Heel Balm

Commonly referred to as Avocado, this pulpy green fruit has been said to have aphrodisiac qualities. It is comprised of a high content of unsaponifiable oils, along with Vitamins A and E.

Water is the foundation of the water phase and solvent for hydrophilic (water-loving) substances.

Commonly referred to as Avocado, this pulpy green fruit has been said to have aphrodisiac qualities. It is comprised of a high content of unsaponifiable oils, along with Vitamins A and E.

Glycerin is a natural ingredient in vegetable and animal fats and oils, which mainly consists of triglycerides (compound of glycerol with three fatty acids). In cosmetic products glycerin is used as a moisturising agent due to its hygroscopic (water-attracting) properties. Besides that, it helps with the distribution of O/W emulsions (oil-in-water-emulsions) and it smoothes and protects the skin.

Lanolin's consistency and composition is very similar the human skin sebum. It is gained from raw wool after the shearing of sheep. The wax is able to bind water and has a high water absorption capacity. It is therefore particularly suitable as an ingredient for products for the attention of dry and rough skin, and products in the diaper area.

Alcohol is another term for ethanol or ethyl alcohol. In manufacturing plant extracts contained in Weleda's products, mixtures of alcohol and water are used as extraction agents in some formulations. The consistency and stability of natural cosmetic products are improved by alcohol.

The fine and light Sweet Almond Oil is very skin-friendly and ideal for sensitive, rough, flaky and dry skin. Sweet Almond Oil is very suitable for the care of infants and small children. It is characterised by a high content of unsaturated fatty oils, such as oil and linoleic acid.

Our Flaxseed oil is cold pressed from organically grown flaxseeds. It has one of the highest concentrations of plant based essential fatty acid omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). When applied topically it has a soothing and hydrating effect on the skin.

Shea Butter is a semi-solid, butter-like vegetable fat. The skin-friendly Shea Butter is mainly used to improve consistency. It leaves a fine film on the skin, which has smoothing properties and preserves the moisture of the skin.

Sodium Caseinate is a sodium salt of Casein, a milk protein. It functions as stabliser and skin conditioning agent.

Beeswax is a precipitate of bees' wax glands, which is used to build the honeycombs. The wax melts at a temperature of over 60°C. The skin-friendly beeswax is mainly used as an emulsifying agent and to improve consistency. Beeswax leaves a fine film on the skin, which prevents it from drying out.

Calendula blossoms have a light- to dark-orange colour and are typical of the Calendula flower. They contain various carotenoids, flavonoids and saponins. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extracts have smoothing properties and support the regeneration of the skin.

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The yellow to green-yellow olive oil works as a perfect massage oil, as well as for the attention of normal to combination skin. It has outstanding skin care benefits, it is very kind to the skin and it is a great carrier oil for active agents. Therefore, it is highly suitable for normal to dry skin and it leaves the skin feeling soft and silky. Olive Oil is characterised by its high content of unsaturated oleic acid.

Rosemary Leaf Oil is an essential oil, which is derived from its branches and flowering branch tips. Along with other natural essential oils it is used for aromatisation.

Sodium alginate is the water-soluble salt of alginic acid. It is used as a natural gelling agent, for example in tooth gels. Alginic acids and their salts are not absorbed by the body.