Oil Thrill
When most people think about oil in the winter time, they’re probably imagining themselves under a hot, decidedly Southern sun, lathering up before chilling pool (or ocean)-side. But since the bulk of us are stuck up here in the Northern hemisphere, it’s time to think of other ways to bring a little oil into your life, specifically to protect your wind-whipped skin this bittersweet season.
Enter Weleda, a Swiss-derived company with over ninety years of experience in growing Biodynamic gardens – as in, a step beyond the goodness of Organic farming – to create truly all-natural products that are good for the planet, good for your body, and really, good for the soul.
There’s been some resistance to oils in the past for a multitude of reasons. Some people believe they’re too greasy. Others are worried about clogging up pores. But here’s the plain and simple truth. Oils may actually be a better way to protect your skin. For one, they don’t have any water in them, meaning one less barrier to absorption into your skin. For another, they’re actually pretty environmentally friendly (for the planet and to keep nasty toxins off your body) given Weleda’s oils are made with 100% natural ingredients like jojoba or lemon peel oil. Because these products are naturally based, they actually simulate the qualities of your skin, recreating your own lipid barrier and restoring (instead of simply shielding) your epidermis.
Weleda has got a serious stake in the oil market, with over half a dozen different fragrances each boasting its own benefit to your skin. Looking for a daily moisturizer? Try the garden-fresh Wild Rose or hydra-intensive Sea Buckthorn. Want to give mom a special treat to tighten up her skin? Check out the new Pomegranate-based regenerating oil, or the Birch cellulite oil. Or go for something that does double-duty – give your sweetheart a Valentine’s gift with residual benefits: a therapeutic, muscle-soothing home massage using warming Arnica massage oil, or an evening rubdown with relaxing Lavender oil.
Another benefit to oil: it’s great for sensitive skin because it’s free from chemicals and complex lotions and creams that can irritate or dry you out. In fact,there’s an entire line of Weleda products that uses Almond Oil as a key ingredient (including intensive care Almond Soothing Oil) that’s ideal to keep nasty, flaky skin at bay over the next few months. As mentioned above, let me allay your fears on this stuff – it will blend and absorb rapidly into your skin, and actually give you a healthy glow under makeup. No greasiness. No skin clogs. No over-the-top fragrances. Just pure, natural goodness. Consider getting the whole set of almond products for your best gal pal, girlfriend, or sister.
Finally, a bonus gift idea: if there’s a little one in your midst, consider giving mom a package of Weleda’s Calendula baby products. Infused with gentle Marigold (aka Calendula) that’s harvested by hand and lightly warms the body, it’s an ideal product to use on a child’s extremely delicate skin to start proper skincare at a young age. Plus nothing quite gets a little one to sleep than a nice mini-massage before bedtime.
Obviously I’m giving three cheers to Weleda because they’re seriously socially conscious. They harvest their natural ingredients through prudent farming methods, work with fair trade partners, and actually take a few moments to think about just what it is we’re slathering on our bodies. Their packaging is recyclable (or reusable – the glass apothecary bottles can be rinsed out and topped up with your other fave bath products), they’ve got all natural certifications up the yin yang, and quite frankly, they’re innovators. If you’re with me, you can buy any of the Weleda products directly through their website, Whole Foods, natural independent health food stores, Planet Organic (which I’m obsessed with), Nature’s Fare, Noah’s Natural Foods, and Rexall Pharma Plus.
Now if your skin has tightened up in the last few minutes and you’re itching for a winter cure, I’ve got a wonderful prize package for one lucky winner to have a taste of the better-than-good-life for the next few months, including the Body Oils Essential Kit, and two full-sized oils in Wild Rose and Citrus, for a total value of $74.99! To enter:
1) Visit the Weleda website and tell me which oil sounds the most appealing in the comments below until January 31st.
2) Entries are limited to one per person per email address (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around February 1st to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible to participate in this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry Time: Follow Weleda North America on Twitter or like them on Facebook. Tell me which ones you did in the comments below, and include your Twitter handle / name on Facebook! I check to make you’re too legit to quit, so no cheating please.
Love to win? Be sure to check out what’s happening for contests on the Canadian Gift Guide by visiting the Winner’s Circle!
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I like the Pomegranate, firming and renewing seem to be what I need
Follow Weleda on twitter
What’s your handle please?
I think the Weleda Calendula Baby oil sounds fantastic! I love the gentleness and scent of baby products.
I love the sound of the Wild Rose Body Oil. i miss summer.
Definitely Wild Rose!
I followed on Facebook as Andrea Bilec.
Followed on Twitter as @saskmom.
I have been following Weleda for a while and I am one of their fans. My son was a Calendula baby… loved it on him and I am actually using their Pomegranate cream now. love the Wild Rose oil, one of my faves!! Thanks for the giveaway, it’s a great line!
The wild rose oil appeals to me
the Lavender Relaxing Body Oil sounds great!
I follow Weleda North America on Twitter (amym_brown)
The Wild Rose Body Oil sounds divine! I’m sure the scent would be great.
Used the Calendula baby products on my son….
Cheers.
The wild rose set sounds perfect!
Im torn between the Wild Rose Body Oil and the Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil! They both sound amazing, but I’ll have to go with the Pomegranate, I like the bit about how it “preserves your natural moisture”.
I would like to try the Sea Buckthorn Oil
Follow Weleda on FB
The pomegranate body oil sounds amazing.
I would like to try the Wild Rose Body Oil
The Pomegranate regenerating oil really appeals to my dry skin – since I love to eat the e seeds I’m sure my skin will love the feel of this oil.
The Citrus Refreshing body oil sounds heavenly!
Pomegranate regenerating oil
Calendula baby oil =)
Twitter = 13estee & facebook = Steph Anie
I think that the Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil sounds the best to me!
I’m following them on Twitter, @erockspell !
I think the Weleda Calendula Baby oil sounds wonderful
I would love to try Citrus Reviving Body Oil.
The Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil sounds wonnderful!
Wild Rose for sure!
The Arnica Massage Oil sounds super interesting! I know arnica is great for post-workout muscle aches, add a massage and I can only imagine the effects!
Following on twitter @Ettalie thanks!
Lavender Relaxing Body Oil sounds nice
I would like to try the Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil
I Like Weleda on Facebook (Donna Lyn)
I like the Almond Soothing Facial Lotion .
The Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil is my pick
I Like Weleda on Facebook (nick aloe)
They ALL sound great, so hard to know which one to pick..
During the long winter months my choice would have to be Weleda Citrus Refreshing Body Oil. The lovely invigorating scent would make me dream of the coming summer.
They all sound great, but I think the Citrus Refreshing Body Oil sounds wonderful for these dry and sometimes dreary winter months!
The Lavender Relaxing Body Oil really appeals to me. I think this would be really soothing for my body at the end of the day.
Foloowing Weleda on twitter-lindafast
Pomegranate sounds great!
Following on Twitter too! (Guppy5700)
I love the Citrus oil. It’s sooo fresh!
The pomegranate sounds the best
Liked Weleda North America on facebook-Linda Fast
Arnica sounds amazing.. followed @tkwan23
Oh, would love to win the Lavender oil for the aromatherapy and the muscle-soothing qualities.
Thank you for this chance and very hard to choose during a very dry winter.
Lavender Relaxing Body Oil
Almond oil….would love this!
I think I would like to try the foot balm.
wild rose
I like the new Pomegranate-based regenerating oil.
All looks good to me
I think the pomegranite sounds fabulous. I love the smell of pomegranite.
Wild Rose!
I think the sea buckthorn body oil would do wonders for my skin in the winter!
I also liked them on FB (Soph Yee).
I love anything lavender, so definitely the Lavender Relaxing Body Oil!
Also follow on Twitter @tannieschatter
I’ve liked on Facebook as well… Tanis S (same as my name under my info here)…
I think I’d enjoy the Citrus creamy body wash.
the oil I would most like to try is the citrus
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I like Weleda North America on facebook – Belinda M
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I follow Weleda on twitter as Prairiebelle
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I like the Citrus Refreshing Body Oil
Like them on FB (Huguette En)
I checked out the website, and Wild Rose Body Oil sounds like what I need! It sounds great! I have always loved the smell of rose, and sure could use it here in this cold, drying winter.
For my bonus entries, I “liked” them on Facebook (Julia Herperger), and followed on Twitter (HappyGlowLucky7).
Definitely the relaxing, soothing Lavender sounds heavenly!
citrus is always my go to oil
I love citrus, so that would be my pick.
the Lavender Relaxing Body Oil sounds AWESOME!
I would love the Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil
After looking things over, the most interesting oil to me would be the Arnica-based oil. I take Arnica orally to alleviate muscle pain but I’ve never taken it topically whatsoever so this would be really neat to try! 🙂
I like Weleda on facebook – Jen Tam.
wild rose oil sounds really great as i love the smell of roses
wild rose
The almond soothing oil looks like a great option. Ohhh la la
they all sound good to me.
I think the Almond soothing facial care would be great. I have very sensitive skin and i like the fact that it works with your body’s natural oils. Or the Calendula for my daughter. She seems to be a bit sensitive too.
I would love to try the oils, int eh winter especially my skin is flaky, dry and irritated. I am constatly searching for products to lock in moisture but not feel too heavy. I would love the opportunity to try the various remedies you have for this. I will be looking for your products the next time I am out. Thank you.
Thanks Lori! They aren’t *my* products, but I’m glad you enjoyed reading about ’em.
Love the Calendula baby oil!
The Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil sounds wonderful and would be my first choice!
I “followed” (lyndsey4829) and have “liked” for some time 🙂
I would love to try the Sea Buckthorn Body Oil
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Follow Weleda North America on Twitter
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The Almond Soothing Oil sounds like it would do wonders for a person’s dry legs! I would be happy to try them all! Thank you for making and producing this product!
Thanks Wendy! I don’t actually make Weleda products myself, but I’m glad you enjoyed reading about ’em.
I have a two moth old colicky baby, so the Calendula baby products sound great!
FB name: Stephanie Wiederspohn
Twitter: SaveAPennyMakeAPenny
Wild Rose sounds divine.
Did both of these:
Followed Weleda North America on Twitter – LadyAurora1ca
Liked them on Facebook – Christianne Pelletier
I would think the pomegranate regenerating oil would work for my skin, actually any of the oils sound really great and I would love to try them all!!! I have rather dry skin most times of the year and I haven’t found anything that really works well yet; although i always try different products! Tahnks for the opportunity to win your great products!
The Weleda Lavender Relaxation Oil sounds amazing. I will be purchasing it regardless. I have also liked the facebook page and shared it as well. 🙂
The Citrus Refreshing Body Oil sounds wonderful. I would love to try it.
I would love the Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil and the Birch cellulite oil.
I liked them on facebook. I mentioned that I would like to try the Citrus Refreshing Body Oil.
Sheila Reinhorn
I love the sound of the Lavender Relaxing Body Oil.. Lavender is one of my favourite scents!! ❤
I've followed Weleda on Twitter as _SarahLicious_ and liked their page on Facebook as Sarah Floyd 🙂
love the sounds of Pomegranate regenerating oil
relaxing Lavender oil sounds great
I think the Lavender sounds relaxing.
The Sea Buckthorn oil appeals to me
Citrus refreshing Body Oil sounds wonderful!
I like Weleda on FB (Jules Austin)
I would love to use the pomegranate regenerating oil because my skin is soooo dry.
I would love to try the Pomegranate oil! Sounds amazing!
I would have to go with the Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil. Love the smell of Pomegranate and who doesn’t want to firm up their skin and feel renewed?
would love the lavendar oil
I like the pomegranate one. I just love the smell and they are soo good for you!
I have really dry skin, so i try to use oils all the time. Wild rose sounds the best in my opinion 🙂
I think the Birch Cellulite Oil looks really appealing to me!! I would definitely love to win a free sample pack though and try them out myself! 🙂
I love the scent of Almond oils.
Lavender is my favorite as it is the mowst relaxing scent and second is the pomegranate
I would love to try the Pomegranate firming and renewing… I have never heard of an oil or cream that would do that for my body… I have very dry skin and have to use body cream every day… would just love to have one that would give me frimer and renew my skin… if it works, I will buy it all the time… and of course let my friends know about it…
The pomegranate oil sounds amazing! As I age, I appreciate any regenerating oil I can get 🙂
I’m your 9340th follower on Twitter 🙂 twitter.com/jenmackinnon
I’m guessing you mean Weleda’s 9,340th follower? That’s awesome, you’ve earned a bonus entry…and you’re always welcome to follow the Canadian Gift Guide blog @cdngiftguide for more great gift ideas and prizes.
I use the Weleda’s Calendula baby products for my little one,she smells & feels so nice &fresh!!!As for me Iam thinking Wild Rose since every one calls me The Wild Woman !!!
Wild Rose Oil sounds heavenly and relaxing…
I like the sound of the lavender, the almond, and the citrus….all sound so yummy
The Lavender Relaxation Oil sounds amazing!
Lavender Relaxing Body Oil sounds nice
I love the Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil ….Goodness knows I need some regenerating:-) Thanks so much for the opportunity to win!
I am following Weleda on Facebook-my FB name=Jeannette Naylor Laframboise
I am following Weleda on Twitter-my Twitter name=JeannetteNL
The Citrus Oil sounds really nice!
Citrus oil sounds fabulous!
mmm I’m boring, love lavender, but they all look like they would smell really good. 🙂 I am following you on fb! Thanks!! I would like to try the baby calendula for my little monkey, super dry skin this year. -Diana Bruvold
the essentials kit would help address all my needs
I would love to try the Pomegranate oil
Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil is the one I need!
My fave is the Wild Rose Body Oil.
Wild Rose Body Oil! And i liked them on Facebook!
The Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil seems to appeal to my senses the most. I am certain my dry flaky skin would love it. I embrace products which are made with only natural ingredients.
Liked on facebook and following on twitter @Barbette1
Sea Buckthorn Oil sounds the most appealing to me.
I like Weleda North America on fb- Julia Grant
The Pomegranate oil looks great.
I find the wild rose oil most appealing:) Thanks for a chance
I follow on twitter as@laroyal06 and like on fb as Laura Royal
Love Wild Rose Oil
like on FB
Follow on twitter @NancysParadise
Wild Rose – for my wife.
I would also like to try the Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil.
Wild Rose in winter; Citrus in the summer.
The one that I fancy the most is The Sea Buckthorn body oil! It sounds so soothing..anything and everything from the sea is fantastic! Cross my fingersxxx
Citrus Refreshing Oil!!!
I would love to try the pomegranate!!
Arnica Massage Oil
Citrus refreshing body oil
followed on twitter: skyalive1976
liked on facebook: Angela Mitchell
I like the sound of the wild rose. I have used their baby calendula oil and love it.
The pomegranate rejeuvenating oil sounds great to me. It sounds refreshing.
The Almond oil sounds the best to me; I love anything almond!
I like Weleda on fb, thanks! (sandy sumanis o’rourke)
Love the Wild Rose Body…sounds like something made just for me!
Citrus Refreshing Body Oil…yum!
The lavender Relaxing body Oil sounds the most appealing to me – liked on facebook – Mel Ala. Thank you !
Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil is the one I prefer although the Birch Cellulite Oil sounds good as well. I followed on twitter (JaloMb) and liked on FB as Janice Lynds
I think the Lavender oil would be really great. I love to try new products. There are so many nice oils to choose from. It is really hard to pick only one nice oil.
Love the soft scent of lavender
The Wild Rose Body Oil sounds the most appealing to me.
I like Weleda on facebook.Shari Dalton
The Lavendar Relaxing Body Oil sounds great to me
I love the Weleda baby line…I even use it on my own sensitive skin!
I am interested in the Weleda gentle cleansing milk
following on twitter @travelluna on facebook M Turner Turner thank you
Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil sounds the most appealing because it indulgently firms and renews.
I Follow Weleda North America on Twitter as @BillyJackHD
I like Weleda on Facebook.
Citrus Refreshing Body Oil sounds great.
Liked Weleda on FB.
Pomegranate looks nice!!
Very nice products — all of them
Love Weleda! It’s all about natural, toxic-free body care. Hard to choose but I’d pick the Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil:)
I would love any of the scents…particularily the Wild Rose and Almond
Wild rose sounds enticing. i have like weleda on facebook as Denise Allen
For me it would have to be the Lavender,my skin get so dry in the winter and I have combination skin.I like as Janine Carling.
I like the Lavender Relaxing Body Oil!
I’ve liked Weleda on Facebook (Sarah Smith-Stewart) too 🙂
love to try sea buckthorn
I would love Wild Rose
I have extremely dry skin so I should try the ea uckthorn oil.
Definitely the Pomegranate! But Citrus is lovely, too….
Citrus Refreshing Oil sounds great!
I followed Weleda on twitter @dilkorory and facebook.
I like the citrus refreshing oil.
I’m following you on facebook.
I like the sound of the Citrus Refreshing Body Oil the best. It’s good for sensitive skins and is skin-firming.
I’ve “liked” Weleda on FB.
Wild rose WILD ROSE! I looooove the wild rose scent
Nothing is more calming than lavender.
Love the Wild Rose Body Oil
liked Weleda on Twitter (harley699)
Sea Buckthorn Body Oil
My goodness, its got to be the Sea Buckthorn, I can almost sense how good it would feel and the scent must be purely amazing! Do like the sounds of the Citrus Refreshing as well.
Lavender Relaxing Body Oil is the most appealing for me. Specially during that cold winter.
The pomegranate oil sounds great – i’ve always wondered about its healing properties
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following on twitter as @steelheadred
Liked on Facebook as Serena Debolt
I lose roses…. Wild Rose Body Oil! ❤
citrus
Citrus Refreshing Body Oil
Wild Rose sounds the most appealing to me
I liked them on facebook 😉
Wild Rose sounds soooo good!
For me the most appealing one is the Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil
bonus entry #1: I am already a fan of them on facebook 🙂
bonus entry #3
I followed them on twitter
mommy2fiveboys
Almond Oil for me, Nuf said.
I love the Arnica massage oil – its great but for this time of year I think I’d prefer Sea Buckthorn…I’ve been seeing alot of promo’s about it. I know that my wintertime skin needs a friend!!!
@bonniewalker22, and I follow Weleda on twitter
Also following on twitter @tkwan23
DEFINITELY POMEGRANATE BODY OIL!!
I LIKE U ON FACEBOOK ALICIA MILLETTE
I follow u on twitter (hopefully the right one :p ) @aliciamillette
The Arnica Massage Oil sounds the most beneficial for me.
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You can’t go wrong with Lavender, so my choice would be Lavender relaxing Oil
Almond soothing facial oil! Adore the whole almond line! Following on facebook, Nicole Viana.
Citrus oil! Love the refreshing scent of citrus
The Lavender Relaxing Body Oil sounds great would love to try.
Follow weleda on twitter @debpaiz
I have also liked weleda on facebook debbie paisley
I would to try the Almond Oil..
Pomegranate Body Oil!! I love anything pomegranate!!
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Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil
I’d like the Lavender Relaxing Body Oil.
I follow on Twitter as @Dawnalees
The Sea Buckthorn Body Oil sounds great! Thanks for the opportunity to win! 🙂
Liked on Facebook: Paula Sullivan
I would love to try the citrus!
I’d LOVE to win! I have dry skin and the wild rose would appeal to me most – but pomegranate sounds wonderful too! 🙂
Pomegranate regenerating oil