One of the many things that the Scandinavians do well is live a calm, content and conscious lifestyle. Here we share how our brand founder’s Danish heritage influenced our Scandi skin care brand Nordic Roots, and explain why this skin-calming collection is so good for the mind, body and soul.
Scandi skin care explained
Did you know that our brand founder, Charlotte Vøhtz, is Danish? Here we share how her heritage influenced our Scandi skin care brand Nordic Roots, and explain why this calming collection of Scandi beauty products is so good for soothing stressed skin.
What is Scandi skin care?
Scandi skin care is skin care that’s made using actives derived from the Nordic regions. The concept of Scandi beauty is particularly popular with those in the UK that favour a simple, pure, and effective approach to skin care.
Highly concentrated with natural ingredients that calm, balance, and strengthen the skin barrier, our Scandi-inspired Nordic Roots collection plays homage to our founder Charlotte Vøhtz’s Danish heritage and is ideal for those that prefer to take a streamlined approach to their skin care.
A skin care collection for all genders and skin types, this scent-free skin range consists of 5 functional products. Each is infused with protective natural actives that work in synergy to calm, defend, nourish, and enhance the skin barrier, providing a sensation of ‘Hygge’ skin contentment.
Charlotte says:
“Nordic Roots is a clean, conscious skin care range that I developed in tribute to my family heritage.
Growing up in Denmark I was taught to respect nature from an early age.
“My mother would take me swimming in the fresh waters and nourish my skin with mineral-rich seaweed from the shore.
“My Grandfather was a medical doctor and pharmacist, and it was his plant-based preparations that first fuelled my interest in natural skin care science.”
Danish values that inspired this Scani beauty collection include:
PURITY: Denmark has a reputation for being one of the cleanest countries in the world so, our Nordic Roots range is made with sustainably harvested natural actives as well as by-product ingredients, such as Apple Cellular Water and Betaine. The packaging is fully recyclable and features cardboard made from 25% grass pulp.
EFFICIENCY: Nordic Roots is scent free and uses natural actives with proven properties, including Northern Truffle.
MINDFUL: Gentle and suitable for even ultra-sensitive skin, the concentrated formulas mean you only need to use a small amount to notice a difference to the health of your skin, so a little goes a long way to give your skin a feeling of Hygge.
What is Hygge?
HYGGE, NOUN; A QUALITY OF COSINESS AND COMFORT
Charlotte says:
“’Hygge’ should not be rushed, and the compact nature of this Scandinavian skin care collection has been purposely designed to give you time to take joy from the little rituals that your day has in store.
“As your skin absorbs the Nordic ingredients in this collection, I hope that you’ll think of the fresh and cold seas that they’ve been sourced from, and of enchanting forests where deep-buried Truffles have been sustainably harvested under the magical glow of the Northern Lights”.
Discover Nordic Roots skin care
Nordic beauty actives and their benefits
Our ingredients glossary is the ultimate guide to our natural formulations, but here we share a snapshot of some of the actives used to create our Nordic Roots range.
ATLANTIC SEAWEED Atlantic Seaweed provides glycolipids, fatty acids, sterols and Vitamin E. The effects of this extract include protection and revitalisation of skin cells, increased firmness through protecting elastin and collagen tissues, and a smoothing and plumping action through increased skin hydration.
APPLE CELLULAR WATER This juicy, vitamin and mineral-rich fruit water is a by-product from apples initially grown to be made into apple crisps. Rich in AHAs and pectin, it is gentle on skin and has properties that help to refresh skin and improve elasticity.
BETAINE Betaine is a by-product of Sugar Beet production. A small amino acid which moisturises the skin, Betaine helps to protect against skin dehydration and water loss.
OAT KERNEL EXTRACT Oat is famed for its soothing and calming properties. It helps to moisturise to reduce redness and calm the skin.
HOPS Skin-conditioning Hops have proven effects against melanin synthesis, promoting an even skin tone and targeting hyperpigmentation.
BUILD A SCANDI BEAUTY ROUTINE
Now that you know what Scandi skin care involves, why not build your own Scandi beauty routine?
Your Scandi skin care routine for day
STEP 1: HYDRATE
Our silky Hyaluronic acid serum was created to offer intensive skin hydration. Using the moisture-binding power of Hyaluronic Acid and Sugar Beets, it delivers deep moisturisation to smooth the skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
This scent-free Hyaluronic Acid serum is pure hydration in a bottle
Nordic Roots Hyaluronic Booster Serum 28ml
STEP 2: NOURISH
Created to soothe the skin, our scent-free day cream is ideal for those with dry, delicate skin. Enriched with calming Oat Kernel Extract, hydrating Apple Cellular Water and plant-based emollients, it should be used daily to replenish, protect and balance.
Soothe, calm and protect with the goodness of Nordic nature
£30.00
Nordic Roots Apple Complex Moisturiser 50ml
STEP 3: GLOW
Made to enhance your skin’s natural glow, Marine Facial Oil blends collagen-boosting Atlantic Seaweed with an infusion of Vitamin E and antioxidants from Oat Kernel Oil to encourage a firm, even skin tone. Apply as the last stage of your Scandi skin care routine to seal moisture into the skin.
Nourish and glow with this unscented facial oil for sensitive skin
£32.00
Nordic Roots Marine Facial Oil 28ml
Will you be making the switch to a Scandi skin care brand? For help starting your Nordic Roots regime, please contact our customer care team on 01403 740350 or talk to us on social @GreenPeopleUK.
