As a beauty expert who’s been testing products, reviewing them and interviewing other experts for years, I have a strong read on the skin care that’s worth it — and the stuff that just isn’t.
Weleda’s Skin Food has been a holy grail item in my routine for as long as I can remember. It’s the fastest way to heal a damaged moisture barrier and repair the skin, leaving it soft and supple. In recent years, Weleda has come out with various different formulations, including a lightweight option, a lip balm, body butter, body lotion and more. But the original ultra-rich formula as good as it gets.
I use it consistently on my elbows, toes and feet — anywhere that has a tendency to get cracked and flaky — but I’ve also definitely slathered it on my face during times of intense need.
Still, you don’t have to take my word for it. The top-tier users have spoken: Gardeners and nurses — people who rough their hands up way more than the average folks — sing this cream’s praises.
They say it works well and fast. “My hands are sometimes so dry after a day of housework or gardening,” one gardener and dog parent shared. “and if I take 5 minutes to really work some Waleda skin food into my hands at bedtime, they are baby soft the next morning. I will never be without this product.”
