Winter Skin Care Favourites - Weleda Skin Food

If you suffer from dry or chapped skin anywhere on your face or body, you'll be pleased to know How on Earth is now stocking Weleda Skin Food.

Featured at London Fashion Week in September, Skin Food was in the exclusive goody bags for the models, designers and attendees. Its huge celebrity following includes Rihanna, Janey-Lee-Grace and Sophie Ward.

Shona asked me to test it out and I have been mightily impressed, as have my mum and ten year old daughter! I especially loved using on my hands and elbows.

Skin Food is developed to be a deep penetrating skin repair cream, either smoothed onto your body until absorbed, or gently patted onto your face. This amazing cream forms a fine protective barrier against the ravages of winter. As soon as you open the tube, the wafts of chamomile, calendula and wild pansy start to soothe. Key ingredients included lanolin, which is cleverly chemically similar to our natural skin oil, sebum and rosemary, which revitalizes dull complexions.

Amazingly Weleda Skin Food was first introduced in 1926 (!!). It's having a huge comeback, with endorsements from models, singers and actresses. Thank goodness the secret is out now and my hands may survive the winter.

£5.95 for 75ml at How on Earth, it is suitable for vegetarians and comes in a 75ml recyclable aluminium tube - green in more ways than one!

Posted by Kate L.

Winter Skin Care Favourites - Barefoot Botanicals SOS Range

Barefoot Botanicals SOS organic skin care products are rich in natural ingredients that moisturise, soothe and calm dry, irritated, and cracked skin.

Originally designed for people suffering from eczema and psoriasis (so are perfect for those with sensitive skin), these are 100% natural, gentle products that work wonders on anyone with damaged or dry skin.

Review: Barefoot Botanicals SOS Rescue Me Face & Body Cream

A How on Earth bestseller, this face and body cream is a one-stop wonder for rescuing sore or chapped winter skin. It comes in two sizes, the 50ml is perfect for fitting in your handbag so you never need be without it.

marieclaire.co.uk says: "A fantastically rich, hydrating cream that is the perfect soothing antidote for very dry skin. Delivers a huge dose of essential fatty acids to hydrate stressed out skin and also contains calming herbs including evening primrose oil, burdock and chamomile to relieve irritation. Fab for dried out winter skin but also a summer essential for easing insect bites and sun scorched skin." £9.95 for 50ml.


Review: Barefoot Botanicals SOS Lifesaver Moisturising Bath Oil

Forget about bubbles for your bath, pour in some of this super-hydrating bath oil for a truly indulgent soak. Containing a mix of botanical oils including jojoba, sunflower, starflower and evening primrose, this moisturising bath oil will soften and protect the skin.

And take time to experience the full aromatherapeutic effects of the neroli, chamomile, lavender and Himalayan cedarwood which are known to relax body and mind.

Gentle enough for babies, children as well as adults with sensitive skin. £19.95 for 200ml.

Winter Skin Care Favourites - Weleda Wild Rose Intensive Facial Oil

The winter season can be really stressful on your skin - from the harsh cold temperatures and wind outside to drying central heating warmth indoors, there's no wonder it needs special attention. So we're putting together some of our top picks for the winter months.

First, one of my absolute favourites. I wasn't too inclined to try it at first as I usually find oils too greasy to use on my skin but after a couple of uses, I was hooked! Unlike many oils, the Weleda Wild Rose Intensive Facial Oil is rapidly absorbed into the skin, leaving a soft finish, and a gorgeous, relaxing scent. My skin feels really nourished and hydrated afterwards.

How to use it: Best used in the evening after thorough cleansing and toning - break open one of the capsules and dab the contents over your face and neck, massaging it in softly. Apply gently around the eyes. If there's any excess oil after a few minutes, remove with a cosmetic tissue. There's no need to use any additional products such as a night cream.

What Weleda says about it: "Wild Rose Intensive Facial Oil supports the natural renewal processes of the skin; it increases the skin’s natural resilience and elasticity, reduces the feeling of dryness or tired appearance and the signs of premature ageing are reduced. The skin feels smooth and supple."

I would really recommend using it daily for a couple of weeks if your skin feels out-of-condition and then maybe a couple of times a week throughout the winter. Ideal for use after a face masque when it will provide amazing nourishment for deeply cleansed skin.

Extra tip: Wrapping the face in a warm, damp cloth for a few minutes can increase the effectiveness of the treatment.

£12.95 for 30 capsules.

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