With holiday season fast approaching, many of us will be looking forward to spending long days basking in some sunshine.
However, hours spent outside in the summer heat can result in our skin becoming dry, dehydrated and even sunburnt. One way to soothe red and damaged skin is to invest in a decent body lotion that is deeply nourishing.
One that has been hailed as "an absolute dream" and "super hydrating" for holiday skin is the Weleda Skin Food Body Lotion. According to the celeb-approved brand, it sells one of its body lotion "every two minutes" - meaning you might want to nab this while you can.
Right now, you can bag this five-star rated lotion in the retailer's weekly £10 Tuesday Deals, where it has been reduced from its usual £14.95. That means, for today only, you can bag this holiday skin essential for £4.95 less.
Winner of the 2023 Marie Claire Prix d’Excellence Sustainability Award, this Weleda Body Lotion is said to leave skin soft, supple and healthy. Meanwhile, its easily-absorbed formula is said to "work a treat for dehydrated holiday skin", according to reviews.
It is also said to "smell amazing", thanks to its notes of orange, lavender, vanilla and resin. It's also said to be suitable for all skin types and can be smoothed onto dry areas of the skin to leave it incredibly hydrated.
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Boasting an incredible 98 percent recommendation rate on the cosmetics chain's website, the Weleda Skin Food Body Lotion has impressed beauty buffs who are taken it on holiday for its "non-sticky" texture that is "perfect for sun-parched skin."
One glowing review read: "I love Weleda’s Skin Food lotion it’s superbly hydrating post sun and end of Summer holiday skin , smells gorgeous too."
Another shopper added: "Perfect for sun-parched skin. I LOVE this body lotion, I’ve been spending far too much time out in the hot sun and I’ve been using this every day after my shower as an “after sun”. Sinks in beautifully and my skin feels supple and nourished. Will be taking it on holiday with me next month!"
Beauty deal of the week
As a beauty writer, I am always on the lookout for new products for my skincare routine that will deliver proven-results. It's also even better if I can find one loved by A-listers that is budget-friendly, which is why exactly I set out to try the Astral Intensive Face and Body Moisturiser.
Despite just £4 on Amazon and hailed as an "old school" moisturiser, this cream boasts thousands of fans who say it has left their skin "wrinkle free". In fact, even Dame Joanna Lumley is a fan, with the cream being a staple in her routine for 40 years.
Considering I am now 30 years old, my skincare routine is now focused on fighting the early signs of ageing, whilst also trying to save some pennies. So, if it is good enough for Dame Joanna, then I hoped it would be good enough for me.
Even after just one day of use, I found that the cream instantly left my skin feeling refreshed and replenished, both in the morning and the evening. In fact, it felt so velvety soft that it would make an ideal base for makeup if you use it during the day, but I felt confident enough to go makeup free, thanks to the bit of glow it gave my skin.
After trialling the Astral Intensive Moisturiser for seven days to get a feel for it, I have decided that it will be a new staple in my skincare routine. As well as look, my skin felt soft, hydrated and very supple. While I might not have deep wrinkles and fine lines (just yet) to judge its anti-ageing qualities, I can say that I agree with reviews that say it "does make a difference" to your overall skin health.
You can try out the Astral Intensive Face & Body Moisturiser for yourself by purchasing a 200ml tub for £4 on Amazon here.
A third beauty fan agreed: "I bought this lotion to take on holiday and it was an absolute dream! It nourished my dry, post-sun skin and left a gorgeous, natural sheen and I felt that it really helped soothe my skin and prepare it for another day of sunshine! I love the botanical smell, it's so unique and refreshing. This is always in my body care kit now!"
And another five-star review read: "I have recently come back from Greece! This product was amazing after a long day in the sun as it soaks into the skin nicely, with a lovely scent and left not feeling sticky! Also I haven't started peeled yet and its keeping my tan nice a glowing since I have come home!"
Not all shoppers were left impressed, as one shopper awarded it three-stars for its "sweet" scent and "thick" formula. They said: "Moisturiser- this is quite thick it does soak in really well, but for me I wasn’t crazy about the fragrance, which is very sweet."
Boots shoppers can purchase the Weleda Skin Food Body Lotion in the £10 Tuesday Deals exclusively online here.
Another "non-greasy" lotion that is said to be good for the summer is the Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion. Infused with a triple oat complex and shea butter, a 300ml bottle of this lotion has been reduced from £9.36 to just £1.10 on Amazon.
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Meanwhile, Vaseline's Intensive Care Essential Healing Body Lotion has been used by shoppers as an after-sun to "stop skin feeling tight". You can currently buy a 400ml bottle for just £4.99 from Superdrug.
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