The Journal

DO YOU is a focus for the whole year, for every day, and ideally every hour. It’s something so rewarding to practise. For me, it always starts with: What do I actually want amidst the ‘clamor’ of everyone else’s needs and all the different things one can do?

This smoothie is filled with nutrients that support your immune system. The spice immune boosting smoothie contains Vitamin C which protects against free radicals. Vitamin C also improves skin elasticity and firmness.

Is cleansing your skin important? Yes, your cleansing routine is crucial to how your skin looks and feels. There are many benefits to cleansing your skin, but it must be done with respect for its natural functions. We explain what this means in this article.

Layer upon layer upon layer upon layer is what autumn is all about. Both when it comes to clothes, but also your skincare routine. Rich, heavy creams can seem overwhelming when they’re just going to be sweated off shortly afterwards in the sun, or melt into your pillow at night. How do you find the right balance? Here are our top tips for your summer routine – from morning to night.

It's time to fill your cup. The summer holidays provide space to fill the energy stores with everything your heart desires. We asked founder, Mette Skjærbæk, about her summer holiday plans, which of course are centered on DO YOU in all sorts of guises, but which all have in common to find the inner sense of self - whether it's through books, social relationships, podcasts or dreams.

A ritual to welcome the sunny season. Gently get out of bed, open a window and breathe in the crisp spring air. Reach for the sun by stretching your body. Perhaps do a yoga sun salutation to welcome the new day. / Make a cup of boiled water with fresh lemon and take it into the bathroom.

Hydration for sun-kissed skin. Start by making yourself a cool, hydrating drink. We recommend drinking gel water or electrolyte water with lime, Himalaya salt and sugar when our bodies crave water the most. Both are said to have a deeply stabilising effect on the body’s fluid levels.

Your cleansing routine is important in terms of how your skin looks and feels. Therefore, it is important to choose a cleansing product that matches your skin’s needs.

UV light is part of the sun’s natural energy, which is sent towards the earth as invisible ultraviolet rays. It is these energising rays that give us a tan and provide us with vital vitamin D.

My most important work in the skincare industry is to improve your skin. That is always the starting point of my product development, and the story of HERO, the only one of its kind in the world, underlines exactly that.

A lot has happened in the world over the past year, and a lot has happened in my own little world. I’d like to share a little of that with you here. Personally, I’ve made a major career shift – the sort that shapes the future.

Relationships are more important to our health and happiness than our genes, social class and IQ. Read why, and discover founder Mette Skjærbæk’s tips on how to boost your relationships with 12 dates.