisturizing lotion is Benzyl Alcohol. It is an ingredient used in skin lotions due its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It is quite common in moisturizing creams for Eczema.
Now here is the problem with Benzyl Alcohol. It has the safety hazard of being harmful in contact with skin. It also has potential health concerns for those with Dermatitis (Eczema). We should approach any products with Benzyl Alcohol with caution.
Petrolatum is another ingredient in Aveeno which has its concerns. It is an emollient that soften and soothes skin by preventing moisture loss from the skin. Although it sounds like a good function, it does have the possibility of causing skin irritation. It is a prohibited substance in cosmetic products in the European Union.
The other ingredients in the product are not considered to be harmful according to the 1Source.com system.
Should I use Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion?
In short, it is a great product with one ingredient that has been reported as harmful. I had varied results with this product. Overall for serious Eczema users, I would not recommend this. For mild cases it is worthwhile to give it a go. It does moisturize your skin well and it has a great consistency in my view.