Weleda uses sweet almond oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) pressed from the nut kernels of the sweet almond tree. The shaving cream contains sweet almond oil fruit extract, and the following products contain sweet almond oil:
Weleda uses sunflower seed oil (Helianthus Annuus) in their:
Arnica Massage Oil, Arnica Massage Oil – Travel, Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash, Pomegranate Firming Day Cream, Pomegranate Firming Eye Cream, Pomegranate Firming Night Cream, Pomegranate Regen. Hand Cream, Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil, Skin Food, Skin Food – Small, Skin Food – Travel
Source: http://usa.weleda.com/ingredients/sunflower-helianthus-annuus.aspx
Weleda uses peanut oil (Arachis Hypogaea) in some products. They write that “Through Weleda’s refinement process, which involves the filtration and vacuum heating of the oil at a temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit, the allergen—the allergy-causing protein in Peanut Oil–is eliminated.” I appreciate that this information was provided to help consumers make informed decisions about whether or not the products are safe for them. My choice is not to use products containing peanut oil.
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The cold cream was formerly called Everon Face Balm, and it contains both peanut and almond oil: Water (Aqua), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil, Beeswax (Cera Flava), Glyceryl Linoleate, Fragrance (Parfum),Hectorite, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral
Source: http://usa.weleda.com/our-products/shop/cold-cream.aspx
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I searched for products containing walnut, cashew, pistachio, and soy with zero results.
Macadamia nut oil (macadamia ternifolia) is found in the Mallow Body Lotion, Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash, Pomegranate Firming Day Cream, Pomegranate Firming Eye Cream, Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil
Shea butter (Butyrospermum Parkii), which is derived from the kernel found within the nuts that grow on the shea tree is found in Aloe Vera Body Lotion, Everon Lip Balm, Iris Hydrating Day Cream, Iris Hydrating Night Cream, Pomegranate Firming Day Cream, Pomegranate Firming Eye Cream, Pomegranate Firming Night Cream, Pomegranate Regen. Hand Cream, Wild Rose Body Lotion
Source: http://usa.weleda.com/ingredients/shea-butter-butyrospermum-parkii.aspx
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Wheat (Triticum Vulgare) germ oil extracted from the germ of the wheat plant is found in: Birch Cellulite Oil, Birch Cellulite Oil – Travel, Pomegranate Firming Eye Cream, Pomegranate Firming Night Cream, Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil, Stretch Mark Massage Oil
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Wheat starch is used in Weleda’s Cinnabar 20X/Pyrite 3X , Cordiodoron Tablets, Ferrum Phosphoricum 6X, Hepatodoron.
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Lactate (lactic acid) created from the splitting of carbohydrates through the milk-sour fermentation process is in several products. On the Weleda site, they say that it’s different from the lactose found in milk and that it does not serve as an allergy concern for those that are lactose intolerant, as milk proteins are not contained in lactic acid. Lactate (Lactic Acid) is used in: Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion, Almond Soothing Facial Cream, Almond Soothing Facial Lotion, Birch Body Scrub, Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash, Citrus Creamy Body Wash, Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash, Sea Buckthorn Creamy Body Wash, Wild Rose Creamy Body Wash
Source: http://usa.weleda.com/cultivating-beauty/our-ingredients.aspx?letter=L#
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Lactose (milk sugar) is used in Weleda’s Calciodoron AM, Calciodoron PM, Cinnabar 20X/Pyrite 3X , Cordiodoron Tablets, Echinadoron, Hepatodoron, and Sinus Allergy Formula
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Sesame (Sesamum Indicum) seed oil is used in Weleda’s: Birch Body Scrub, Calendula Baby Cream, Calendula Baby Cream – Travel, Calendula Cream Bath, Calendula Diaper Care, Calendula Diaper Care – Travel, Calendula Lotion, Calendula Lotion – Travel, Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash, Citrus Creamy Body Wash, Gentle Cleansing Milk, Lavender Relaxing Body Oil, Lavender Relaxing Body Oil – Travel, Moisture Cream for Men, Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash, Pomegranate Firming Day Cream, Pomegranate Firming Eye Cream, Pomegranate Firming Night Cream, Pomegranate Regen. Hand Cream, Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil, Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion, Sea Buckthorn Body Oil, Sea Buckthorn Body Oil – Travel, Sea Buckthorn Creamy Body Wash, Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream
Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca) is used in their Hepatodoron product, a dietary supplement to support normal liver function.
Source: http://usa.weleda.com/ingredients/wheat-triticum-vulgare.aspx
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If you have food allergies and still plan to use these products, please read the ingredient lists with great care. If you do find a product that doesn’t contain your allergens, please also make inquiries about the risk of cross-contamination by contacting Weleda. Their contact information is here: http://usa.weleda.com/contact-us/index.aspx
If you’re wondering if substances applied to the skin can cause anaphylaxis, they can: “When trying to determine the cause of an anaphylactic reaction, physicians and patients generally consider substances that had been ingested or injected, but may fail to consider agents that had been applied to the skin. However, the systemic absorption of many topically applied substances is well known, and in fact is used as the drug delivery system of choice (via transdermal patches) for such items as nicotine, scopolamine, and hormone replacement therapy. It must therefore be remembered that any topical application that is capable of causing systemic absorption is also capable of provoking systemic IgE mediated allergy—and not just cell-mediated contact dermatitis. Click here to the full article by Dr. Jeffrey Miller, Allergist.
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