“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Aveeno. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.”
As many of you know, I recently participated in the #AveenoDailyChallenge for its three-week duration. Over that time, I saw many changes within myself and I am incredibly happy to have taken part in the challenge.
For this challenge, Aveeno gave me the mission to not only better my body’s exterior by using their Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion on a day-to-day basis but to also make great changes for my body as a whole by vowing to eat healthier.
In order to partake in both aspects of this challenge, Aveeno sent along a few items to get me started:
- Aveeno Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion
- Weeknight Fresh + Fast Healthy Meals Cookbook
- Hand-painted Ceramic Measuring Spoons
Here’s a recap of my experience with the #AveenoDailyChallenge…
Week One
As moms, we often put everyone else’s needs ahead of ourselves so, at the beginning of this challenge, I decided to start slowly. To get my feet wet so to speak. Knowing that eating healthier would soon work its way to the forefront of our daily lives, I had to give myself a chance to get used to the idea. Surely, living and eating healthier is something that we all strive to do but it certainly doesn’t happen overnight. For me, I used the first week of this challenge to primarily focus on the application of the Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion while I slowly worked my way into the task of healthier eating.
“Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion is formulated with ACTIVE NATURALS Colloidal Oatmeal and blended with rich emollients to soothe and moisturize dry skin. ACTIVE NATURALS Colloidal Oatmeal is the #1 natural ingredient most trusted and recommended by dermatologists. When used daily, it is clinically proven to improve the health of skin with significant improvement in 2 weeks. Non-greasy and fast absorbing, Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion is hypoallergenic, fragrance-free and noncomedogenic.”
In regard to the healthier eating, step one was swapping out all of our horrid sugary drink choices for simpler and healthier options like water. Having had a brutal winter here in the northeast, the lotion had quickly become a favorite. Not only did it work incredibly but, heck, even the few minutes of uninterrupted “me time” while applying it felt like heaven on Earth!
Week Two
For week two, I really tried to nail down our eating habits. I’ve always done my best to provide the kids with healthy, well-balanced meals but when it came to doing the same for myself, it was a bit of a lost cause. Between the ups and downs, the “Mommy, can you cut this?” and the “Mommy, can I have a refill?” chaos, I was usually left eating whatever I could scarf down in the heat of the moment. All of my “meals” became anything that was quick – a piece of fruit, a granola bar, etc. Thankfully, since the particular cookbook that Aveeno sent along was one that featured “fast” meals, we were all set.
Many of the recipes within the book worked perfectly for, both, lunch and dinner so that was a great bonus. At the beginning, the kids weren’t all too thrilled that I had roped them into the #AveenoDailyChallenge with me because – gasp! – they’d actually have to eat their veggies. Funny though because they love fresh, raw veggies like carrots and celery for snack time but cook them up and add them to a dinner plate and, suddenly, they become nasty, horrid little things. Alas, despite their every effort and refusal to eat anything green, they eventually caved as did I. Our meals have since become great, healthy meals for all involved. And I even figured out how to stop the mom-interruptions! Let the kids help prep the meals!
Week Three
For week three, after mastering both aspects of the #AveenoDailyChallenge including, both, the repetitive use of the Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion and the pledge to eat healthy, it was a breeze. I had successfully mastered the tasks involved and was finally closing in on the end of my challenge. Having been hesitant going in and not expecting to get much out of it, I was humbly impressed when I found that not only had my skin become visibly smoother but I also found myself having more energy and a noticeably brighter outlook on things. The simplicity of eating healthier and adding a bit of lotion to my daily routine made day to day life far greater than I could’ve imagined. Regardless of the challenge having only lasted for three weeks, it is certainly safe to say that this has officially become a regular part of my – and my family’s – life. Thanks to the #AveenoDailyChallenge we are all living healthier, both, inside and out!
BUY:
You can purchase the Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion in 8oz, 12oz, and 18oz sizes direct from the Aveeno website as well as from a variety of retailers, both, online and in-store nationwide. Prices start as low as $6.99.
CONNECT:
Be sure to catch up with the challenge and keep up with all things Aveeno by connecting with them via social media through their Facebook page. There, you can follow along with my own progress (and my Facebook cameo appearance!) throughout the challenge as well as read up on the collective experience from all sixty #AveenoDailyChallenge blogger participants.
36 Responses
I’ve never tried aveeno products but they certainly sound great. I’ll have to check them out next time I’m in the store.
I tried Aveeno once, it was nice, they make decent products.
That is quite a challenge! I got a chuckle that you had to work your way up to the healthier eating. I love the little spoons – so cute! I haven’t tried Aveeno, but I will keep an eye out for it, it sounds wonderful!
sounds great all around….i applaud your efforts. i always try to eat healthy, but it’s an ongoing struggle. the temptations and the convenience often pull me back to some old habits.
i agree about aveeno, it’s great… i keep it in the bathroom and next to the kitchen sink and use it all the time.
I love Aveeno products. I use Aveeno SPF lotion every day
Greta review!I love Aveeno products!
Great I mean 🙂
For a few years now we have been transitioning to a whole foods cooked from scratch diet, and the results have been stunning in terms of weight management and energy levels. I would even say that we look better, because we feel better. However, I have not been caring for my skin as I should. I know Aveeno is one of the best lines of skincare and need to develop the habit of moisturizing.
i like the aveeno products with oatmeal in them, very soothing to my skin
Great job, I’ve been thinking about a slow steady approach to healthier lifestyle especially eating better, but anytime I jumped right in, it was fast and equally fast getting off of tract.
I love Aveeno. Their products have never given me or my sons a rash. The only hard part is remembering to use lotion every day!
Randi, it sounds like this was a successful three weeks for you! Great to hear that your are eating more healthily and taking better care of yourself and family. Pretty cool that you got this insight from a skin care product company. Keep up the great work!
I love Aveeno products! I just got my first bottle and I really like it. Its great. Thanks for the review. I think the challenge is a great idea! 🙂
It sounds like you did great during the challenge. I have used Aveeno products for years and love them. I do need to work on the eating healthier aspect though. I am like you were, whatever I can get that is fast in between the needs of others. This cookbook sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing your journey!
I trus t Aveeno products and like Aveeno anti-itch cream!
I love aveena products. The anti itch cream is something I use on a daily basis.
Aveeno is about the only lotion we will use at our house, and we have been using it for more than decade.
This is an awesome challenge and I really like the way you approached it! I’ve never tried Aveeno products, but am definitely interested! Thanks for the information.
yay! I had fun with this challenge too – 3 weeks of our healthy habit + the moisturizing lotion really made me feel better! Glad you’re going to stick with it. 🙂
I love Aveeno! I haven’t tried the challenge but may try it after reading your review!
I have always loved Aveeno products. Most of their products soothe my skin. I enjoyed reading about your Aveeno Daily Challenge!
wow, amazing. conquering health from the inside out. this is great
Would it help my feet along with eating right
That was an inspired challenge Avenno put to you and you managed it beautifully.
Looks like I have to give Aveeno a try.
I love the aveeno brand. I love that they have a naturals line
Love the Aveeno challenge and the cookbook you received. I could sure use that book in my kitchen for quick and healthy meals. I’ve used Aveeno lotion for years but I don’t think I’ve tried their new Active Naturals line. I’m going to have to look for it next time I’m at the store.
I love Aveeno – esp their face creams!
I love your review, I want to try aveeno now
I could definitely use healthier eating as a goal too! And I love using Aveeno lotion as well.
I have never tried Aveeno. Maybe they should send out samples as I would love to try it.
Ive always loved Aveeno products. They work well on my skin!
I use Aveeno all the time. Great for sensitive skin and it works!
My girlfriend uses Aveeno sometimes. She really likes it.
Love that this challenges moms to take care of themselves as well. It is important to take care of health both inside and out. The Aveeno Challenge sounds like something I would like to try!
I’m planning on taking the challenge after reading your post! I have used Aveeno moisturizer for years and love how gentle and kind the products are to my skin.