Skin Food Cream
Lower PFAS concern; cosmetic cream with plant-based composition.
Weleda Skin Food is a natural cream with botanical oils and waxes, no reported PFAS treatment or chemical coatings. No third-party PFAS testing found in public data.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
plant oils, waxes, botanical extracts
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Skin Food Cream is made of, ingredients and materials
Weleda Skin Food Cream is formulated primarily from plant oils (including sunflower, sesame, and calendula oils) and natural waxes such as beeswax, with botanical extracts as active ingredients. This composition avoids synthetic polymers, silicones, and petrochemical thickeners common in mass-market creams, reducing the typical routes for problematic additives. Plant-based formulations carry lower inherent risk for certain industrial contaminants, though source purity and processing conditions still matter. The cream contains no reported synthetic fragrance isolates, relying instead on essential oils and plant-derived scent compounds.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and essential oil irritation
The product contains essential oils (from plant ingredients like calendula and chamomile) that can provoke contact dermatitis or sensitization in individuals with fragrance sensitivities or compromised skin barriers. The risk is lower than synthetic fragrance blends but not absent; patch testing is advised for reactive skin.
Plant oil rancidity and bacterial growth in pot packaging
Open-jar packaging allows oxidation of plant oils over time and potential contamination from repeated finger contact; improper storage or extended use beyond 18-24 months increases risk of degraded product quality or microbial growth if hygiene is not maintained.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Weleda formulates without synthetic preservative systems known to release formaldehyde or contain 1,4-dioxane; plant-oil base and natural preservative approach (such as vitamin E or rosemary extract if used) are not associated with these contaminants.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Skin Food Cream contains no synthetic colorants or mineral pigments documented in ingredient lists; botanical extracts provide natural hue without cadmium, lead, or chromium compounds.
Source, FDA ↗Talc contamination
This cream is an oil-based formulation with no talc listed or typical in its class; talc is a filler used in powder cosmetics and some compact creams, not in natural plant-oil creams of this type.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Weleda is a certified natural and organic cosmetics company with long-standing transparency on ingredient sourcing and third-party certifications (NATRUE, Demeter biodynamic for many products). The brand publishes full ingredient lists and actively discloses certifications and sourcing practices on product pages and packaging. No major safety recalls or contamination incidents affecting this product line are on record in regulatory databases. Weleda maintains formal stance on avoiding synthetic preservatives like parabens and formaldehyde releasers, though the brand does not make explicit public claims about PFAS avoidance (likely because plant-oil creams do not require fluorinated surfactants or water-repellent coatings in manufacture).
How it compares in its category
Skin Food Cream sits in the premium natural cosmetics segment, where plant-oil bases are standard and avoidance of synthetic preservatives and heavy-metal colorants is expected. Compared to conventional drugstore creams (which often contain parabens, synthetic fragrance, and talc as filler), this product eliminates several classes of documented cosmetic concerns. Its formulation is more similar to other high-end naturals (Burt's Bees, Herbivore Botanicals) than to mass-market options, with corresponding price and regulatory scrutiny. The plant-oil base and beeswax viscosity mean no need for synthetic emulsifiers or thickeners that could harbor residual contaminants.
If you buy it
Store Skin Food Cream at room temperature, away from direct heat or sunlight, to preserve the integrity of plant oils and prevent rancidity (plant oils can oxidize and lose efficacy over 12-24 months if exposed to heat or air). Use clean fingers or a spatula to dispense to avoid introducing bacteria into the pot; do not use directly from the jar if skin is visibly contaminated. Discontinue use if the scent becomes off or musty, which signals oxidative degradation of oils. For sensitive skin, patch-test on a small area first, as botanical extracts and essential oils can trigger contact dermatitis in a small subset of users, though Weleda's formulations are generally mild.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Weleda has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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