Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Moisturizer

I’ve always had good skin (thanks, genetics!) but once I hit 62 things started to change in a not-so-great way. I’ve tried several moisturizers and creams but only had moderate success. I saw reviews for this product and the price was reasonable, so decided to give it a try. I’m very, very pleased. The scent: there is one and it might seem strong to some right out of the tube, but after rubbing it in most of the scent dissipates. Look at the ingredients and you’ll see sunflower, chamomile, rosemary, and lavender. That’s what it smells like; kinda plant-y/herb-y. Kinda earthy. Maybe a smidge medicinal in a health food store kind of way. It’s not an artificial fragrance and no fragrance is added to the product. I’m sensitive to scents. Some open my nose like a faucet. This doesn’t. No reaction at all. Texture: very thick. Goes on white, similar to a diaper cream (almost) or heavy sunscreen. Feels a bit oily at first and takes some effort to get it thoroughly rubbed into the skin, but the heat of your hands gets it to absorb. You’ll feel it on the surface of your skin like a thin protective coating, but as the day goes by that lessens. I have extremely dry skin on my lower legs, and this cream has really helped. I occasionally get plaques from plaque psoriasis (an autoimmune skin disease) on my arms, and this product helps with that a lot. Here’s the real magic: it doesn’t burn! Even when you’ve scratched your skin to within an nth of its life, this doesn’t burn! It’s fabulous. Psoriasis comes from within the body so a cream isn’t going to make it go away, but this one helps to keep the skin from being so obnoxiously flaky, improves skin texture, and strangely seems to help reduce the itching. Since I started using this three weeks ago the skin on my elbows and knees is in the best condition it’s ever been and I’m 66. Not exaggerating. It’s also fantastic as a heel and cuticle cream. My heels used to be awful, and they aren’t anymore. Put this stuff on your hands before bed and put cotton gloves on; your cuticles will thank you. World of difference and I only do that 1-2x a week. It’s also great for taming my mind-of-their-own eyebrow hairs. Nails those puppies right down. I haven’t tried it as a nighttime face cream yet, but I’m going to. This cream is made in Germany and the standards in Europe for skincare are very different. I’m reactive to almost everything it seems and have a plethora of allergies thanks to an overactive autoimmune system, but have had no reaction to this cream (knocking on wood right now). The ingredients list isn’t something that looks like some evil genius’s chemistry project, and that’s reassuring. I’m planning to try the Light version of this for daytime use just to see if there’s any difference, and then use this richer one at night, but I promise I’m not ever going to be without it.

I have been using this as a face moisturizer at night, and it has completely transformed my skin. I live in SoCal, and the weather is in the middle of changing. Yesterday we had 5% humidity, temperature has been vacillating between the high 80s and low 50s. My skin is unbelievably dry, especially my face. As a total skincare junkie, I’ve been using two different types of moisturizer, straight Argan oil, Marine Hyaluronics by The Ordinary, and rosewater. Nothing worked. My undereyes were peeling. My foundation and concealer caught every single dry spot to the extent that I couldn’t wear makeup without looking like I had a peeling sunburn underneath. I was just about fed up when I Googled “best moisturizer for dry skin” and this came up. This is a new holy grail. The (Mild) Downsides: The smell is not phenomenal, a bit like paint, almost. It scared me at first, but I have very sensitive skin, and it hasn’t irritated it. I believe the smell is natural. I also get reactive breakouts to some products, but not this, so even though it’s thicker than acrylic paint, fear not. That brings me to my next point— this is THICK. Very, very thick, and depending on the temperature, difficult to spread. I usually just take the opportunity to massage my face, but once I get to the thin eye area I swap to a patting motion OR cut it with some Argan oil. It feels sticky but once it sinks in it really isn’t. It may be best to think of it as an overnight mask, or in very thin layers, a primer. This will make your skin incredibly happy and hydrated, but it will also make you shine like a freshly waxed floor if you lay it on thick during the day. A little does go a long way, but it’s tough to get that little to go the way. All downsides have been 200% worth it for me. My skin is no longer peeling at all. My light coverage foundation goes on the way you see in commercials. My concealer is working without issue. My skin feels plump and not-fatigued. I have even been able to return to using my retinol and glycolic acid in spite of the extremely dry weather, and my skin is STILL happy and moisturized. I could not recommend this enough if you’re at a loss with dry skin, and if you aren’t afraid of stickiness, lay it on thick and sleep in it.

So nice. Thick and creamy with a faint clean citrus-vanilla-grass scent. Great on backs of hands and shins, feet, cheekbones and around mouth (or wherever you’re dry) in winter. Absorbs quickly for how thick it is, leaves the faintest glow. I haven’t had good results layering over other lotions, it gets sticky as a top layer. Works best for me as a stand-alone, even with the other products in line (light moisture face lotion, body lotion, and body butter). Highly recommend for dry skin.

Great non-irritating moisturizer for my sensitive rosacea skin. No burning when using it!! My face feels better and is way less dry, itchy and uncomfortable. No idea how this thick stuff could be used as a makeup primer it’s so thick and takes a while to soak in. I only use it at night. I love how it smells it literally relaxes me.

I decided to try Weleda Skin Food because my daughter, who is 23, uses it religiously on her face. She is 23 with medium skin tone, and I am 55 with fair skin, so it doesn't necessarily seem like the same product would work for both of us. BUT, I do have pretty dry skin so I thought I'd give it a go. I apply it last, at night, after cleansing, using a nighttime moisturizer and a serum. This occlusive cream is rich, acting like a barrier. I was worried it would sticky -- it doesn't -- and that it would make me break out -- it hasn't. I don't quite look like my 23 year old daughter, BUT my skin looks (and more importantly feels) SO MUCH BETTER. Just plumper and more hydrated. It genuinely reduces the appearance of my forehead wrinkles, including my 11 lines between my eyes. I actually started using it in the winter, because I live in New England and ski a lot, my skin is subject to extreme temps. But I now use it year round and carry it with me on all my travels. It has become a staple in my routine. And let's not even talk about the price point -- so so reasonable! The only thing I don't LOVE about it is the way it smells, but it's not too strong and I can definitely live with it. I'm a huge fan.

I absolutely love this product. I find it to have a pleasant, mild smell and a nice consistency. It is thick but spreads really nicely and gives kind of a sheen to the skin. It absorbs quite well on the body and face. Compared to other plant based creams I’ve used, this one is much less greasy and leaves the skin nicely moisturized without any after effects. I have discovered a specific use for it that cancels the need out for another cosmetic product, namely brow gel. I find this leaves my eyebrows softened and keeps them in place, also gives a bit of shine that is even nicer than the eyebrow gel I’ve bought from sephora. I especially like that Weleda Skin food products are gentle enough to use as an eye cream when you need that extra hydration to fight winter dryness.

I like this cream. The scent of essential oils is pleasant to me. The cream is thick. So to spread it more easily on my face, I sprayed my Thayer’s witch-hazel spray/toner on my face a the cream spread nicely. I used it as a night cream and my skin looked softer and healthier in the morning. I’m very happy with this formula. Weleda brand products are good quality. I have their salt toothpaste which I like and also the baby cream as well. Both excellent quality. Weleda is a good brand for skincare.

I have seen RAVING reviews from all over, but MUA’s in particular that made me pull the trigger on this. I will say, it absolutely makes my VERY dry and dehydrated skin look flawless with makeup. Truly, a dream. However, and the reason for only three stars, as others have said, it does have a very strong fragrance and has caused my skin to seriously hate me. I didn’t want to believe it was this product because of how good my makeup was coming out, so I started rubbing a little on my hand and dabbing my makeup brush on there just to pick some up to blend my foundation in rather than a full lather. Nope. I definitely do have super sensitive skin, so if you don’t, you’ll likely be okay. I didn’t mind the thickness because as someone with very dry skin, any moisturizing product I use feels like diaper cream 😂 I don’t mind thick, but I am genuinely nervous for how long it’ll take to repair my skin after the damage this unfortunately caused. It’s been extremely red, blotchy, and generally just irritated. I naturally have clear skin with some occasional redness every now and again. But with this… my skin is angry 24/7 at this point, with or without using it. Seems it’s been aggravated enough from using this a few times a week for about a month, so I’m hoping my clear skin returns after some barrier repair 😅

Die Weleda Skin Food Creme nutze ich seit Jahren als Handpflegecreme. Besonders im Winter ist sie unverzichtbar und hinterlässt ein gutes Pflegegefühl. Auch für Kindergesichtspflege geeignet!

My wife has been asking for this months and loved it, her skin is looking better than ever.

I use this as a night cream, it smelled beautiful and is so nourishing without feeling greasy. I even started using it under my makeup when doing a full face makeup. Skin stays hydrated and glowy! Heard about it through Bella Hadid on IG so I had to try it. Will purchase again and again!

My face skin totally colapsed the passed winter and was super dry and just trubble. I've read about this product and the bennefits it provides. And my face is sooooo soft, looks amazing and I just love it so much. Will buy again ofc 🙏🥰💯

I have now purchased this moisturiser a number of times such is my appeal for this organic product by Weleda. It makes a great winter barrier moisturiser especially when your face is exposed to the harsh cold winds and driving rain and then the drying effects of central heating within the home. The consistency is rather thick which makes you wonder if it is suitable for the face but really it is. Just a few small dabs applied on the areas deemed necessary then massage in with a slow, gentle circular motion. Initially your face will look greasy but this disappears pretty quickly as it absorbs deep within. You now have a protective barrier making your skin look hydrated and really healthy. It actually gives you a youthful glow. I use this pretty much all year round alongside a sunscreen by Brickell as I am outdoors a lot, either at work or recreational and I am keen to keep my skin looking at its best despite being male. The smell is quite unique and obviously all natural. It smells rather botanical in a herbal kind of way which I actually like. Lastly, being organic is a great plus and reassuring that no unpleasant and unnecessary chemicals reside in the tube to eventually make their way into your body with unknown consequences!!! Really happy and will continue using this product forever more !!!