As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I s As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I share with you some pictures of mine at 9 months, 9 years, 19 years, 29 years  to today 39 years old of age. Looking back at each decade, I feel both ‘older’ and ‘younger’, I see the change in my features, the change in my way of life, the change in my personality and the experience itched on my face. I am grateful for the life I have lived thus far and excited for the life I am yet to live. 
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2026 - 39, (Home, England), I am ready for this final year before my 40s but also ready for this next decade. 
2016 - 29, (Oslo, Norway), this decade was about self discovery and building the life I dreamt about. The life that I am super proud of and truly grateful to be living. This decade, I built my financial life and in later years choose to heal from the trauma gained in the last decade and now I feel well equipped for the future. 
2006 - 19, (Glasgow, Scotland), I thought I was grown (look at the cheekbones 🤣🤣) and ready for the world, chiiiild was I wrong, let’s just say, I am still resolving the trauma the decade brought me but I am grateful because I met my best friends and made decisions for the future I wanted to have. (Spoiler alert - I did better than I dreamed). 
1996 - 9, (Home, Zambia) this was my birthday but my little sister insisted she had to be the one in the middle. The only way we knew whose birthday it was, was by standing in the middle but this year I remember baby sister crying her eyes out and refusing 🤨
1988 - 9 months, (Chililabombwe, Zambia) although my mother looks tired and traumatised😟, I know I was loved and happy. 
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I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most rela I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most relaxing and fulfilling time of my life. Sometimes taking it slow and living in the moment is what the soul needs. 🥰🥰🥰
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I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after no I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after not visiting for almost 8years. 📍

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Beauty · May 10, 2017

Aveeno ~ The Body Wash and Nourishing Lotion

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AVEENO® body products are formulated to protect the skin and made from active colloidal oatmeal and/or pat extracts. It wasn’t until a few months back when a friend came to visit me that I took notice of this brand. I certainly wasn’t away that AVEENO® is part of the Johnson & Johnson family which we all love and trust. Yes I had seen the Jennifer Aniston ads on TV but to be honest I never gave them two hoots. Celebrity endorsed products means nothing to me these days I prefer more mouth to mouth kind of word. I would believe a fellow blogger over a celebrity any day.

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AVEENO® ~ The Body Wash

As someone who suffers from dry itchy skin I knew I had to do my own research on this product. Though my friend was happy to recommend this product I wasn’t about to jump in without my own research. Because when you have dry itchy skin, you can’t afford to just take someone’s word for it. When I finally took the plunge and purchased the AVEENO® body wash I chose  one for dry and sensitive skin. From the visit use of this body wash I knew I had to stock up. It does not only smell amazing but feels even more amazing on the skin. The formulation is nice and gooey gel like texture and lathes up pretty nicely. I love my showers really hot but always pay the price of itchy skin after. Since using AVEENO® body wash for dry and sensitive skin that’s a thing of the past.

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AVEENO® ~ The Nourishing lotion, Skin Relief. 

One thing that I always insist on is using the same brand for showering and after care. For me it makes sense to stick to one brand but there has been occasions that I haven’t. This wasn’t one of those occasions, I had chosen to use the nourishing skin relief lotion with sheer butter. All women of colour know sheer butter is your friend, it always moisturizes the skin and doesn’t even you dry.

Many body lotions on the market do not contain oils that help to keep the skin moisturized. Most of us people of colour always have to add oils like J&J’s baby oil to get the similar benefits like sheer butter based products. It was therefore important for me when researching AVEENO® to find a product that would keep my skin moisturized all day. I can confirm that the skin relief lotion does exactly that and more.

Every day I shower 2-3 times a day using the AVEENO® body wash and almost immediately after moisturize with the AVEENO® skin relief nourishing lotion. Since I started using the brand, I have not suffered a bout of itchy skin nor does it feel or look dry.

Would I recommend AVEENO® body products to family, friends, strangers and readers? 💯 yes as this product and the brand are one I can confidently stand with. {Disclaimer: all opinions are based off my OWN experience}

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  1. Emma - Our Fairytale Adventure says

    May 25, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    I’ve seen so much about Aveeno products and I’m going to go out and buy some. I find a lot of things I try dry my skin more than give it moisture.

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  2. Agnes Vazhure says

    May 14, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    Aveeno really makes good quality products, I love their body washes and face wipes. Also like that they are not expensive.

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  3. Sushmita Thakare Jain says

    May 13, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    Glad, you shared the review, one of my cousin is looking to try it out. Will share the post with her 😀

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  4. Brandi says

    May 13, 2017 at 7:31 am

    I love Aveeno products. It’s great for my dry and sensitive skin.

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  5. Blair Villanueva says

    May 12, 2017 at 7:29 am

    Thanks for your review! I’ve been seeing this brand in my favorite beauty store but never paid attention. I will try this too!

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  6. rika agustini says

    May 12, 2017 at 7:08 am

    I love Aveeno products.. so gentle on my skin. I need to try the body wash.

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  7. Breena Blake says

    May 12, 2017 at 2:48 am

    I love the way Aveeno products smell and that are nice a thick! I need to try their body wash.

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  8. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    May 11, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    I do love me some Aveeno but I haven’t used it or purchased it on EONSS!

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  9. Chrishelle Ebner says

    May 11, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    We love Aveeno. My whole family has sensitive skin and battles with eczema. Their body washes are mild and do not irritate. We even use it on our 7 month old grandson.

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  10. My Teen Guide says

    May 11, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    I will get this for my mom. She’s been complaining about itchy skin. She tried some creams/other medications but it still did not work. I think this is the answer to her skin irritation.

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  11. Tamshuk Saha says

    May 11, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    i have heard so many good things about Aveeno skincare products. Your review justifies that reputation.

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  12. Dorothy H says

    May 11, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    i use aveeno too! I love it. it works best to use it right after showering!

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  13. polarbelle says

    May 11, 2017 at 8:19 am

    It’s always good to find something to help with sensitive skin. and something that is moisturizing. I hate the water here and am always looking for a less offensive way to my skin to shower.

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  14. Andrea Soranidis says

    May 11, 2017 at 7:31 am

    I often use Aveeno products and I love them! They’re very delicate and gentle to my sensitive skin, absolutely great brand!

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  15. David Elliott says

    May 11, 2017 at 6:27 am

    I have had good experiences with Aveeno for the most part. I am glad that your experiences with it were good as well.

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  16. Chasity Boatman says

    May 11, 2017 at 5:59 am

    I ONLY use Avenno products of myself and my son because we have sensitive skin and eczema. It really helps when we have flair ups.

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  17. Alison Rost says

    May 11, 2017 at 5:55 am

    I’ve been using Aveeno products for more than a year now. I’d say they have great products.

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  18. Mars says

    May 11, 2017 at 5:30 am

    I love Aveeno skincare products. It makes your skin radiant and supple. Not to mention I’m a Jen Aniston fan. lols

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  19. Rebecca Swenor says

    May 11, 2017 at 4:39 am

    Aveeno skin care products are awesome especially for those with sensitive skin. The Nourishing Skin Relief is something I am going to have to try for sure. Thanks for sharing these awesome lotions.

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  20. Deimarys Colon says

    May 11, 2017 at 1:28 am

    Aveeno is the number product used in this household. Elias has really sensitive skin and Aveeno is so gentle on his skin.

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  21. T-Nicole Johnson says

    May 11, 2017 at 1:02 am

    Aveeno is one of my favorite skincare brands. I’ve tried so many of their amazing products.

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  22. chubskulit says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:42 pm

    Aveeno is one of my favorite brand when it comes to skin care. I love their lotion!

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  23. Maro Akamatra says

    May 10, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    I am glad you found something you like to use! I know how hard it is to find reliable products!

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  24. Jenn Padgett says

    May 10, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    Aveeno is one of my favorite brands. I have sensitive skin so I really need to watch and stay away from harsh chemicals hidden in products like lotions.

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  25. valmg says

    May 10, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    I remember that one of my brothers had terrible skin problems as a young child. My Mom always used Aveeno to help manage them.

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  26. Katie Kinsley says

    May 10, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    I have been using some lotion that ends up leaving my skin a little sticky or greasy. I think I will need to try this brand instead.

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  27. Destany says

    May 10, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    We use a lot of Aveeno products in our house! They are staples in this family. It’s the only lotion I can put on my son’s face that doesn’t break him out when he’s got dry skin.

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  28. Amber says

    May 10, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    I love these products! We have several Aveeno items in the house. I use them as well as my kids. We get dry skin, and Aveeno helps!

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  29. Candy Kage says

    May 10, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Aveeno products have been around for a very long time and have proven how good they are. We use several different Aveeno products.

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  30. Robin Rue says

    May 10, 2017 at 11:50 am

    I have always been a fan of Aveeno products. I have been using them for years and have always been really happy with them.

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  31. Sarah Bailey says

    May 10, 2017 at 11:30 am

    Aveeno seem to do some really lovely products I’ve used their moisturiser before and have been really impressed with how well it works.

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