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Itchy Baby? 5 Products That Provide Eczema Relief

LilSugar — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:40:02 PDT

Are you itchy, baby? Eczema is an inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness and itching, and about one in five babies is diagnosed with the skin condition before their first birthday. Now that Fall is officially here, lower temperatures and indoor heating can dry baby's skin - causing eczema flare-ups - and mama will try just about anything to make it feel better. Check out these five tried-and-true products to help give your munchkin some much-needed relief!

Babyganics Bye Bye Dry Eczema Lotion ($7): Au naturel! Bye Bye Dry is a natural, nontoxic solution that provides relief from baby eczema. It's safe and gentle on your little one's skin and soothes baby's eczema itch.
Baby Naturals Baby Eczema Cream ($6): It's super rich! This rich moisturizer specially formulated for babies with eczema nurtures baby's dry skin, soothing it from redness and itching.
Excederm Soothing Baby Oil ($12): Oil up! The key to eczema control is moisture - and nothing delivers maximum moisture for dry, delicate skin than baby oil. It's nonirritating formula makes it ideal for children of all ages.
Cetaphil Restoraderm Body Moisturizer ($15): Moisture for all! This doctor-recommended lotion - for anyone 3 months of age or older - repairs and protects the skin’s natural moisture barrier. It's also free of fragrances, parabens, and nut oils.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Bath Treatment ($4): Bath time! This soothing treatment is made with colloidal oatmeal - proven to relieve irritated skin - and a special moisturizer that forms a soothing milky bath for baby.

The Votes Are In: Best Body Moisturizer Is...

BellaSugar — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:00:48 PST

Dry skin is always a big problem this time of year, and it makes us appreciate body moisturizers even more. This year, of the brands out there, Aveeno's gentle oat-based formulas had the most real estate in our readers' hearts and bathrooms.

As far as drugstore options go, we totally agree (the creamy moisturizing oil is amazing). At a higher price point, we really love Lavanila body butter ($25). It's free of the questionable chemicals common in a lot of cosmetics, smells great, and has the perfect texture.

Doing Drugstore: Aveeno Positively Ageless Warming Scrub

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 PST

I had one severe case of dry, peeling skin, and I had it bad. My chin and mouth area were flakier than both Heidi and Spencer Pratt combined. I needed one mighty fine exfoliator, and I needed it stat. I turned to Aveeno's Warming Scrub ($9) from the brand's Positively Ageless line. Thermal beauty products are nothing new, but I'm still fascinated by the sensation of warmed-up skin care, which to me - whether it really does anything or not - enhances the experience. To find out what I thought about this water-activated, self-heating scrub, just keep reading.

Score a Free Blowout in Three Cities!

BellaSugar — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:00:10 PDT

If you live in Seattle, Minneapolis, or Boston, here's some good news: you can get a free hair wash and blow-out on May 27 (that's next Wednesday, folks) thanks to Aveeno. To launch its new line of hair care, the brand is offering the service (on a first-come, first-served basis) to women in those cities. You can get free pedi-cab service to and from the salons, along with samples of the Nourish+ haircare line. Not in those cities? Score a free sample online.

For the locations, just

Boston:
James Joseph Salon, 30 Newbury St
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (first 200 women)

Minneapolis:
Level, 903 Washington Ave S.
10 a.m.–7 p.m. (first 100 women)

Seattle:
Haven, 5810 24th Avenue NW
10 a.m.–7 p.m. (first 100 women)

Reader Review of the Day: Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 15

BellaSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:00:11 PDT

I don't know about you, but I don't like my moisturizers to be overly scented. And that's one of the reasons why reader Stef42678 thinks Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15 ($10) is a great moisturizer. Take it away, Stef:

I really love using this moisturizer when I have dry and cracked skin because it is instant relief. It has a light smell and really makes my skin feel soft and hydrated. I like that it is made with natural ingredients and doesn't feel heavy or greasy.

Do you have a favorite lotion you'd like to tell us all about? How about a pimple cream or a flat iron? Then it's time to head to the Product Reviews website to share. While you're at it, check out the wide array of reader reviews here.

Bella Bargain: Free Aveeno Sample (But Act Quickly!)

BellaSugar — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00:21 PDT

Looking for a reusable bag that's easy on the eyes? Aveeno's Envirosax bag is not only eco-friendly, but it could be yours - for free. Student Jeff Tsui's contest-winning print, "Jubilance," is an earthy purple and green pattern atop an organic cotton bag.

For a chance to sport this limited-edition bag on your shoulder, head over to Aveeno's Jubilance site at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, which is Earth Day. The first 1,000 people who log on at that time will score an Envirosax and an Aveeno hair care sample. Even better, for each bag given away, Aveeno will donate $10 to Global Green USA, an organization that supports the fight against global climate change. Now, that's something we can all stand behind.

Reader Review of the Day: Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:00:53 PST

If you have sensitive skin, finding the right products can take some time and lots of trial and error. Recently, reader Finn discovered Aveeno's soap-free Positively Radiant Cleanser and had glowing results. Check out her review:

"The moment this cleanser touched my skin, I knew I was on to something special. My skin is extremely sensitive to products and this felt soothing and cleansing at the same time. Not only did it remove the dirt and oil from the day, it seemed to keep my skin clean for the next eight hours. I don't know how they did it, but I will definitely be using Aveeno instead of my $55 cleanser from the department store!"

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Emergency Relief From Redness

BellaSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:00:08 PST

While there are plenty of great skin care options available for gals with sensitive skin, what about the occasional and pesky flare-up of redness that all skin types can relate to, such as the kind that occurs from an unexpected pimple, or a nose rubbed raw from a winter cold? In the past I've resorted to applying everything from Neosporin to thick, goopy hand cream on my poor nose, or even Visine on a pimple. Neither really worked.

Fortunately, I've discovered a much better and effective option in Therapy Systems' Emergency Treatment Cream ($32). This light and fluffy pink concoction is formulated with hydrocortisone to immediately zap redness and calm inflammation. Just dab a little on the emergency stricken areas, and it soothes your skin while eliminating the redness. Crisis averted!

For another great (and cheaper) option,

A more affordable alternative is Aveeno's Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream ($6). Even though it's marketed as an anti-itch cream, It contains the same active ingredient, hydrocortisone, to reduce redness and inflammation. I recommend it over other drugstore hydrocortisone creams because it contains ingredients such as oatmeal and aloe to nurture your skin while it's being treated.

Doing Drugstore: Aveeno Active Naturals Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion

BellaSugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:00:05 PDT

Aveeno Active Naturals Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion ($11.19) came out a couple of months ago, and I finally got around to trying it over the weekend. What attracted me to the product was the cool little device on the top, which allows you to customize your self-tanning color. Also, it has a gradual color-enhancer feature so that you build your tan up over a couple of days, as opposed to applying one deep shot of unnatural looking color.

I find a lot of self-tanners to be either sticky feeling or very drying on my skin, but that wasn't the case with this lotion. Made from soy and chicory extract, Aveeno Continuous Radiance was far more moisturizing than most other products I've tried. For the other pros and cons,

I also found that this lotion absorbed very quickly, and since its oil-free, it's also great to use on your face. Overall, I was very pleased with this product.

What's holding me back from giving it a fantastic rating, however, is that it did turn me a tad orange, and looking orange is one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to self-tanners. If you've tried it, please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Fantastic Facial Creams, Part V: Normal Skin

BellaSugar — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:16:51 PDT

Welcome to the final installment of my five-part series on Fantastic Facial Creams. Today I'm offering my recommendations for moisturizers best suited to normal skin. Having normal skin means that you have a fairly clear complexion with a pinkish tone and a dewy glow. If you are blessed with this skin type, you don't have to worry about dry patches or shine, so you might as well get a head start fighting the aging process. Here are three lotions to help you.

Crease Release by Dr. Brandt ($150) is a wrinkle-reducing cream for anyone that has a few fine lines they'd like to diminish. It contains white tea, green tea grapeseed, and GABA, an ingredient that relaxes the muscles and skin. It lasts up to 10 hours and leaves skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

For two more fantastic facial creams for normal skin,

Amatokin by Voss Laboratories ($173) is an ounce of love in a bottle. This super-concentrated emulsion is an amazing cream intended for normal skin with a few wrinkles here and there. It's also a great preventative and hydrating cream that claims to help your skin regenerate facial stem cells to keep you looking youthful and taut.

Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30 by Aveeno Active Naturals ($14.69) contains a soy complex that promises to soften, smooth, and add radiance to your skin. It helps even out your skin tone and it contains SPF 30 to help block both damaging UVA and UVB rays.