How to use Weleda Skin Food
Here we answer your most frequently asked questions about our best-selling multi-purpose moisturiser for dry skin.
Q. What is Weleda Skin Food used for?
A. Weleda Skin Food is the best intensive, multi-purpose moisturiser for dry and rough skin. It can be used for many applications such as:
- Intensive daily face moisturiser
- Make-up primer and highlighter
- Nourishing hand and cuticle cream
- Hydrates dry elbows
- Softens cracked heels
- Indulgent lip care
- Rich revitalising face mask
- Barrier cream against harsh weather
- Eyebrow fixer and hair frizz tamer
- Stops skin from drying out on the plane
Q. How to apply Weleda Skin Food?
A. Before applying Skin Food to your body or face we recommend you warm a small amount between your hands to emulsify the waxes and oils for smooth application. Inhale the soothing scent an enjoy the deeply nourishing benefits.
Q. Should I use Skin Food or Skin Food Light?
A. The main difference between the two Skin Foods is their texture and level of moisturisation. Skin Food Original is the most rich and intensive moisturiser of the two and is great for extra dry or rough areas of the body. It can be used as a make-up primer, hand cream or as an overnight mask and is an excellent choice during the colder months for most people. Skin Food Light is ideal for dry skin with a lighter, fast-absorbing formula that provides instant moisturisation. Just like Skin Food Original, this formula can be used head-to-toe and is a great alternative for those who are looking for a less intense formula but still want nourishing results.
Q. Are the Weleda Skin Food products vegan?
A. Weleda uses beeswax and lanolin in Skin Food Original, Skin Food Light and Skin Food Lip Balm, therefore these products are not considered vegan. Skin Food Body Butter, Skin Food Body Lotion, Skin Food Nourishing Cleansing Balm, Skin Food Nourishing Day Cream and Skin Food Nourishing Night Cream feature vegan formulas.
"My skin felt very dry and tight on my hands and arms before using this cream but after applying a couple of times I can really notice and feel the difference. My skin feels softer. The cream was very thick on application but a little goes a long way. The smell was very light not overpowering. " Yvonne
Q. Are the Weleda Skin Food products recommended for sensitive skin?
A. While the Skin Food collection is great for dry areas and we know many of our customers use it with varying skin conditions, it may not be suitable for those with ultra-sensitive skin. We recommend you test a small amount on your skin before applying the products to your face or large areas of your body.
Q. Do celebrities really use Skin Food?
A. It’s incredible for us to witness a product that’s been around since 1921, gain an impressive celebrity following over the last few years. Hailey Bieber, Adele, Rihanna, Victoria Beckham, Rita Ora, Kylie Jenner, Julia Roberts, Drew Barrymore and Emilia Clarke are just some of the A-listers who have declared their love for our beauty icon!
Singers and musicians: Rita Ora, Adele, Birdy, Joss Stone, Rihanna, Charlie XCX, Nicole Scherzinger, Anastacia, Anne-Marie.
Actors: Julia Roberts, Brooke Shields, Kerry Washington, Winona Ryder, Priyanka Chopra, Idris Elba, James Norton, Kate Winslet, Jane Fonda, Eleanor Tomlinson, Emma Watson, Sharon Stone, Kate Bosworth, Chloe Sevigny, Scarlett Johansson, Emilia Clarke, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Miranda Richardson, Julia Stiles, Lili Collins, Jenna Coleman, Anna Paquin, Drew Barrymore.
Designers and models: Victoria Beckham, Hailey Bieber, Alexa Chung, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Erin O’Connor, Marie Helvin,Stella Maxwell, Suki Waterhouse, Behati Prinsloo, Helena Christensen, Caryn Franklin, Alice Temperley, Ricky Harriott, Phoebe English.
Q. Can Weleda Skin Food be used on the face?
A. Yes certainly. Skin Food is a rich intensive moisturiser suitable for use on the face. For a lighter option you may choose Skin Food Light which is fast absorbing. We have also released Skin Food Nourishing Face Care specifically made for the needs of the face for soft, instantly comforted and luminous skin.
Q. Can you put Weleda Skin Food on the lips?
A. Yes you can apply a small amount to your lips. For a glossy finish and convenient travel size you may choose the Skin Food Lip Balm instead. Made specifically for the lips it will nourish dry and chapped lips.
Q. What ingredients are in Skin Food?
A. Skin Food key ingredients are:
- Wild Pansy: Soothing and moisturising. Traditionally used to heal dry, cracked skin.
- Organic Chamomile: Gentle, soothing and repairing. Ideal for delicate or sensitive skin.
- Organic Calendula: Soothing botanical rich in carotenoids and flavonoids, used for wound healing and inflammation.
- Organic Sunflower Seed Oil: Light, mild plant oil with antioxidants from vitamin E.
- Organic Rosemary Leaf: Revitalising, stimulating and toning. Boosts dull complexions.
- Lanolin*: An emollient to help lock in moisture and soften skin.
- Beeswax*: Helps provide a natural breathable layer to hold in moisture.
- Organic Shea Butter: Plant butter that strengthens the lipid barrier, leaving skin feelingsoft, supple and moisturised
*Ingredients not in Skin Food Body Butter or Skin Food Body Lotion
Q. What does Weleda Skin Food smell like?
A. Uplift your senses with the unique scent of sweet orange and aromatic lavender, complete with the warm vanilla notes from benzoin. This unique combination is carried through each product in the collection. Weleda skincare is made of 100% certified natural ingredients and fragrances.
Q. Where can I buy Weleda Skin Food?
A. You can buy Skin Food directly from our website or from a range of health food stores, pharmacies and department stores. View our store locator to find a store near you.
