Weleda Skin Food has been trusted and effective for dry and rough skin since 1926. The rich, nourishing cream supports the skin's protective barrier. Lipids increase moisturisation, resulting in a feeling of reduced skin tension and itchiness. Extracts of pansy, chamomile and calendula help to calm the skin.
Suitable for the face and body.
- Intensively moisturises very dry skin areas
- Nourishes and regenerates the skins' protective barrier
- Ideal for smoothing rough skin patches
- Soaks in well, leaving skin softer and calmer
- Suitable for the face and body
Apply on the body or face and massage in gently. Also ideal applied night and morning to hard-working hands, or as a rich night-time treat for facial skin.
Usage Tip: Before applying Skin Food to your face, rub it between your fingers to warm up the waxes and oils making it easier to spread. Ideal as a rich facial mask or primer before applying make-up
Water (Aqua), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil**, Lanolin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Alcohol**, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Limonene, Viola Tricolor Extract, Hydrolyzed Beeswax, Sorbitan Olivate, Rosemarinus Offinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract**, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract**, Calendular Officinalis Flower Extract**, Arginine, Zinc Sulfate, Fragrance (Parfume)*, Linalool*, Geraniol*, Citral*, Coumarin*
*from natural essential oils
**organic ingredient
Skin Food combines sunflower oil, sweet almond oil, lanolin, beeswax and glycerin with viola tricolor, rosemary, chamomile and calendula extracts. The oils and waxes are there to deeply nourish rough, dry skin and help protect the skin barrier, while glycerin brings water into the upper layers of the skin.
Lanolin and beeswax are especially important in the original Skin Food because they give it the rich, protective finish that makes it useful on hands, elbows, heels and dry facial patches. The plant extracts support the comforting Skin Food feel, but the main practical benefit comes from the dense blend of emollients and barrier-supporting ingredients. Skin Food is best when your skin needs lasting richness rather than a light daily lotion.
What are the main ingredients in Skin Food?
The main ingredients are sunflower oil, sweet almond oil, lanolin, beeswax, glycerin and extracts of pansy, rosemary, chamomile and calendula.
Why does Skin Food use lanolin and beeswax?
They help give the cream its rich, protective feel. That barrier-like finish is useful for very dry skin because it helps reduce moisture loss over time.
What may Skin Food help with?
It may help with very dry patches, rough texture and skin that feels exposed or uncomfortable. It is especially useful on hands, feet, elbows and other areas that need a richer cream.