By blog contributor Tara…
I wondered what part of the ocean a sea-buckthorn was from as I popped open the bottle of my new Weleda Sea-Buckthorn Body Wash. To me, it smelled a lot like citrus and grapefruit, but perhaps a sea-buckthorn was some type of an under-water citrus berry? Completely puzzled, I did what any well-educated person would do – I asked Google. Ironically I came across Weleda in my search and landed on their “our ingredients” page. Turns out sea-buckthorn isn’t from the sea at all. It is actually shrub native to Europe and Asia with red-edible berries. In fact the pulp oil from the berries is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids and Vitamin E. In plain language it’s great at protecting the skin from UV radiation and free-radical damage. The citrus scent was the addition of essential oils (not synthetic perfumes) that made it smell so vibrant and invigorating.
To my surprise there was a second package along with the body wash. Weleda’s Arnica Massage Oil with warming sensation. I stared down at the package for a few moments, my mind going blank thinking “Great. Just great. How does a single person do a product review of massage oil?” Attempting to rub the oil on myself for a relaxation massage would be the equivalent of trying to tickle my own armpits – useless.
I wanted the full-out experience of a massage to test out this product so I dialed up my amazingly talented and long-time massage therapist Amanda Salkeld and volun-told her that she’d be trying out this oil on my upcoming appointment.
In the end, we were both impressed with the oil. Amanda noted that it was very easy to work with, had a great ‘glide’ (massage therapy speak), and how just a little of the product went a long way. I loved the gentle and relaxing fragrance of lavender with the ever so slight warming sensation on my skin. Most notably I didn’t feel like a giant grease-ball afterwards either. The sunflower and olive oils easily absorb into the skin, leaving it oh-so-soft!
In a world of artificial colors, flavors, scents and textures, finding something that is authentic and natural is a definite treat and the reason I have fallen in love with the products from Weleda. Named after the Celtic goddess of wisdom and healing, Weleda prides itself on the use of natural ingredients that work with the body’s own healing tendencies. I was thoroughly impressed with the company as I browsed through their very informative and easy to navigate website and received a real education on everything they are about and stand-for – from their philosophy, use of natural ingredients, to their sustainable farming practices, and fair-trade partnerships.
I couldn’t say it better myself, than from the words right from Weleda’s website “Creating a sustainable planet and beauty for all – makes you feel all good inside doesn’t it?” It certainly does Weleda, it certainly does.
One of our readers is going to win (1) Weleda Sea-Buckthorn Creamy Body Wash ($15.00) and (1) Weleda Arnica Massage Oil ($25.50)! To enter to win, simply use the Rafflecopter form below!
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The massage oil sounds amazing.
I just tried Weleda wild rose face cream. It was perfect for our dry winters! Would assume the rest of the line would be as fabulous at that!
Very interested in the massage oil! 🙂
Sounds like it does great things for your skin and smells good too!
This seems like a product i could def use!
Sounds like a great company and great products. Would love to try them myself.
Never tried an oil product on my skin! I am in need to find something to keep me soft
I wwould like to win because I love trying natural products and what a great excuse to make the hubby give me a massage!
I like that it has no ‘crap’ in it
I have never heard of Weleda products, so would love to try and recommend a new brand!
The massage oil sounds great – I could really use that these days!!
I have tried the massage oil and it’s everything you said!!
Very interested in the massage oil!
I love that it’ll last a long time!
I just love a citrus smell. I’ll bet these smell good enough to eat!
I love that this is natural, and it’s actually not the first time I’ve heard of it. A while back, one of my friends had sent me samples of their lotion (I think it was baby lotion). My skin loved it, and I keep thinking that I need to get some for myself. I just get so absent-minded when I actually get to the store.
The massage oil sounds wonderful. I’m very prone to leg cramps, and often massage my legs to help loosen muscles and aid blood flow. I would love to get my hands on some!
I already love Weleda. I think they make some of the best products around and I love how natural they are. The massage oil sounds amazing.
I keep hearing how great weleda is. Would love to try it out!
I have heard wonderful things about these products and I love to try new products.
I would like to try this as it has been documented how amazing Sea Buckthorn is for your skin and the massage oil sounds delicious as I love the smell of lavender as it is so relaxing
I’d like to try out the massage oil.
I love new products and these sound wonderful!
Thanks for teaching me what sea buckthorn is. I’ll have to keep an eye out for it on our vacation to Asia!
OOOOooo … you have me wanting to try this now. I love body washes that are authentic and unique. I am actually going to check them out next time I am at the mall.
I want soft skin! These products may just do that for me!
I would very much like to win because weleda products are fantastic and getting few for free would be cool
I loved the gentle and relaxing fragrance of lavender with the ever so slight warming sensation on my skin: this is why I’d love
to win this for my knotted up shoulders and neck. Yes, I would also ask my massage therapist to use this and she probably
would love it also.
I would love to win as the lavender scented oil would be great to help me sleep.
I would love to win as I haven’t tried Weleda products yet, but they sound wonderful! I also love the smell of Lavender.
I am a huge Weleda fan…natural ingredients that don’t make my skin irritated.
I love Weleda and I love massages poor poor hubby will be doing them a lot more if I win.
I like using products which are authentic and natural
I love Weleda products! I’d like to win because I have not tried these ones and they sound great!
Thanks.
I have very tight shoulders and I’d love to try the massage oil to relax the muscles.
As a kid, as soon as we would bump into something, my grandma or my mom would put some arnica cream to prevent bruising. Of course, as a kid, as soon as you receive treatment, you already feel much better!
Love arnica products to this day.
The massaging oil sounds really good. Would love to try that out, especially since she said it didn’t leave her feeling very greasy.
I want to win because Weleda Arnica Massage Oil plus hubby minus kids at grandparents equals a great romantic time!
I have never heard of this brand and sure would like to try it.what a ncie way to pamper yourself.
I love to be pampered. It’s a good excuse for hubby to give me a massage. 😉
I love that it is a very safe product!
Because I’m suffering from miserable aches and pains this pregnancy around, I think that getting some massage oil and presenting my husband with an opportunity to help would be a good plan… 😉
We use arnica oil for everything haha! It’s amazing for sore muscles.
I love that the body wash is made of essential oils and has a citrus scent which I love.
I like to win because I like trying new products that are natural
I’ve never tired Weleda but I’m interested now. Love that it’s natural and I totally love a citrus scent so I’d love to try out the body wash.
i’d like to win because the product looks incredible!
I would love to win and try these products because I have very sensitive skin and I’m hoping a new natural product will help with the dryness.
The massage oil sounds great. The warming, lavender scent and arnica sound like a winning combination!
I love lavender and I have heard great things about Weleda products!
ive heard good things about these products and would love to try them! 🙂
I would be happy to try new product
I like the natural ingredients
I’d like to try it for my dry sensitive skin.
these products sound divine
i have just started using this brand but i have not tried these products yet! i would love to though!
I’ve never tried this but it sounds fantastic
I love all natural products!
Sounds lovely. I’d like to win because it sounds very soothing. I also love citrus scents.
I would love to win because I give my husband back massages a couple times a week and we haven’t found an oil we really like. Most are too sticky or too slippy. Some you have to keep re-applying and re-applying for the whole massage. I am pleased to here that a real massage therapist likes this one!
I would LOVE to have some of their products – normally out of my budget.
because I love trying new products!
I love bodywash, and Tara indicated the scent of citrus and grapefruit. Would love to try it.
I love trying new products
i have been more cautious about the skincare i use. weleda is a brand that i think i would appreciate and love!
I would like to win because I love the smell of lavender.
love trying new products…thanks for the chance
I entered your giveaway.
It would be great to win the Weleda Sea-Buckthorn Creamy Body Wash
and Weleda Arnica Massage Oil because i would like to try these products.
Thank you for having this giveaway!!!!!!!
Would love to win this! I’m such a big Weleda fan!
I would love to win because I think this product would work well on my skin type.
I really like citrus scents.
I love natural products 🙂 I used Weleda candela cream for my daughters eczema and it worked awesome!!
I have sensitive skin, so this would be perfect for me
I would like to win because we give each other massages once in a while.
I love Weleda products and I’d love to win this!
I have a huge bruise on my shin that could use some arnica loving.
I love the natural ingredients. I moisturize from neck to toe with body moisturizer after my morning shower. However, I would love to try the massage oil after a long hot bath at night…so nice to go to bed smelling so good.
They look like amazing products made with great ingredients.
Love natural
I love Weleda because it is all natural and works!
I’ve never heard of this product till now and would love to try it.
Never tried a Weleda product before, but i love it’s natural!
I love to try new product. I have not tried any Weleda products expect for a shampoo sample over a year ago.
They look like great products!
I hate fake smells (excluding my Dr. Pepper lip balm but we go waaaaay back). I rather no scent than a manufactured one.
I’d love to use that massage oil