Skin Food Intensive Nourishing Body Balm (Dry to Very Dry Skin) – 150 ml

Description

AQUA, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER (Vegetable cocoa butter (comedogenic)), GLYCERIN, glyceryl stearate citrate, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), PALMITIC ACID (Fatty acid), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (Rosemary), Chamomilla recutita flower extract (Wild chamomile (German)), Calendula officinalis flower extract (Calendula «Marigold»), VIOLA TRICOLOR EXTRACT (Wild thought), ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), BETAINE (Sugar), CARRAGEENAN (Seaweed extracts), XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID (AHA exfoliating acid), GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, PERFUM (Perfume), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), BENZYL BENZOATE (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Weleda's Skin Food Intensive Nourishing Body Balm is primarily intended for dry to very dry skin prone to dehydration, roughness, and discomfort. My analysis of the formulation reveals the brand's clear desire to provide intense nourishment and repair the skin barrier. This product aims to restore the hydrolipidic film, soothe feelings of tightness, and offer lasting protection against external aggressions.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients stand out in this formula. First, shea butter, known for its high content of essential fatty acids, deeply nourishes and promotes skin regeneration. Next, glycerin, a powerful humectant, attracts and retains water in the epidermis, optimizing hydration. Finally, calendula and chamomile extracts provide soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, ideal for calming irritation and strengthening skin tolerance. The synergy of these active ingredients gives the product remarkable effectiveness on dryness and skin sensitivity.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this balm once or twice a day, morning and/or evening, to clean, dry skin, paying particular attention to the driest areas (elbows, legs, hands). It can be used in combination with traditional moisturizers, but I do not recommend using it at the same time as powerful exfoliating agents (high concentrations of AHA/BHA) to avoid irritation. Its rich texture makes it particularly suitable for winter or after exposure to the cold.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This Weleda balm stands out for its natural composition, its richness in nourishing and soothing agents, and its effectiveness on very dry skin. However, its natural fragrance may not be suitable for ultra-sensitive skin or skin that is reactive to allergens. In conclusion, this is a high-quality product, ideal for restoring comfort and suppleness to the skin while respecting its physiology.