Friday 8 July 2016

Weleda Skin Food

Having really loved the Almond Hand Cream I received from Weleda at the last PegasusLive event, I was thrilled to find another product from the brand in this year's goodie bag. Skin Food is not exactly what you would call a new launch. In fact, it's been going for ninety years, and the formula has remained unchanged in all that time. So they must be doing something right!

Weleda Skin Food 1
 
An incredibly rich and thick cream, Skin Food is a bit of a multi-purpose product. It's designed as a heavy duty moisturiser, to rescue particularly dry areas such as hands, feet and elbows. However, you can use it all over your body, as an overnight treat for your face or even to tame the ends of your hair. Like all Weleda products, it's certified 100% natural and is ethically and sustainably produced, right down to the fully recyclable packaging. A fashion week staple, its list of celebrity fans is impressive and includes Suki Waterhouse, Alexa Chung, Erin O'Connor and Helena Christensen.

As soon as you squeeze this product from the tube, you just know that any pesky dry patches are going to find their days are numbered pretty quickly. It's seriously rich, and takes a fair amount of working in. I also find it takes a long time for my skin to drink it up completely, so it's probably not one for those mornings when you're in a hurry! However, it's brilliant to slather on hands and feet (or anywhere you need a good moisture hit) before bed. I've been using it like this on my hands, and by morning they feel smooth and baby-soft.

Weleda Skin Food 2

Weleda Skin Food 3

Possibly my favourite thing about this product is the smell. It contains, among other ingredients, chamomile, rosemary and orange, and the fragrance is a delightful mixture of all three. It's not overpowering at all, but it does linger, which I love.

This is a fabulous product to keep in your stash for those times when you need a bit of extra help with dry skin. You can pick it up from health food stores, pharmacies or Holland and Barrett, or order online from Weleda.

Have you tried Skin Food?

Kate x

PR Sample. All opinions, as always, are my own.
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  1. This looks like such an amazing product! Especially for summer when my skin is dryer than the desert :)

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    1. This will sort it out for sure Marta! x

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  2. My hands get dry very quickly and I need really good hand creams to keep them in a good condition. I should probably get this cream. x

    Mummy’s Beauty Corner

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  3. I don't have very dry hands or feet, but the name sounds like a promise of it being perfect for anyone who has.

    Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

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    1. I think it would probably be too much for those who don't have dry skin - it really is quite rich. x

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  4. Looks awesome, I have to get it these days.

    XOXO

    Anela from Fashion Roulette

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  5. Ahhh wow this looks so awesome! I'm definitely going to have to try it!

    xx Olivia
    www.hellooliviablog.com

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    1. It really is lovely! Hope you enjoy it if you do give it a go. x

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  6. My hands tend to be dry because I drink little to none water!! Love the review!
    Dora www.BangsBang.com

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  7. My friend swears by this! I personally never tried it but it's pretty much the only thing that my friend uses for her hands.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. It's fab as a hand cream, I have to say! X

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  8. I've never heard of this brand, but it looks amazing. I love products that are multipurpose.

    www.thebeautydojo.com

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    1. I'm starting to love them more. For a long time I wasn't quite sure what to do with them, but I'm seeing the benefits more and more lately! X

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  9. Sounds like it would be a great staple product to own. I love multi-purpose products! xx

    Beautylymin

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    1. Yes, great to have on standby for times when you really need it! X

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  10. Love that they're sustainable produced, that's so good! Xx

    www.thefashionfolks.com

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    1. Yes, I think they're very proud of that reputation, and rightly so! X

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  11. I know Weleda but I had never heard of this before. It sounds like something I'd need for my feet in the summer and my hands in winter.
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  12. This sounds like an absolutely fab moisturiser! I've never heard about it before, but I know Weleda and it is a pretty good brand. :) <3 I do like the way you described the scent, I do like my moisturisers scented and this one seems absolutely amazing and so soothing! Thanks for sharing your fab review darling. x x

    Kay
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    1. The scent is beautiful! I'm the same, a good fragrance is a big draw for me. x

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  13. I also find this an awesome product. Great review!

    xo
    www.carinavardie.com

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  14. i tried this product, it works great.
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  15. Lovely review!

    www.susannahzabelle.com

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  16. This sounds very interesting, I'm always curious to see if cult beauty products truly deserve their status! The more I read about this one, the more I want to try it!

    http://fannyanddailybeauty.com

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    1. I think this one really does deserve it. After all, it's been in demand for all these years! x

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    1. Me too - the more I see of their products, the more impressed I am with the brand. x

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  18. Great review love!
    Much love, Pisa
    www.inlovewithmyclothes.com

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    1. Hope you like it if you do try it Terri. x

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  20. This sounds positively dreamy for my skin in the winter when I find I need a bit more hydration! Loving the sound of the scent too :) x

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    1. It's a great one for whenever your skin needs that extra moisture hit. Yes, the scent is divine! x

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  21. Kate, Thank you for sharing this find. First time I've heard of skin food and can't wait to try it!

    kelseybang.com

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  22. Sad I missed you at Pegasus live lovely, totally feel you with this one.. Weleda is one of my favourite brands and the hand creams are so dreamy aren't they!

    Elle
    www.theellenextdoor.com
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  23. Body lotion is a necessity I keep forgetting to use, which sucks because I have such dry skin! Haha! Thanks so much for the review, perhaps I'll check it out now <3

    xx Bash |   go say   H E Y   B A S H

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  24. I absolutely adore Weleda, such a beautiful brand and their hand food is a life saver!

    Hayley xo
    www.frockmeimfamous.com

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  25. I've never heard of this brand - but they sound good! The cream sounds like it smells amazing! X

    ♡ itsjessiejane ♡

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  26. I own skin food and love it for it's moisturizing qualities, but I don't really love the smell. It's such a great product, though!

    www.youarebeaut.blogspot.com

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