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Finally loving the skin I’m in

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Published on 14 July, 2018 by 116 Comments

Dry skin has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, but that’s all changed in the last few months since starting my skin care journey with AVEENO®.

As you may remember I started my journey longing for that just-out-of-the-shower-fresh feeling all day, rather than heading towards dry, rough skin within hours – especially around my cheeks, forehead, hands and legs.

The results after a few weeks of regular use of the AVEENO® Dermexa range has been fantastic and I’ve been been waxing lyrical to anyone who will listen because for me, it really is a game changer.

My skin feels supple, bouncy and strong all the time. The itchy sensations have gone, I’m getting my scale and flake-free legs out to enjoy the warm weather without even thinking about it, and I haven’t had any spots on my face in weeks. I can honestly say, hand on heart, that I don’t think my skin has ever been happier.

The new AVEENO® Dermexa range is specifically tailored to people who have very dry itchy skin and is suitable for use by the whole family, including people who may be prone to eczema. The products are are soap free, unscented and paraben free, and are even delicate enough to be used on the face.

As part of my daily skincare routine I’ve been using:

  • AVEENO® Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash – An efficacious body wash which gently cleanses without drying and soothes skin. It will leave skin feeling soft, comfortable and moisturised.
  • AVEENO® Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream – Clinically proven to moisturise and soothe, whilst helping reduce flare ups of very dry skin. In a clinical study, 90% of 22 children and babies from 6 months old experienced relief from itchy skin sensations (twice a day application for 12 weeks).
  • AVEENO® Dermexa Fast & Long-Lasting Balm – Intensely moisturising and is clinically proven to immediately soothe itchy feeling skin.

All the products have an RRP of £9.99, although the wash and cream are currently available for £7.99 on the Boots website. The balm is currently only available in pharmacies and will launch in Boots in September.

Incorporating the products into my life has been easy, and I have actually enjoyed using them – they’re unscented, so no strong perfumes that I tend to associate with skin irritation. Instead, they have a lovely fresh, soft, slightly sweet, oaty scent.

The body wash is noticeably different from a standard wash during use. It feels creamy and when I rinse off, my skin feels clean but not stripped of its natural oils. The emollient cream smooths into my skin beautifully and I’ve found that I need very little to cover quite a large area, so I’ve been using it sparingly and making it last a long time.

AVEENO® Dermexa also manages to make my skin feel very well moisturised, yet not suffocated like some moisturisers can tend to do, and I’ve been using the cream all over without any irritation.

After years of dryness between my fingers and incredibly rough backs of hands, I’ve also been trialling using the body wash in place of my usual hand soap. I’m over the moon to tell you that the condition of my hands has improved beyond all expectations. They’re softer, irritation free and my mum even noticed that they look younger! Isn’t that amazing?

The AVEENO® Dermexa Fast & Long-Lasting Balm is fantastic for times when I’ve been washing up a lot or have been chopping a lot of acidic vegetables as it helps quickly restore my skin to a comfortable level of suppleness.

I feel really happy with my new skin. I know it’s not actually ‘new’, but it feels that way – like slipping on a new outfit, my skin after a few weeks with AVEENO® Dermexa feels fresh, new and strong.

Am I going to keep using AVEENO® Dermexa? Of course! I’d be silly not to when I’m enjoying using the range so much.

What would you like to know about the products, how I’m using them and the results I’m getting?

Do comment here, or message me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter if you have any thoughts, ideas or questions!

Search for the hashtags #SkinStories and #BalanceOfOats across social media to see how others are using the AVEENO® Dermexa range, join the conversation and share you own experiences.

This is a commissioned post for AVEENO® .

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  3. I have never tried to use that product but I’ve heard a lot of good things about it and it looks like a good brand to try.

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  6. We are Aveno converts. The Baby range got rid of my eldest eczema, we won’t use anything else. I love it so much I’ve been using it but I’m going to give this a go now. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

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  8. I need to try this. My skin gets so dry in the winter and so itchy in the summertime. I can’t use other lotions because I am allergic to the colors and fragrances that are in them.

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  11. It’s great to know that you love the products you’ve been using. In Singapore, it’s really humid, so we don’t really use that much moisturizer for fear of becoming sticky when we perspire!

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    • The new AVEENO® Dermexa range is great even in the hot, humid weather that we’re experiencing in the UK at the moment and it doesn’t make the skin sticky! I love it!

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  13. Aveeno is really great when it comes to a skincare product. In fact, I am using this since then. I love their product, especially for the kids.

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  14. I’ve heard of this brand but I’ve never tried anything from their range. I also have dry skin and it’s a struggle, I might pick the body lotion just to give it a try!

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  15. Hi, I am from Manila. My grandmother sent me Aveeno products and at first, I was like, there’s no way I can use these. Being in a tropical country, weather is usually hot. And then here comes the rainy days, weather went really cold so I suffered from dry skin. Good thing I had something to use on my skin. It helped a lot!

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  18. I’ve used Aveeno a couple of times and found their products to moisturising! So helpful with any dry areas! xo

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  19. When I was younger I used to think that the dryer my skin felt the cleaner it was but glad to know that’s not the case. Now I am much more careful about what I put on my skin.

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  21. I could really do with this as my skin is dry and has white scaly patches on my arms and legs. I’m glad the product has had great results not only in your skin but your confidence as well.

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  22. We’ve been using Aveeno for quite a few years as our middle grandson has mild eczema and it really helps. My husband also suffers with very dry skin so he started using it as well. We love it.

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  23. I really like Aveeno it is a great brand! I didn’t know they did a Dermexa version that is really awesome!

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    • Hi! I’ve found that Aveeno products are great at any time of the year but you’re right, this hot humid weather could have played havoc on my skin but I’m so pleased with how it looks and feels right now!

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  31. Thank you for sharing this! I have the worst time trying to remember to moisturize and I KNOW that I need to, things like this are the perfect reminder xx

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    • Yes, I used to find it hard sometimes to remember to use a moisturiser but it’s hard to forget to use Aveeno when I’ve noticed such a huge improvement in my skin – I love their products, and now my mum does too!

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  32. I’ve never tried to used this product but my friends did. She said that it is a good product her rough skin turned to a smooth and soft skin that she ever wanted before.

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  33. I’ve used a couple of Aveeno products before and have always been impressed with them. I’m suffering with dry skin at the moment, so will look out for these.

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  34. I have never tried to use that product but I heard a lot of good things about. I think I need to try this to see the results from my skin.

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  35. I love the Aveeno range. I have a rare skin condition called dermagraphism and I am prescribed it for my skin. I didn’t know they had a new range out though – looks awesome.

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  37. Aveeno is the gentlest body wash for delicate skin. My mom is using that now because her skin is so dry due to the medications she has been taking. It is really helping her a lot.

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  40. This line sounds like a huge help for those with severely itchy skin. It’s great that you found something that works so well for you!

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  41. I have not heard about this brand before. However, they seem like good products and worth trying. Thanks for sharing

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  42. I have struggled with skin care all of my life. I love the Aveeno line, but have never heard of this particular one. I will definitely have to try it- thank you!

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  43. I’ve used Aveeno before and they have amazing products! I have combo oily skin and they have skin care products that work for me as well. Thanks for enlightening everyone on the different options that produce results!

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  44. That’s wonderful that it’s working out so well for you!! Your skin really does look luminous and really well moisturized! I’ve always been a fan of Aveeno so I love learning about different ranges of products they have.

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  45. Wow, these products look amazing! I could really use them in winter . . . my skin gets so itchy and dry from the heaters and keeping it covered up all the time!

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  47. I love Aveeno products but didn’t know that this particular range existed. I have been on the lookout for some new skincare products lately so will definitely give these a try.

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  55. Hands up I get areas of dry skin and I am always looking for something that is cleansing and moisturising. I’m sure I have tried the moisturiser before and been impressed so I am going to have to to try and get my hands on the wash!

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