There is one cream, however, that has remained steadfast in the nearly 25 years that I’ve been using it: Weleda Skin Food. It’s by far the thickest, most luxurious and versatile cream around, full of healing ingredients that are efficient, effective and actually work to deeply nourish and protect skin long-term. No other cream (regardless of price point) even comes close. Best of all? You can get a tube for under $20.
This cream 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. Weleda Skin Food might not be an everyday head-to-toe cream for everyone, but it’s a must for seriously dehydrated skin. That said, plenty of reviewers note that they do use it both daily and all over, so it really depends on your skin’s type and needs. It takes ever so slightly longer to rub into the skin than a more traditional lightweight body or facial lotion, but that’s how you know it’s the real deal.
One thing’s for certain, the combination of rosemary, chamomile, and pansy plant extracts paired with the ultra-nourishing base of beeswax, glycerin, sunflower, and sweet almond oil leave skin dewy, radiant, supple, and plump almost immediately. Just last month, I got a questionable gel manicure that left my fingers dry and peeling for days. I finally started dabbing Skin Food on it, and within 24 hours, they were all but healed. The speed at which this emollient cream restores the skin’s barrier is unparalleled.
If your skin can tolerate it, you can use it as a primer or highlighter under makeup, and I’ve even been known to use it as an under-eye cream.
Weleda Skin Food has long been my secret weapon for maintaining soft skin year-round, and it’s time for you to get in on the game. Given the high quality of the formula and its efficaciousness, it’s a wonder it isn’t more expensive. Take a look at a few glowing reviews on Amazon and then pick up this cult fave for yourself.
