One of the most annoying parts about frosted Toronto winters is dealing with chapped skin.  We’re actually enjoying a rather warm winter this year, but the air is still very dry.  Not only does the office air cause my skin to be unbearably dehydrated, I also deal with a lot of paper on a regular basis, which further strips my hands of any remaining moisture.  I already own a lot of pretty-smelling hand lotions and creams (I love Crabtree!!), but recently I’ve been bitten by the organic bug.  I am slowly switching my skincare to more natural products, just so both I and my wallet can be more green..  I’ve seen Weleda’s Skin Food on many beauty magazines and forums with A+ reviews, so I decided to pick up a tube to try out for myself.  I got mine at the Nutrition House for $18.99 but I think you can find this any health food stores.

What originally caught my attention was its name – Skin Food.  Yes, I thought.. My skin needs food too!  It comes in a cute green tube with 2.5oz of product.  Yayaya.. it’s a tube of hand cream, what’s the big deal! The kicker is, this product can be used on hands, elbows, cuticles, heels, face and even lips!  Oh, all-in-one products, how I love thee!

Apply a small amount at a time and rub.  The consistency is the same as your regular hand lotion, except it’s richer and needs a bit more time for the skin to “eat it up”.  It has a citrusy herbal scent, not at all offensive to my finicky nose.  Here, I apply a pea size to my wrinkly and dry hand.  Stupid camera picks up the lines too well…!

After some rubrubrub, the skin is left with a healthy sheen until the product is fully absorbed.  Frankly I love the natural glow.  Look ma!  Lines no more!  Once the product sinks in, it doesn’t leave the hands sticky the way some thick creams do.  They feel truly moisturized and soothed, not silicony and slippery.

I’ve used this for a week on my hands so far and results have been stellar.  I will try it on my face (I’m so brave!) and report back shortly.