My past skincare reviews have mainly revolved around product for normal skin, but here’s a first for sensitive skin.
I have a huge interest in products for sensitive skin because coming from a family history of atopic eczema, not all products are compatible with my skin or my little sister’s (who suffers from eczema more than I do). She finds it even more difficult to find suitable skincare products.
So when I was given this product to review, I decided to give some to my sister to have a try as well.
The Weleda Soothing Facial Oil is a perfect moisturizing product for problematic skin especially those who suffer from dermatitis, eczema and dry skin. Although the thought of applying an oil may not sound as appetizing as a lotion or cream, let me assure you this oil absorbs into the skin so quickly and doesn’t leave that greasy residual feeling.
Ingredients:
- Sweet Almond Oil,
- Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
- Prunus Spinosa Flower Extract.
Sweet Almond oil is perfect for sensitive skin as it’s fragrance free, mild and gentle on skin. It is rich in vitamin E which is known to have great healing and moisturizing properties. It is also rich in fatty acids to nourish and moisturise the skin.
Second to its moisturizing properties, as an oil it makes a pretty good solvent for make up. To use as a makeup remover, just moisten a cotton pad with the oil and remove make up.
Price Factor & Where To Buy:
5/5 value for money.
RRP: $26.50
I think 50 ml soothing oil is excellent value for money compared to most of the other products I use. You don’t need much of it on a daily basis. It’s not going to break the bank at that price and being a natural product it’s most likely to be compatible with all skin including sensitive skin so I think it’s a win win situation here.
You can find the Weleda Skin care range at leading pharmacies and health food stores nation wide. Check on the Weleda website to make sure your local store stocks it.
Our thoughts:
We both found it is really easy to use. The bottle is user friendly having a controlled pour top which is pretty essential when dealing with oils.
When applying it, the oil soaks into the skin relatively quickly. We both tried using it day and night and had no complaints with oily skin in the day. It works well under make up.
My sister did notice a slight tingly sensation after application. I confirmed with her that it wasn’t a reaction to the oil, it was just a mild sensation that she noticed and I didn’t.
After using it for a few days, we noticed visibly smoother skin. My sister was pretty stoked to find something that is compatible with her skin and doesn’t exacerbate her eczema and soothes dry skin.
In a nut shell:
The Weleda Almond Soothing Facial Oil is a great alternative for a facial cream or lotion especially for sensitive or problematic skin. I would recommend this especially for eczema ,dermatitis or dry skin sufferers who have difficulties picking out suitable skincare products. Being a very natural product it is super mild on skin and as an oil it provides long lasting hydration and soothes and smoothes the skin over a couple of applications.
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