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Weleda products are one of the most well-known and highly sought after organic brands in the world. The company was formed in the 1920’s, founded by Ita Wegman (a Dutch medical doctor) and Rudolf Steiner (the renowned philosopher). Weleda believe that products and their ingredients should be in balance with nature, they only use raw materials straight from nature, many grown on their own farms. Weleda grow over 300 plant species in Derbyshire where they have a 15 acre organic herb farm, and are certified by Demeter - the international biodynamic accreditation body.
So you can rest assured that nothing they produce will contain chemical pesticides, fertilizers or GM ingredients. They use natural preservation, avoiding the use of parabens. Weleda products also do not contain SLS, Synthetic Fragrance or colours. Weleda products are NOT tested on animals, are Vegetarian and many are Vegan.
Water (Aqua), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Zinc Oxide, Beeswax (Cera Flava), Lanolin, Glyceryl Linoleate, Hectorite, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Fragrance (Parfum)*, Limonene*, Linalool*, Benzyl Benzoate*, Benzyl Salicylate*, Geraniol *. * from natural essential oils (i.e. naturally present in the essential oils).
For daily care apply after cleaning the skin with Calendula Oil or Calendula Lotion. Apply liberally, especially in the folds of the skin. This cream can still be applied to open/sore areas. To promote healing let the baby have an hour or so without a nappy. Protects from irritation and inflammation, adheres well to the skin. Also useful in geriatric care and nursing where tendencies to skin inflammations are observed in cases of corpulency, bed confinement or incontinence.