Moisture Therapy Derma: Restoring

Hey there!  I've just got a little mini-review today on two of Avon's products from their Moisture Therapy Derma line in the Restoring version.

Body Scrub

The body scrub is a white cream with little exfoliating granules dispersed throughout.  I'd prefer that the granules be a little more dense, but with some extra elbow grease, they still feel pretty good.

 

The scrub is quickly disappearing because, first of all, I feel like I have to use a lot of it to get the exfoliating that I want out of it, and second of all, I sometimes use it all over my body instead of just the rough areas.  I believe that it's unscented, so the remaining "scent" is just from the ingredients - which, although faint, reminds me of a cross between glue and Greek yogurt.  Not a deal-breaker for me; I don't mind it a bit.

Body Lotion

 The body lotion is very light and creamy, with a similar (but not identical) scent.  It smooths onto my skin nicely and absorbs at the typical rate for a lotion.  I don't notice any residual stickiness or smell, just a nice softness.

I purchased these two products because it was advertised as being 'suitable for keratosis pilaris', which is a condition that I have had for about 20 years.  Also called "chicken skin," I have this on the backs of my upper arms and on my upper thighs and well... the back of my butt (sorry, that may be a little TMI).  Now, I don't know what exactly causes it, but I have a suspicion that it is related to hormones because mine goes almost completely away only when I'm pregnant.  How....frustrating!  Since I don't plan on being pregnant constantly for the rest of my life, I figured I would give this stuff a shot.

After the first use, I didn't notice anything more than a typical exfoliator+lotion combo might have accomplished.  However, after a few weeks of use, I did notice a difference, especially in my "hind quarters."  That's a big deal, because one of the ways to make KP better is to expose it to a little sun (in my experience) and my, um, hind quarters get zero sun.  My KP is not gone -- don't get me wrong -- but it is a lot better, and smooth skin is so nice to have again!  I should have taken before & after photos, but to be honest, I didn't have high expectations (and also KP is really hard to photograph!)

I use these two in combination about once or twice a week.  For the results I get with that kind of light use, (even if I do use a lot at a time) I will definitely repurchase!

Note: I am not a dermatologist or a doctor.  This post is just about my experience, and in no way a recommendation!  If you have KP and are unsure if this product would work for you, talk to your doc!

Avon Haul and First Impressions: Campaigns 9 & 10 2014

Note: I submit my Avon order every other campaign.  This means that I receive products from two campaigns at once, but half as often as the regular timetable.

Here's my most recent haul (another small one -- I think I'm getting better at this self-control stuff!)

Avon Haul and First Impressions: Campaign 20

Note: I submit my Avon order every other campaign.  This means that I receive products from two campaigns at once, but half as often as the regular timetable.

Here it is, finally!

Avon Haul and First Impressions: Campaign 17 & 18

Note: I submit my Avon order every other campaign.  This means that I receive products from two campaigns at once, but half as often as the regular timetable.

In this order I received a few of the new products I talked about in my Sneak Peek posts for Campaigns 17 and 18, as well as a few established items.

Product Sneak Peek! C20 2013

Goodness, I'm not sure where to start!  Avon has all kinds of interesting goodies coming out lately.  I think I'll begin with their first seasonal makeup collection since the release of Avon's True Color Technology.

Savage Beauty Fall 2013 Collection

Quick Avon BB Cream Photos

As promised, here are a couple pics of Avon's Beauty Balm Cream.

 

Product Sneak Peek! C16 2013

Yep, I skipped Campaign 15.  Why?  Nothing caught my eye, that's all.  :)

Here's what's interesting for Campaign 16: