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“A while back I was sent an article, based on scientific studies, that flipped my world of skincare upside down. Recent scientific studies have discovered why healthy skin is an essential part of longevity.”

The door to the little shop in the narrow London street creaked gently as I opened it, and I was swallowed up by a world of fragrance, nature and memories...

To mark Karmameju's 25th anniversary and Mette Skjærbæk's 50th birthday, we present this extensive interview with our founder. Learn more about the person who kicked it all off 25 years ago, sharing reflections on everything from passion and product development to the future and the past.

During both my pregnancies, I found it something of minefield to work out what is and isn’t “allowed” when you’re expecting.

Stretching doesn’t only feel good for the body. Regular stretching is essential for the body’s health, especially for the connective tissue. Surprisingly, stretching regularly can contribute to healthier skin. Read more in this article by our Founder, Mette Skjærbæk.

“As winter slowly but surely sneaks up on me over the months, my motivation to workout tends to decline. The cold weather has me leaning towards introversion rather than extroversion. This isn't the ideal scenario for me, particularly considering my busy mind. I must be a strict boss-lady to myself, ensuring that I engage both my body and mind.”

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.

Sun protection is the product that most of our retailers and consumers have requested from me over time, and as a product developer in the skincare industry, the SUN range has also been the most difficult challenge to solve. Because how do you crack the code on what I haven't been able to find on the skin care shelves myself?

My most important job in the skincare industry is to improve your skin. This is always the foundation of my product development. The story about HERO, a one-of-a-kind-product in the world, is the symbol of exactly that.

A lot has happened in the world last year, and a lot has happened in my little world. I would like to share some thoughts about that with you here. Career-wise I have made a big shift, one of those that changes the future.

Relations make more of an impact on our health and happiness than our genes, social class and IQ. Read along to know why, and get founder Mette Skjærbæk's take on how to boost your relations with 12 dates.

DO YOU is a focus year-round, every day, and ideally every hour. Something which is so giving to practice. For me, it always starts with: What do I actually want to do? In the midst of everybody else's needs, and all the different things one could be doing?