Karmameju's founder and product developer, Mette Skjærbæk, has been fascinated by scents since she was young. But how do you interpret ancient perfume recipes into modern products we want to use today? We spoke to Mette about the Glyptotek's historical sources, the surprising scent rituals of antiquity and the work of creating three new products with roots going back more than 2,000 years.
Even if you don’t use aromatherapeutic skincare or products for the home, nature still ensures that aromatherapy is all around us. Trees and plants release invisible plant compounds, phytoncides, which research links to lower stress levels and increased activity in the body’s natural defence cells. This is a beautiful account of forest bathing, nature’s aromatherapy and the scientific evidence behind it.
As part of her first exhibition at 3daysofdesign 2026, Karmameju’s founder, Mette Skjærbæk, is presenting a new series of herbarium works. In this interview, she talks about her journey from childhood memories in her parents’ garden and many years of pressing plants to the creative dialogue between nature, craftsmanship and composition that characterises her work today. A conversation about inspiration, collaboration and finding a new creative expression.
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.
Everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits of Karmameju Bioactive Skincare – with or without fragrance. In this article, founder Mette Skjærbæk shares her personal thoughts on the journey from scepticism to pride in developing an uncompromising fragrance-free range, with the same high standards of integrity and sensorial experience as our aromatherapy ranges.
For the first time, Mette has had her photo taken with her two daughters – for a campaign that means something very special to her. SUN 2.0 isn’t just about sun cream. It’s about family, skincare traditions and conscious choices that we pass on to the next generation. In this blog post, Mette shares the thinking behind the campaign, her reflections on the body, skin and lifestyle – and why sun protection has always been a cause close to her heart.
Take your wellness routine to the next level with double dry brushing: dry brushing using two dry brushes. An effective ritual that enhances exfoliation, boosts circulation and supports lymphatic drainage in half the time. It’s more than just skincare; it’s a deeper dialogue with your body, where you listen to its needs and bring out your natural glow. In this article by our founder, you can learn more about the technique behind double dry brushing.
To mark Karmameju’s 25th anniversary and Mette Skjærbæk’s 50th birthday, we’re bringing you this in-depth interview with our founder. Find out more about the person who started it all 25 years ago, as she shares her reflections on everything from passion and product development to the future and the past.
Even if you don’t use aromatherapeutic skincare or products for the home, nature still ensures that aromatherapy is all around us. Trees and plants release invisible plant compounds, phytoncides, which research links to lower stress levels and increased activity in the body’s natural defence cells. This is a beautiful account of forest bathing, nature’s aromatherapy and the scientific evidence behind it.
