Weleda Skin Food Body Butter

Weleda Skin Food Body Butter is a rich body moisturizer for dry skin, aimed at people who want something heavier than a light lotion. By our assessment, the appeal of the Skin Food line is its thick, nourishing feel, and this body butter fits that idea well. The downside is also the point: a buttery cream like this can feel dense and leave more residue than a thinner product, so it is not for anyone who wants a quick, barely-there finish. In practice it is the sort of product that asks for a little more rubbing in and a little more patience, especially on rough patches. It sits comfortably in the dense-cream end of body care rather than the airy lotion end. That makes it a good match for dry hands, elbows and legs in ordinary winter-style dryness, and less so for people who dislike rich textures. The brand name carries the usual natural-care reputation, and this product follows that route without pretending to be light.