Skin Food Original
Discover Weleda Skin Food Original, the iconic ultra-rich cream created to nourish and protect dry, rough skin. The thick, caring formula combines plant oils, lanolin and beeswax with extracts of rosemary, calendula, chamomile and viola tricolor. Use this multi-purpose moisturiser wherever skin needs intensive care, including dry patches on the hands, elbows, knees, feet or face. Its rich texture helps soften the skin and provides lasting moisture, making it particularly useful during colder weather or whenever skin feels tight and uncomfortable. Explore the products below to discover Skin Food Original in the format that best suits your routine.
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Skin Food Original sits at the heart of the wider Skin Food collection. Its rich texture is designed for targeted care when lighter body lotions or face creams do not feel nourishing enough.The formula combines sunflower seed oil and sweet almond oil with lanolin and beeswax. These ingredients create a protective, comforting texture that helps reduce moisture loss and leaves dry skin feeling softer and more supple. This deeply nourishing formula can work as both a targeted face cream and a rich body moisturiser. People looking for Weleda Skin Food for dry and rough skin can use it wherever extra moisture is needed, rather than applying it only to one area of the body. Its distinctive formula has also made it a long-standing part of many natural beauty routines. The ingredients list includes natural essential oils and fragrance components alongside sweet almond oil, sunflower seed oil and the Skin Food botanical extracts. Because the texture is thick and concentrated, begin with a small amount and add more only where needed. The botanical blend includes Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract and Viola Tricolor Extract. These plant extracts are used throughout the Skin Food range and give the cream its distinctive character. Apply Skin Food Original to dry areas such as the hands, elbows, knees, heels and feet, then massage it gently into the skin. Because the cream is particularly rich, a small amount is usually enough for targeted dry patches. It may also be used on the face when the skin needs more intensive moisture. Apply a light layer to dry areas or use it as a rich night-time treatment, following the directions provided with the product. Those who prefer a lighter daytime texture may wish to choose Skin Food Light or Skin Food Nourishing Day Cream instead. The cream can be especially useful during winter, after frequent hand washing or whenever exposed areas of skin feel dry and rough. Its multi-purpose format makes it suitable for keeping at home, at work or in a travel bag for targeted care when needed. Skin Food Original contains fragrance (parfum) and naturally occurring fragrance components from essential oils. It is not fragrance-free. The complete ingredients list may occasionally be updated, so always check the product packaging before use, particularly if you are sensitive to fragrance or individual ingredients.
FAQ’s What is Weleda Skin Food Original used for? Weleda Skin Food Original is an ultra-rich multi-purpose moisturiser for dry, rough skin. It can be applied to targeted areas including hands, elbows, knees, feet and dry patches on the face. Can Weleda Skin Food Original be used as a primer? The product is not officially described as a Weleda Skin Food primer. Its rich texture can leave skin feeling moisturised, but suitability beneath make-up will depend on your skin and the other products in your routine. Apply only a small amount and allow it to absorb fully. Can Weleda Skin Food be used as a night cream? Skin Food Original may be applied as a rich night-time treatment for facial skin. However, the dedicated Weleda Skin Food night cream is Skin Food Nourishing Night Cream, which is specifically designed for overnight facial care. Does Weleda Skin Food contain SPF? No SPF claim is included in the supplied product information, so a separate sun protection product is needed when SPF is required. Is Weleda Skin Food fragrance-free? Weleda Skin Food is not fragrance-free. The formula contains fragrance, natural essential oils and fragrance components including limonene, linalool, geraniol and citral. Can Weleda Skin Food be used for eczema or rosacea? The supplied product information does not claim that Skin Food Original treats eczema, rosacea or any other skin condition. Anyone with a diagnosed condition or particularly reactive skin should review the full ingredients list and seek appropriate professional advice before use.