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MoisturizingLanolin, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 5 moreWorks well
“An undisputed hero of the beautysphere, Weleda's Skin Food boasts a blend of replenishing, natural and organic ingredients to quickly repair and revitalise dry, rough or stressed, scaly skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol, Limonene + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLanolin~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCera alba~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaAlcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateGlycerin~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLimonene~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneViola tricolor extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
More about Viola tricolor extractParfum~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrolyzed beeswax~0.45–1.05%
Sorbitan olivate~0.35–0.85%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractArginine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineZinc sulfate~0.1–0.45%
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Coumarin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lanolin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cera alba, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Limonene, Viola tricolor extract, Parfum, Hydrolyzed beeswax, Sorbitan olivate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Arginine, Zinc sulfate, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Coumarin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| WeledaSkin Food OriginalYOUR PRODUCT | Lanolips101 Dry Skin Super Cream | PenatenProtection Cream | LaveraBasis Foot Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 57% |
| Price | $13.95 | $12.17−$1.78 | $4.19−$9.76 | $28.16+$14.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Oatmeal Extract | Glycine Soja Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Weleda - Skin Food Original" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Weleda - Skin Food Original ticks this box. Humectants in this product (arginine and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (lanolin, arginine, beeswax, cera alba and helianthus annuus seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Weleda" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 10.00$ up to 16.99$ in the United States, for 22.70CA$ in Canada, for 129.32A$ in Australia and from 8.25£ up to 10.00£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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