By founder, Mette Skjærbæk
Your skin changes with the seasons – and winter calls for more hydration, more nourishment and extra protection. Here are Karmameju founder Mette Skjærbæk’s personal winter skincare rituals in 5 simple steps.
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No two days are the same in my skincare routine – check in with your skin is my most important advice. If you sleep in a cool bedroom during winter, your skin will be less dehydrated than if the radiators are on full blast. If you're heading to the beach in windy, cold weather, protect your skin with nourishing plant oils. If your skin feels extra “thirsty”, make sure to add lots of extra hydration on those days. The weather, our activities, our hormones – everything affects how our largest organ, the skin, feels on any given day.
That said, there are some non-negotiables in my winter skincare ritual, which you’ll find below. Some rituals follow me 365 days a year. In my facial routine, it includes daily dry brushing with RENEW and a muslin cloth for evening cleansing.
Always care for the face, neck, and chest – what we at Karmameju call “the extended face.”
Your skin, your care – here’s my ritual this winter:
Step 1
I balance my skin’s pH level after the shower with HERO pH solution. All skincare begins with skin in good condition, and skin thrives when its pH – the acid mantle – is in balance. Our water is alkaline, which the skin does not like. If your skin is dry or dermatologically challenged, never skip HERO – all skin health begins with a balanced pH.
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Step 2
My 51 birthdays, which I have been lucky enough to celebrate, are most visible around my eyes. I do my best to hold time at bay with COUTURE eye cream, which fulfils all needs of the thinner, more delicate skin around the eyes: it plumps, protects, smooths, stimulates and nourishes.
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Step 3
INFINITY serum-lotion means hydration, hydration, hydration – and in generous amounts. I also love our face serums FIRM, SHIELD and CLEAR, which I alternate between, but I use INFINITY every day as a big, hydrating glass of electrolytes for the skin. INFINITY is for both face and body.
Step 1
I balance my skin’s pH level after the shower with HERO pH solution. All skincare begins with skin in good condition, and skin thrives when its pH – the acid mantle – is in balance. Our water is alkaline, which the skin does not like. If your skin is dry or dermatologically challenged, never skip HERO – all skin health begins with a balanced pH.
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Step 2
My 51 birthdays, which I have been lucky enough to celebrate, are most visible around my eyes. I do my best to hold time at bay with COUTURE eye cream, which fulfils all needs of the thinner, more delicate skin around the eyes: it plumps, protects, smooths, stimulates and nourishes.
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Step 3
INFINITY serum-lotion means hydration, hydration, hydration – and in generous amounts. I also love our face serums FIRM, SHIELD and CLEAR, which I alternate between, but I use INFINITY every day as a big, hydrating glass of electrolytes for the skin. INFINITY is for both face and body.
Step 4
Daytime: BB face cream. Day cream, sunscreen and light foundation. I use sunscreen all year round. It’s the most important step if we want to avoid premature ageing of the skin. The cream nourishes and cares. SPF 30 protects. The colour pigments even out redness and uneven skin tone. A perfect 3-in-1 that makes me feel prettier.
Evening: VELVET face cream to give the skin the right ingredients for its important regenerating work overnight.
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Step 5
Golden drops of GLOW face oil. I love oils, and our skin, our “leather”, truly benefits from them. They make the skin supple and soft, and nothing protects better against wind, frost and cold.
Daytime: I use it as the final, outer layer. I warm the oil between my palms and press it on top of my BB cream once it has had time to absorb.
Evening: I use GLOW face oil for a light massage of the skin – and finish with VELVET face cream.
Whether you’re hibernating in winter or it’s the season where you blossom and feel more energised, extra hydration and fats are essential for those of us who experience cold winters. Moisture, lipids, and SPF are the three elements that, according to the latest research, contribute to a longer, and healthier life.
If you're curious about how your skincare routine contributes to longevity, you can read my article on the topic.
Your skin – your care.
Feel free to write to us if you need help putting your routine together – we’re here to help you bring your skin into optimal balance.
With skin-loving wishes,
Mette
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