Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion for Dry & Sensitive Skin

Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion is a dermatologist-tested formula designed to provide intense hydration and soothe dry, sensitive skin. Enriched with a prebiotic triple oat complex and shea butter, this fragrance-free lotion offers 72 hours of moisture, instantly relieving dry, itchy skin. It strengthens the skin's natural protective barrier and supports ceramide production, making it ideal for extra-dry and sensitive skin.

• Water: Base ingredient providing hydration.

• Glycerin: Moisturizes and hydrates the skin.

• Distearyldimonium Chloride: Acts as a conditioning agent.

• Petrolatum: Locks in moisture and protects the skin.

• Isopropyl Palmitate: Provides a smooth texture and helps the lotion spread easily.

• Cetyl Alcohol: Emulsifier and emollient that softens the skin.

• Dimethicone: Protects the skin and enhances smoothness.

• Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour: Soothes and calms irritated skin.

• Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil: Rich in lipids, it helps nourish the skin.

• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter: Deeply moisturizes and nourishes the skin.

FAQs

Q1. How is Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion different from the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion?
A1. Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion is a richer, more intensive formula specifically for very dry and sensitive skin — it adds Oat Kernel Oil (providing high-linoleic fatty acids that closely mirror skin's own epidermal lipids) and Shea Butter (rich in oleic acid and vitamins A and E) to the oat base used in the Daily Moisturizing Lotion. This makes Skin Relief significantly more emollient and longer-lasting for moisture relief on cracked heels, very dry elbows, rough winter skin, and eczema-prone areas. The Daily Moisturizing Lotion is for everyday normal-to-dry skin maintenance; Skin Relief is for skin that is genuinely dry, rough, or in need of intensive repair.

Q2. What does Oat Kernel Oil specifically provide in Aveeno Skin Relief Lotion?
A2. Oat Kernel Oil has one of the highest linoleic acid contents of any plant oil — approximately 38–40% linoleic (Omega-6) fatty acid. Linoleic acid is a critical component of the skin's epidermal ceramide synthesis pathway; deficiency of linoleic acid in skin is associated with impaired barrier function and the characteristic dryness and scaling of eczema-prone skin. Topical Oat Kernel Oil directly supplements this fatty acid pool, supporting ceramide production and barrier integrity in a way that most standard emollients that use non-epidermal-specific oils (mineral oil, petrolatum alone) cannot.

Q3. Is Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion suitable for eczema-prone skin?
A3. Yes — Colloidal Oatmeal (an FDA-recognised skin protectant for eczema) is the hero active, and the formula's barrier-supportive ingredients (Oat Kernel Oil, Shea Butter, Petrolatum) address the barrier deficiency at the core of atopic eczema. For active eczema flares, use it alongside prescription topicals as directed by a dermatologist. As a maintenance emollient between flares, daily application of Skin Relief Lotion is a well-evidenced strategy for reducing flare frequency.

Q4. Does Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion contain fragrance, and is it safe for reactive skin?
A4. It is fragrance-free and designed for sensitive, reactive skin types. The formula avoids dyes and uses a minimal preservative system. Distearyldimonium Chloride — a conditioning agent in the formula — is occasionally flagged as a potential sensitiser at high concentrations, though at the levels used in this lotion it is generally well-tolerated. Those with documented sensitisations to quaternary ammonium compounds should patch-test before regular use.

Q5. Can Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion be applied to the entire body, including the face?
A5. It is formulated and tested for full body use. Due to Shea Butter's occlusive properties, some individuals with oily or acne-prone facial skin may find it comedogenic on the face. For dry facial skin specifically, a ceramide-containing face cream is more appropriate. Apply to body areas — legs, arms, torso, hands, and feet — where very dry skin most commonly presents.

Country of Origin: Thailand
Mfg/Marketer details: Johnson & Johnson (Thailand) Ltd., 106 Moo 4, Latkrabang Industrial Estate, Chalongkrung Road, Lamplatew, Latkrabang, Bangkok - 10520, Thailand
Importer details: Johnson & Johnson Private Limited, L.B.S Marg, Mulund (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400080, India
Shelf Life: 36 months from manufacturing date
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Safety Information: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.