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WELEDA Launches Arnica Body Butter: Herbal-Scented Moisturizing Care

Arnica Massage Body Butter with its lid off, placed on a rock

WELEDA Japan Ltd. launched WELEDA's "Arnica Massage Body Butter" nationwide on October 8, 2026 (Thursday). It announced the product's features on October 9. The size is 150 mL and the price is ¥5,280 (tax included).

A body cream for self-massage that joins the "Arnica Series." It contains plant extracts and plant oils and fats, and has an herbal scent that combines rosemary and lavender essential oils.

Contains arnica flower extract, shea butter, and cocoa butter

In addition to arnica extract (*3) and birch leaf extract (*6), it contains plant oils and fats such as shea butter (*4) and cocoa butter (*5). Arnica flower extract is a skin-conditioning ingredient, and European birch leaf extract, shea butter, and cocoa butter are moisturizing ingredients.

According to the company, it has a smooth texture that spreads easily even in a small amount, and a non-sticky feel. It is designed to blend into the stratum corneum and provide moisture (*2).

*2 Down to the stratum corneum
*3 Arnica flower extract (skin conditioning)
*4 Shea butter (moisturizing)
*5 Cocoa butter (moisturizing)
*6 European birch leaf extract (moisturizing)

Arnica Massage Body Butter with a white lid and an orange label

The container combines a green jar, an orange label, and a white lid. The company states that it is a product with a formula of 100% naturally derived ingredients that has received NATRUE certification.

An herbal scent combining rosemary and lavender

The fragrance is a blend of rosemary essential oil (*7) and natural lavender essential oil. The company highlights its fresh herbal scent. It suggests the product not only for after exercise but also for everyday self-massage of the neck, shoulders, lower back, legs, and more.

*7 Rosemary essential oil (fragrance)

The origin of the series is the "Arnica Massage Oil," developed in 1926. In this centennial year, a body butter with a texture that blends into the skin has joined the lineup alongside the oil.

Arnica with yellow flowers in bloom

Arnica is a perennial plant that grows wild in the mountainous regions of Europe and bears yellow flowers. WELEDA explains that it has used this plant in a variety of products.

Arnica Massage Body Butter: size, price, and release date

  • Product name: Arnica Massage Body Butter
  • Size: 150 mL
  • Price: ¥5,280 (tax included)
  • Nationwide release date: October 8, 2026 (Thursday)
  • Stores (online): ISETAN BEAUTY online

WELEDA is an organic cosmetics brand founded in Switzerland in 1921. It continues to grow raw materials and develop products using plants.

Image: courtesy of WELEDA Japan Ltd.

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