When you have dry skin every encounter with dish detergent or cold winter air is an attack on your hands — leaving them dry, chapped, sore, and sometimes cracked! I am constantly fighting a battle against dry skin. The combination of dry Colorado air with my Vata nature [the Ayurvedic dosha for dry, cold, & light] leaves my hands in a sad state of dehydration.

I have tried salves, lotions, oils, and creams; all with varying results. Although I love Pre de Provence shea butter, which I discovered in January, I grew to dislike the trails of greasy fingerprints around my house that it left behind. On the advice of a friend I decided to try — Skin Food by Weleda.

Skin Food is thicker than traditional lotion yet thinner and far-less-greasy than shea butter. It rubs in smoothly and absorbs more completely, leaving almost no oily residue on your fingers and all while delivering much needed moisture and healing. I discovered that Skin Food is an ultra-rich moisturizer that is great for daytime use [keeping my luxurious Pre de Provence for night].

Skin Food is made from natural ingredients, hydrating plant extracts, and has a delightfully light scent that doesn’t overwhelm.  This silky cream can be used for your hands, feet, elbows, and knees — pretty much any dry area that is in need of some TLC.

Skin Food comes in two affordable sizes: 1oz for $11 and 2.5oz for $18 and is available online as well as many national retailers and natural stores like the Whole Body section at your local Whole Foods. Try it today!

Image courtesy of Weleda.