Aveeno Active Naturals Sunscreen - Review & #Giveaway

With the official start of summer only a few day away, now is the perfect time to commit to a sun-safe lifestyle! On Tuesday, while you’re enjoying this sweet summer treat, AVEENO® reminds you to educate yourself and your family about the serious health risks associated with too much sun, such as skin cancer, sunspots and premature aging.

New York-based dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie shares her smart sun tips to keep you and your family safe this summer:

1.      Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, that also has hydrating properties, which restores skin’s barrier and reduces moisture loss.
o       For adults, try AVEENO® PROTECT+HYDRATE® Lotion Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 30, 50 FACE or 70 and for little ones, opt for AVEENO® Baby CONTINUOUS PROTECTION Lotion Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 55 – both are formulated with ACTIVE NATURALS® Oat to moisture skin.

2.      Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before you leave the house and re-apply every 2 -3 hours. It’s not enough to put sunscreen on just in the morning!

3.      Make sure to use 1 oz. of sunscreen on all exposed skin. Pay careful attention to face, neck, ears, back of neck and hands. Studies indicate that most people do not apply nearly as much sun protection as they should.

To protect your family all summer long, AVEENO® offers a wide range of sun care products with superior broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and exclusive ACTIVE NATURALS® ingredients. Visit their website to view the full range of AVEENO® Sun offerings.

 My Thoughts


It's that time of year again! My family and I are hitting the beach every chance we can get. If we're going to be outside, its important to have a good sunscreen that can protect my kids from harmful UV rays. Buts its also important that the ingredients used in that sunscreen aren't just as harmful as the sunburn I'm trying to prevent. Aveeno Naturals is the perfect sunblock for my family.  It comes in a wide range of SPF options that keep skin protected and it's dermatologist recommended.

I got to try several types of Aveeno Active Naturals Sunscreens and there were lots of things I liked about these products. In addition to it being a more natural alternative, they aren't greasy or sticky when applied. I also like the scent. It was very light and doesn't smell like chemicals. It almost feels like you're applying regular lotion. It addition, it's water proof and sweat resistant. So we're good at the beach and at soccer games. But most importantly, it worked perfectly. There was not one speck of sunburn on me or my kids even after a full eight hours in the sun without reapplying.

In addition to their sunscreens, Aveeno also offers some awesome face sticks. I have been using sticks for years because it's so much easier to make sure you don't miss any spots on your face, but this is the first one that goes on smooth and doesn't live my face looking shiny an greasy. I love the light scent. It works great for face and lips, without any streaking, and it's quick and easy to apply.

In addition to their sunscreens,  Aveeno also offers lotions, body washes, diaper rash creams and more in a variety of scents for both children and adults. You can find Aveeno in retailers nationwide including Target, Wal-Mart, and Shop Rite. Give your whole family the best kind of clean with the wonderful products from Aveeno.To keep up with future products, be sure to follow them on face book.

The Giveaway

One lucky winner will get to try out a selection Aveeno sunscreens.  To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will end on 6/29/14.  Open to the US  only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to for Aveeno for offering this fantastic prize.

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