Pioneering green beauty brand Weleda introduced a totally natural, replenishing cream in 1926 that is still going strong
Skin Food is an enriching balm to soothe and comfort skin that’s battered by daily stresses - from poor diet to pollution. It’s our best defence against wind and weather, and great for dry or rough hands that need a treat, or thirsty skin anywhere on the body, especially dry patches such as elbows. Miraculously it can also perk up a pasty complexion suffering from lack of sleep, and has become a travel essential for many jet setters.
For decades Skin Food has been an industry beauty secret, but recently it has become a firm favourite with many high-profile celebrities and now the secret’s out! The enthusiastic fan club includes singers Joss Stone and Rihanna, and actresses Brooke Shields, Kerry Washington, Winona Ryder and Lili Taylor, and fashion designers Tori Burch, Michelle Smith (Milly) and Bella Freud. Top models Erin O’Connor, Helena Christensen, Chandra North, Angela Lindvall, Claudia Barila and Karen Ferrari all rely on Skin Food to replenish dry skin.
Over the past twelve months or so, sales of Skin Food have grown ten-fold in the UK and this product regularly sells out - unbelievably there is often a waiting list as it barely touches the shelves. More incredible still, Skin Food costs just £6.95 (rrp 75ml).
The ingredients are 100% natural (BDIH certified) and include extracts of organic chamomile, calendula and wild pansy to soothe rough skin, and revitalising rosemary to revitalize dull complexions. This deep-penetrating cream contains natural plant oils and waxes known for their richness and gentleness.
The refreshing fragrance is from pure essential oils including sweet orange and lavandulae, so artificial preservatives or parabens are not needed. It’s just what your skin has been waiting for.
Skin Food was voted a Best Eco Beauty Buy in the 2009 Essentials Best Beauty Buys awards (announced June 2009).
BEAUTY TIP: A little goes a long way. If you’re using this rich cream on your face, it’s better to dab on a small amount then pat it in with the soft pads of your finger tips, so you don’t drag the skin. Gentle patting also stimulates facial circulation, for a naturally radiant glow.
“I love Skin Food, it genuinely is a miracle cream and since using it I’ve noticed a definite difference in my skin. You only need to dab on a tiny bit so it lasts for ages (yet is one of the cheapest natural products I’ve found) and I love the fact that it’s 100% natural, no scary chemicals, and fragranced from essential oils” Janey Lee Grace, author of Imperfectly Natural Woman
Skin Food comes in a recyclable aluminium tube – green in more ways than one! Available from most branches of Waitrose, independent health stores and pharmacies. Also available mail order from Weleda on 0115 944 8222 or shop online at www.weleda.co.uk Top quality organic beauty needn’t cost the earth.
This page is sponsored by Weleda. We will be keeping up to date with all their news and product launches throughout the year.
