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New from M Picaut: “Refreshing Cleansing Gel with Oats, Lemon Myrtle and Cucumber Juice”
A cooling cleansing gel that strengthens and hydrates the skin.
Refreshing Gel Cleanser with gentle oat extract, cucumber juice, and lemon myrtle nurtures the skin from the very first wash.
– A good cleanser is like giving your skin a glass of water during cleansing! says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut.
This wonderfully cooling and foaming two-step cleanser with cucumber juice, oats, and lemon myrtle is like a soft, hydrating shield for your skin. The new Refreshing Gel Cleanser from Swedish skincare brand M Picaut Swedish Skincare is an extra mild and refreshing cleansing gel, specially designed for sensitive skin in need of care without irritation.
– This is a gentle, soap-free gel cleanser that creates a lovely foam. It also strengthens the skin barrier and hydrates already during cleansing, like a silky protective veil from the very first wash! says Mette Picaut.
Organic oat extract acts like a natural balm, soothing stressed skin. Cucumber juice cools, hydrates, and has an astringent effect. Rich in vitamin C and silicic acid, it also helps strengthen the skin’s structure and is naturally calming for sensitive skin, redness, or puffiness. Lemon myrtle has a light antibacterial and balancing effect, while natural sugars bind moisture and improve skin elasticity already during cleansing.
– Refreshing Gel Cleanser is perfect for sensitive skin or for skin that tends to feel tight after cleansing. Thanks to its cooling gel texture, it is also ideal for normal, combination, or oily skin, and it soothes skin affected by menopause. Like a calming bath for the skin, says Mette Picaut.
She emphasizes that cleansing is an essential part of a good skincare routine.
– Cleansing makes a much bigger difference than many people think – it’s like choosing between rinsing your face with tap water or washing it with a nourishing herbal bath. A mediocre cleanser is like washing a delicate garment with harsh detergent.
Refreshing Gel Cleanser is a delightful two-step wash with cooling cucumber juice and soft oats that lathers when you massage it in with a little water.
– Almost like a fine dessert, but served at the beginning of the menu of course! says Mette Picaut.
Developing a gel cleanser so gentle that even mature skin can use it without drying out has long been a goal.
– I grew up with cooling gel cleansers in the 80s and always dreamed of creating my own – but broader, not just for teenagers! A cleansing gel so kind that it can also be used on mature skin without leaving it dry. It’s wonderful when we have three generations using our products. Less is more, when skincare becomes simple, says Mette Picaut.
Already in 2016, M Picaut Swedish Skincare won the Swedish Beauty Awards in the Skincare of the Year category with the Glorious Green Foaming Cleanser. Today, the brand offers four cleansers in total, including the new addition: a mousse, a balm, a cleansing milk, and now also a gel cleanser.
– Refreshing Gel Cleanser completes the cleansing family by offering an ultra-mild, barrier-friendly option for sensitive skin. It deeply hydrates and prepares the skin for serums and creams to follow, says Mette Picaut.
– It perfectly complements our other products for hydration, soothing, and balance. And with a generous 250 ml bottle, it’s both long-lasting and easy to use!
Refreshing Gel Cleanser
- Cleanses sensitive skin without drying.
- Strengthens and balances the skin barrier.
- Hydrates and soothes.
- Prepares skin for serum and moisturizer.
Key ingredients:
- Organic oat extract – calms, hydrates, and strengthens the skin barrier.
- Cucumber juice – cools, hydrates, and has an astringent effect. Rich in vitamin C and silicic acid, it helps strengthen the skin’s structure and naturally soothes sensitive skin, redness, or puffiness.
- Lemon myrtle – calming, lightly antibacterial, and balancing. Particularly beneficial for unbalanced skin.
- Fruit sugar complex – binds water and prevents dryness.
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News from M Picaut: All-in-one makeup that gives the skin a natural glow and radiance
Natural pigments and minerals provide soft tones. Vitamin E strengthens and hydrates. Genious Beauty Lip Cheek Eye Tint is both makeup and skincare in one, delivering a natural glow to lips, cheeks, and eyes.
“This is a quick and smart multi-makeup that gives the skin a fresh glow and a healthy radiance,” says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
A natural look without the hassle!
That’s how Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare, describes the result of the new makeup product for lips, cheeks, and eyes. Genious Beauty Lip Cheek Eye Tint combines gorgeous color, skincare, and makeup in one single product.
“Why buy three makeup products when one can do the job?!” says Mette Picaut.
The less is more principle, which is the foundation of all skincare products from Swedish brand M Picaut, applies here as well. A few products, packed with the finest ingredients, should be powerful enough to do a lot for the skin.
“I usually create the skincare products I personally feel are missing, and Genious Beauty Lip Cheek Eye Tint is truly a dream product,” Mette notes.
Among the ingredients are natural pigments and minerals that provide a soft and harmonious tone, as well as silica that enhances the color’s depth. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects, hydrates, and strengthens the skin barrier. The natural clay kaolin gives a soft, matte finish and absorbs excess oil, ensuring an even and long-lasting application.
“The formula blends beautifully into the skin, adheres well, and provides an even color that can be built up from subtle and natural to more intense,” says Mette.
Genious Beauty Lip Cheek Eye Tint comes in two shades. Sienna is a cool rose-brown shade for a discreet and natural look, while Coral is a more pigmented and vibrant shade for a fresher and more energetic feel.
“This is such a fun product to work with. The buildable color intensity makes it easy to adapt your look based on mood and occasion. The more pigment, the more uplifting! You can easily go from a ‘just woke up with rosy cheeks’ look to a full-on party vibe using the same shade!” says Mette, who has always been fascinated by colors and has studied art and color theory.
“I love when the skin shines through and the colors feel vibrant and natural. Additionally, this product is perfect for mature skin, providing a natural color without settling into any fine lines.”
Having worked as a fashion model for many years has also given Mette a unique insight into the world of makeup and its artistry.
“When you apply makeup, it’s almost like creating art. Using your face as a canvas is exciting. And when you use the same shade in different areas, it creates harmony and balance.”
Mette’s tips when using Genious Beauty Lip Cheek Eye Tint:
- Apply a little extra pigment on the lips
- Dab with your fingertip to transfer a hint of color to the cheekbones for radiance
- Finish with a touch on the eyelid crease for a more awake look
“It looks incredibly natural. This is truly the ultimate ‘anti-dullness’ makeup. I believe and hope that everyone will love it as much as I do, from teenagers to those with more mature skin!”
Genious Beauty Lip Cheek Eye Tint
• “All-in-one” product
• Quick and easy makeup routine
• Natural glow and a healthy look
• Buildable color from subtle and natural to more intense
• Adds radiance for all skin types and ages
• Blends seamlessly into the skin without settling into fine lines
• Skincare and makeup in one
Ingredients:
• Natural pigments and minerals provide a soft and harmonious tone.
• Silica gives a silky feel, improves application, and enhances color depth.
• Kaolin provides a soft, matte finish and absorbs excess oil for even and long-lasting application.
• Vitamin E protects, hydrates, and strengthens the skin barrier.
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News from M Picaut: “Luxurious Anti-Aging Boost with Diamond Dust”
Diamond Extreme Pro Collagen Super Rich Cream is a nourishing cream that delivers an anti-aging boost deep within the skin. The luxurious diamond dust adds an extra touch of magic.
“This is a tribute to the mature woman,” says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
A generous cream that combines the best of nature with cutting-edge biotechnology, plus a touch of magic and glow from the woman’s best friend, the diamond. This is the formula for the new signature cream from the award-winning M Picaut Swedish Skincare, offering a more vital, firm, and radiant complexion.
“It’s time to celebrate the mature woman and the beauty, strength, and wisdom at every stage of life! Our new day and night cream with peptides, ceramides, and diamond is created with this in mind,” says Mette Picaut.
Diamond Extreme Pro Collagen Super Rich Cream features a new generation peptide complex that boosts collagen production and ceramides that strengthen the skin barrier. Combined with organic oils from apricot kernel and avocado, which lock in moisture and deeply nourish the skin, the cream provides a deep anti-aging boost. Diamond dust adds that extra finish of luxury and radiance.
“The diamond is named after the Greek word ‘adamas,’ meaning invincible. It also symbolizes a state of perfection, where the diamond actually needs no improvement. This is very inspiring, especially for us women,” says Mette Picaut.
Other ingredients include hyaluronic acid for optimal skin hydration and beta-glucan that balances, soothes, and reduces redness, irritation, and inflammation. Hexapeptide 8, a popular anti-aging peptide often referred to as “botox in a bottle,” stimulates collagen production and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
“All ingredients are carefully selected to meet the specific needs of mature skin. Each application is like a loving embrace. This is a rich cream that melts into the skin, forming a repairing and protective shield,” says Mette Picaut.
The “less is more” principle, which characterizes the thinking behind all M Picaut skincare products, applies here as well. The idea is that a few products, packed with the finest ingredients, should be powerful enough to make a significant impact on the skin. Diamond Extreme Pro Collagen Super Rich Cream can be used both as a day and night cream.
“In winter, with our cold climate and dry indoor air, it’s perfect as a day cream. As a more intensive night cream, it works year-round. Sometimes I apply it in a thicker layer, like a Cinderella mask, and let it stay on. It’s wonderful for the skin,” says Mette Picaut.
For those with dry, sensitive, or mature skin, Diamond Extreme Pro Collagen Super Rich Cream is a powerful and protective cream that helps prevent and address signs of aging.
“This is a cream for those who want the best,” says Mette Picaut. “The unique combination of natural ingredients and cutting-edge biotechnology makes this more than just skincare; it’s a tribute to every woman’s journey!”
Diamond Extreme Pro Collagen Super Rich Cream (50 ml) is available for purchase at authorized skincare therapists, spas, and selected online stores. The recommended price is 899 SEK at retailers.
Diamond Extreme Pro Collagen Super Rich Cream
- Provides an anti-aging boost to the skin.
- Optimizes moisture levels and reduces dryness lines.
- Gives a more vital, firmer, and radiant complexion.
- Balances and soothes the skin.
Ingredients:
- Apricot kernel oil makes the skin soft and smooth.
- Avocado oil repairs skin cells and soothes irritated skin.
- Beta-glucan balances and soothes while reducing redness, irritation, and inflammation.
- Camelina oil protects the skin and counters signs of aging.
- Ceramides strengthen the skin barrier and protect against external stressors.
- Diamond dust adds radiance.
- Hexapeptide 8 stimulates collagen production and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
- Hyaluronic acid provides optimal hydration deep within the skin.
Caption: Diamond Extreme Pro Collagen Super Rich Cream from M Picaut Swedish Skincare is a luxuriously rich cream that delivers a more even, firmer, and radiant complexion.
For more information: Mette Picaut, founder and CEO, info@mettepicaut.se, 070-974 18 73
M Picaut Swedish Skincare is a Swedish award-winning skincare line that stands for thoughtful eco-luxury with care. All products are made in Sweden and contain the highest possible concentration of organic ingredients and advanced biopatents to help the skin look and feel its best. www.mettepicaut.se
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News from M Picaut: “Dynamic duo with aloe vera and Swedish oat”
Use together or separately. The new duo Hydra creams with cooling aloe vera and soothing oat oil from Swedish farms in Skåne moisturize and strengthen your skin.
“These are two real superheroes for summer skin,” says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
A lighter cream that soothes, repairs, and moisturizes, and a richer version that gives the skin elasticity and builds up the protective barrier.
Hydra Pure Ultra Light Cream and Hydra Barrier Rich Cream are two “sister” creams that complement each other and provide the skin with moisture and calmness.
“This wonderful duo can be used together, as a day cream and a night cream, or separately. They are two lovely restorers that soothe, heal, and provide a lot of moisture. Perfect for dry and stressed skin, especially before the summer season,” says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
Aloe vera, Swedish-grown oats, are the main ingredients in both skincare products. Aloe vera provides a cooling and moisturizing feeling while also reducing irritation and sun-damaged skin. The nutrient-rich oat oil soothes and heals.
“Oat oil is like cotton for the skin!” says Mette Picaut, who has long dreamed of using oats in her skincare products.
“Our Swedish-grown oat oil is rich in lipids and essential fatty acids, which means it both moisturizes and restores the skin’s natural moisture balance. Additionally, it contains antioxidants, vitamin B and E, as well as minerals such as magnesium, iron, and zinc. It’s gold for anyone looking to reduce and prevent redness and irritation in the skin.”
The two new additions to the award-winning Swedish skincare series complement each other. Hydra Pure Ultra Light Cream is perfect for younger skin and those who want a lighter and soothing day cream during the summer season. For those with mature skin, or who want a complementary night cream, the richer variant Hydra Barrier Rich Cream also contains ceramides that help strengthen the skin’s barrier and lock in moisture effectively.
“Hydra Pure Ultra Light Cream is an ultra-light cream that works well in summer when the weather is warm, or for youthful skin all year round. It is wonderfully moisturizing and reduces skin redness. Hydra Barrier Rich Cream is a multifunctional cream suitable for everyone, both young and old. For mature skin, it works well as a day cream during the warmer seasons of the year, helping to give the skin a natural glow and smoothness,” says Mette Picaut.
The fact that both Hydra creams are being launched just before the summer season is no coincidence.
“Thanks to their high content of cooling aloe vera, they become a bit like a nice ‘after sun’ for the face. They also work perfectly for stressed or sensitive skin, reducing swelling and irritation, for example, after a day in the sun.”
Both Hydra creams are also in a slightly lower price range than M Picaut’s other range of products.
“Our skincare series should have something for all customers, regardless of budget,” says Mette. “This is our gift to everyone looking for passionate skincare at an affordable price. I hope our Hydra creams feel like a hug for the skin and provide everything it needs in terms of calmness, moisture, and nourishment! Of course, they are equally delightful to use all year round!”
Hydra Pure Ultra Light Cream (50 ml) SEK 499 and Hydra Barrier Rich Cream (50 ml) SEK 599 are available for purchase from authorized skincare therapists, spas, and selected online shops.
Hydra Pure Ultra Light Cream:
- Soothes and repairs.
- Keeps the skin smooth and moisturized.
- Reduces redness and irritation.
- Perfect as makeup base.
Ingredients:
- Oat oil has soothing properties, binds moisture, and forms a protective barrier on the skin’s surface.
- Aloe vera moisturizes deeply, provides cooling after sun exposure, and helps with eczema and other skin problems.
- Squalane from olives gives the skin a silky finish.
- Hyaluronic acid helps the skin retain its moisture level.
Hydra Barrier Rich Cream:
- Keeps the skin smooth and moisturized.
- Reduces redness and irritation.
- Soothes and reduces sensitivity.
- Protects and preserves moisture.
- Strengthens and repairs the skin’s natural barrier.
Ingredients:
- Oat oil has soothing properties, binds moisture, and forms a protective barrier on the skin’s surface.
- Aloe vera moisturizes deeply, provides cooling after sun exposure, and helps with eczema and other skin problems.
- Squalane from olives gives the skin a silky finish.
- Hyaluronic acid helps the skin retain its moisture level.
- Ceramides strengthen the skin’s barrier and lock in moisture.
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News from M Picaut: “Sunscreen with magical finish”
Supernatural Defence Tinted Rich Cream with acacia flower and jojoba oil provides protection and radiance to the skin, while smoothing fine lines and evening out the skin tone.
– It’s a lightweight foundation, SPF 30, and moisturizer all in one! says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
The launch is just in time for the first warming rays of spring, a sun-safe innovation from the award-winning M Picaut Swedish Skincare. A sunscreen with SPF 30 that protects the skin from harmful UV rays while moisturizing and providing a lovely glow.
– Sunscreen is perhaps the product our customers have requested most over the years, and now it’s finally here! says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
Supernatural Defence Tinted Rich Cream brings out the best in the skin while protecting and strengthening it. The ability to have multiple functions in one product is fully in line with the Swedish skincare company’s “Less is more” principle. A few skincare products, packed with the finest ingredients, should have enough power to do a lot for the skin.
– The goal was to find a sunscreen product that also is suitable for mature skin. It’s really not easy to find, despite the gigantic selection on the shelves. Either the creams have too thin coverage or the wrong shade, which can make the skin look older than it is, says Mette Picaut.
Thanks to its color-correcting pigments, Supernatural Defence Tinted Rich Cream suits most skin tones. By massaging the sunscreen into the face, the pigments are finely distributed and blend into the skin.
– It provides a smooth and magically beautiful complexion that looks makeup-free and natural. This is truly a red carpet product that makes everyday life a little more delightful! says Mette Picaut.
Supernatural Defence Tinted Rich Cream is a rich cream with acacia flower and jojoba oil. Acacia flower moisturizes and soothes sensitive and irritated skin. Jojoba oil forms a protective barrier on the skin’s surface that helps sealing in moisture without clogging pores. Together, they provide elasticity, soothe, and repair the skin. Physical sunscreens like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide provide SPF 30 and protect against both UVA and UVB rays while being gentle on sensitive skin.
The result is a sunscreen that provides light coverage, evens out skin tone, and neutralizes redness.
– Our sunscreen brings out the best in the skin while magically concealing minor imperfections. Also, it’s perfect for mature skin because it really stays on without smearing off or settling into fine lines or wrinkles, says Mette Picaut.
– This is a real dream product!
Supernatural Defence Tinted Rich Cream (40 ml) is available for purchase at authorized skincare therapists, spas, and selected web shops. The recommended retail price is 599 SEK from retailers.
Supernatural Defence Tinted Rich Cream
- Sunscreen with SPF 30 with protection against UVA and UVB rays.
- Provides light coverage and a natural finish.
- Increases hydration levels and reduces dryness lines.
- Suitable for most skin tones thanks to its color-correcting pigments.
Ingredients
- Acacia flower moisturizes and soothes sensitive and irritated skin.
- Jojoba oil creates a protective barrier on the skin surface. Seals in moisture, provides elasticity, soothes, and repairs.
- Lecithin preserves hydration and strengthens the skin’s natural defense.
- Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide protect sensitive skin by reflecting sun rays.
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News from M Picaut: “Hydration Serum for a Sun-Kissed Glow”
Say goodbye to dull winter skin with Golden Elixir Self Tan Drops. A moisturizing serum and highly concentrated self-tanning drops with sea buckthorn and aloe vera.
“This gives your skin both a golden hue and a delightful vitamin boost!” says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
With Golden Elixir Self Tan Drops, you choose how much color you want, while the ingredients provide a vitamin kick and a toning effect. Simply drop the product into your favorite cream or serum from M Picaut and count how many drops you need to achieve the sun-kissed look you desire.
“As easy as pie! Additionally, it revitalizes tired skin with fine vitamins from aloe vera and the super-berry sea buckthorn,” says Mette Picaut.
Many self-tanning products have different shades to choose from, but here, only one product is needed for the face and décolletage. The “less is more” principle that characterizes the philosophy behind all skincare products from M Picaut applies here too. A few products, packed with the finest ingredients, should have the power to do a lot for the skin.
You determine the number of drops you need by experimenting. Try 2–3 drops the first time and increase gradually to find the exact dose that suits you.
“The idea is to build up the dose. Apply a little every day until you achieve the result you like. This way, your newfound glow will look very natural,” says Mette Picaut.
Golden Elixir Self Tan Drops are fragrance-free, have a long shelf life, and contain a variety of exciting natural ingredients. How about the super-berry sea buckthorn, providing the skin with a vitamin C boost and recducing signs of aging, provitamin B5 for moisture, soothing, and repair, and aloe vera, which has healing and moisture-retaining properties while accelerating natural cell growth.
“I believe Golden Elixir Self Tan Drops will become a favorite for many! I love that it’s so easy to apply and provides an incredibly nice and natural result. Plus, it’s concentrated. A few drops moisturizes the skin wonderfully, just like a really good hydration serum should!”
Golden Elixir Self Tan Drops (30 ml) is available for purchase at authorized skincare therapists, spas, and selected webshops. The recommended price is 499 SEK at retailers.
Golden Elixir Self Tan Drops:
- Gradually builds up a sun-kissed complexion.
- Provides a discreet and natural look.
- Gives a deep hydration boost.
- Strengthens the skin’s barrier function.
Ingredients:
- Aloe vera deeply hydrates the skin.
- Sea buckthorn heals damaged skin and protects against harmful sun rays.
- DHA and erythrulose provide a sun-kissed complexion without sun exposure.
- Hydra complex with sugar derivatives xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, and xylitol restores and balances the skin’s moisture levels.
- Provitamin B5 stabilizes the skin’s barrier function, provides elasticity, soothes, and repairs.
How to use Golden Elixir Self Tan Drops:
- Choose a face cream or face serum.
- Drop or pump the right amount of your serum or cream directly into your palm.
- Add the recommended dose. Two to three drops are suitable to start with for the face. Gradually increase if necessary.
- Mix thoroughly. The drops should be well mixed in with serum or cream before applying to the skin.
- Apply. Distribute the mixture evenly over your face. Don’t forget the neck and décolletage.
- Wash hands. After application make sure to wash your hands thoroughly.
- Golden Elixir Self Tan Drops provide a gradual effect with visible results after around 4 hours.
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News from M Picaut: “Luxurious Herbal Teas with Beneficial Effects”
Ecoluxury Herbal Teas are blends filled with pure and organic herbs that balance the body, promote better sleep, and enhance skin health.
“Our herbal teas are both flavorful and beneficial. This is true beauty from the inside out!” says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
Thanks to these new functional herbal teas, the award-winning Swedish skincare series can offer an even more integrated and holistic approach to skincare.
“This is an exciting addition and a natural extension of our skincare products,” says Mette Picaut.
As a child, she cultivated sage, rosemary, and marigold in her own herb garden to dry and make tea. As an adult studying Chinese medicine, her fascination with the beneficial power of herbs continued, addressing everything from digestion to hormones.
“Calmness usually starts in the stomach, according to Chinese medicine. I believe most of us are aware that issues like stress, digestive problems, and hormonal issues can manifest on our skin. The skin is our largest detox organ and a mirror of our internal well-being,” says Mette Picaut.
Ecoluxury Herbal Teas from M Picaut Swedish Skincare come in three blends of organic herbs, designed with a focus on providing well-being to both body and soul.
“Our teas are made from 100% organically certified herbs. As pure and fine as possible, and of course, without any strange additives,” says Mette Picaut.
Calming Cocoon Balancing Herbal Tea balances and soothes the stomach. The blend includes green rooibos to stimulate metabolism. Chamomile, anise, and fennel have calming effects and alleviate potential stomach cramps, while rosehip and blueberry provide an antioxidant boost. Spearmint is relaxing for muscles and the stomach, can alleviate skin irritations, and contributes to firm skin, while dandelion improves liver and intestinal function as well as purifies the body.
Precious Nights Relaxing Herbal Tea promotes a good beauty sleep. Among the ingredients are calming passionflower, as well as lemon balm and lavender for deeper sleep and relaxation. Tonka bean and fenugreek are believed to reduce stress and promote relaxation, while orange and passion fruit add a delightful fragrance and flavor.
Skin Beauty Boosting Herbal Tea is invigorating and provides the skin with extra glow through sea buckthorn, marigold, sage, and chamomile, which strengthen the skin’s collagen and elasticity. Other exciting ingredients include Sencha tea, one of the most popular green teas in Japan, enjoyed for an even skin tone and slowing down aging. White peony tea (Pai Mu Tan) is rich in antioxidants and makes the skin more resistant to environmental factors. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help sensitive or problematic skin. Rose petals are believed to help skin cells stay young and fresh.
Each tea blend comes in 100 grams of loose weight and is of such high quality that it can be brewed three times. One package is sufficient for about 50 cups of tea.
“Herbs enhance our resistance, provide more health, and calm our minds. I hope our teas will inspire people to live a more balanced life, from the inside out. Plus, they taste fantastic!” says Mette Picaut.
Ecoluxury Herbal Teas (100 grams) are available for purchase at authorized skincare therapists, spas, and selected webshops. The recommended price is 199 SEK/box at retailers.
Calming Cocoon Balancing Herbal Tea
Soothing and balancing for the stomach.
Ingredients:
- Green rooibos stimulates metabolism.
- Chamomile, anise, and fennel are calming and can relieve stomach cramps.
- Rosehip and blueberry provide an antioxidant boost.
- Spearmint is relaxing for muscles and the stomach, can alleviate skin irritations, and contribute to firm skin.
- Dandelion can improve liver and intestinal function and purify the body.
Precious Nights Relaxing Herbal Tea
Promotes relaxation and a good night’s sleep.
Ingredients:
- Green and red rooibos provide antioxidants, protect the skin from aging, and are said to be beneficial for acne, redness, or other skin conditions.
- Passionflower has calming effects.
- Lemon balm and lavender for deeper sleep and relaxation.
- Tonka bean, fenugreek, and lemon balm are believed to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
- Marigold has healing properties for the skin.
- Orange and passion fruit add a wonderful fragrance and flavor.
Skin Beauty Boosting Herbal Tea
Mildly invigorating, providing nourishment for the skin from the inside out.
Ingredients:
- Sea buckthorn, marigold, sage, chamomile strengthen the skin’s collagen and elasticity from within.
- White peony tea improves skin elasticity.
- Sencha, the green beauty tea from Japan, is said to slow down aging and provide porcelain-like skin.
- Rose petals are believed to help skin cells from aging.
How to brew Mette’s herbal tea:
- Use fresh water from a cold tap.
- Boil up to approximately 90–100°C. (For herbal healing effects, use 70°C hot water.)
- In a teapot: brew the tea for 10–20 minutes. / In a cup: let the herbal tea steep for 5–8 minutes.
- Enjoy!
- Recommended dosage: 1–3 cups per day. (Not suitable for children or pregnant women.)
Mette’s tips!
- Herbal tea is preferably brewed in a teapot. In a pot, the herbs have plenty of room to swell, providing a richer flavor!
- Add a slice of lemon or a little honey to enhance the taste.
- The tea can be brewed again up to 3 times.
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How hard can it be to develop a CBD product in 2023?
Magazine Scandinavian Mind askes founder Mette Picaut on lessons learned launching her first CBD product in 2023…
How hard can it be to develop a CBD product in 2023? Trickier than you may think, just ask Mette Picaut.
Mette Picaut is the founder and CEO of skincare brand M Picaut, based on the Swedish west coast and launched in 2010.
— The most challenging was that, in the beginning, everyone is like petting you on your shoulder like a little kitten, saying how brave you are and that ’this is so great’, she says. Then, after some time, the kitten is not as cute anymore. That’s when the hard work starts, when you have to prove something. When I met men in my own age, they always wanted to help me, rescue me, saying that they could invest — ’because you won’t do this yourself’… That anger was really healthy. It made me start to study business school instead and work much harder than I was supposed to do, which was challenging. That middle part, when you’re just the brand but you can’t really afford to produce a lot of things that you want to do and you have to do everything yourself, is tough. And then, you come over that, and when I could employ my first skin therapist everything was starting to change. Today we have four of them, full time.
And a healthy business.
— Yeah. And when you have the language, I can always talk to a banker with a banker’s word. Now, it’s easier.
M Picaut just launched Galactic Glow CBD Moisturizer, inspired by the glow from The Milky Way and a product that was challenging to develop in more than way.
— I have a teenage daughter who’s using a lot of metallic and glittery products but since I’m 56, I can’t really use them. So, I decided to make something that was just like the skies and the stars; not too much, but still very beautiful and pleasant for the mature women, says Picaut. She continues:
— For the key ingredients, I love sea buckthorn — it’s like an ingredient with ingredients inside with so many active parts. That is one of the key actives. And Scandinavian people has a harsh environment. It’s very cold and it’s very warm inside. So I’m always looking for something that’s calms the skin and build the barrier and here, it’s the beta-glucans. Pentavitin is an ECOCERT product from France and when you put on the skin, you can’t wash it away. It’s lasting for 72 hours, binding with the carotenoids, which makes it very powerful as a moisturizer.
— I have MS, multiple sclerosis, so during the last years, I’ve tried a lot of ways to get better. I didn’t find CBD oils very beneficial. But when I looked at it for the skin, I thought it was interesting, so I decided to find a way that was as safe as possible. In Sweden, we’re very restrictive when it comes to Swedish Medical Products Agency, so I had a close contact with them. The lab in the Swedish factory actually also got a little scared when I mentioned CBD so I had to calm them as well, making them very involved in the project.
— It’s picked from the hemp oil and is both calming and antiinflammatory. This is also hopefully not something that is going to be forbidden. I always try to think very long term with everything I do. It’s like you’re building a house — you don’t want to put it down in a couple of years. So, I’m like an architect in the skincare industry, building something nice and long lasting.
What can you say about your contact with the authorities and how they look upon CBD as an ingredient?
— It made me think about the cowboys in the end of the 19th century that went to dig gold in the US. It’s like a wild, wild west. And it’s such a big topic for them, in Sweden and in the European Union, and they don’t know where to start. Since we belong to EU, the Swedish authorities are waiting for the EU to act, so therefore, it’s hard to get some limits (of the CBD dose, Ed’s note). So I made this in my Swedish way, which is the careful way — also because of my long term thinking. I then tried something that had a very high dose of CBD from some Danish company, and I got pimples. So, I suppose this is like everything else — a higher dose doesn’t have to be better for the skin.
— We have a client in Berlin and they were really happy to get the product. But another really nice one, in San Francisco, said no, so it depends on what part of the States that you’re in. It might be because they also have a web shop, so when it comes to export, it’s been a little shaky up and down, Picaut concludes.
If we look at 2024, what ingredients are you the most curious of?
— That’s a tricky one! I usually try not to be the first one with everything, because I was trained as a nurse and when you go to the university, you really want to see proof first. There’s so much marketing and stuff — I’m looking at what goes on and then I’m trying to try myself and read about it. It’s a bit of a slow process.
You look at hundreds of ingredients and then you end up with sea buckthorn.
— Exactly!
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News from M Picaut: “Light-reflecting Minerals for Magical Glow”
A glamorous fusion between facial cream and illuminating makeup base. Galactic Glow CBD Moisturiser takes care of the skin and adds a subtle shimmer.
“The most beautiful thing is natural skin, and this product highlights just that!” says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
The trend of extra facial glow has taken the beauty world by storm. Now it’s here; an organic luxury version with light-reflecting minerals and nourishing CBD oil from the award-winning skincare series M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
“Our Galactic Glow CBD Moisturiser works as both a facial cream and highlighter, all in one. It appears as a lightly tinted day cream, but when applied, it melts into the skin, leaving a subtle shimmer that enhances your look. Also, it contains nourishing ingredients that take care of the skin,” says Mette Picaut.
The superberry sea buckthorn is packed with vitamin C, which revitalizes dull and tired skin, and the CBD oil hydrates and supports sensitive skin while protecting against oxidative stress and combating signs of aging. CBD is short for cannabidiol, an active compound extracted from hemp and used in Asia for thousands of years to alleviate skin conditions.
“I’ve been curious about CBD oil for a long time because I’ve heard so many positive things about it. It gives the skin a healthy glow, can heal various skin issues, and has rejuvenating properties. It fits perfectly into our concept of thoughtful eco-luxury,” says Mette Picaut.
The CBD oil used in Galactic Glow CBD Moisturiser is THC-free and extracted from organic hemp rich in omega fatty acids and vitamins. Together with carefully selected emollients, this creates a magical light-reflecting shimmer on the skin.
“The ‘less is more’ principle is important to me in everything we do. The fundamental idea was to offer a glamorous ‘glitter product’ that could serve as makeup and also as a CBD cream with nourishing properties. Galactic Glow CBD Moisturiser instantly revitalizes your face and provides a radiant glow without making the skin feel greasy,” says Mette Picaut.
Naming their latest heavenly skin care star “galaxy” felt natural, especially considering Mette’s fascination with space.
“It contains a multitude of tiny, exquisite pigments; it’s almost like a mini-galaxy with stardust that sparkles on the skin! I believe anyone looking to give their skin a little extra boost and glow during fall and winter will love it!”
Galactic Glow CBD Moisturiser
- Gives the skin a radiant luminosity and glow.
- Shields against oxidative stress, which combats signs of aging.
- Abundant nourishing fatty acids make the skin softer and smoother.
- Soothes stressed skin and alleviates skin irritations.
Ingredients:
- CBD oil (THC-free) has calming and anti-inflammatory properties, which can fight signs of aging.
- Light-reflecting minerals provide a fantastic luminosity.
- Sea buckthorn is anti-inflammatory and have an anti-aging effect.
- Squalane helps preserve moisture and elasticity in the skin.
- Jojoba oil provides a velvety-smooth surface.
- Beta-glucans soothes skin irritation and redness. Calms sensitive skin.
- Pentavitin deeply moisturises.
- Hyaluronic acid (veg.) strengthens the skin and contributes to hydration, healing, and elasticity.
How to use – Mette’s tips:
“Dab a little on cheekbones, the tip of your nose, and eyelids, or try applying it all over your face! This is a product where I really want to encourage you to be creative and try something new. As a subtle touch on top of your makeup, on its own as an extra highlighter, or completely as a base cream, primer, or on top of your favorite cream. Only your imagination sets the limits!”
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News from M Picaut: ” Moisturising facial toner with aquamarine crystal”
Aquamarine Bliss Treatment Toner is a new generation facial toner with a treatment effect. Thanks to its serum-like consistency and vitamin-rich ingredients such as cloudberry, prebiotics and aquamarine crystal.
– This is an advanced facial toner that treats and moisturises your skin on multiple levels,” says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
M Picaut Swedish Skincare launches Aquamarine Bliss Treatment Toner. A blend of facial toner and serum with cloudberry, prebiotics and aquamarine crystal.
She describes the new facial toner Aquamarine Bliss Treatment Toner as a “hybrid between facial toner and serum” in a spray bottle.
– One of our skincare therapists suggested that we would create a new facial toner that was “more” than just a facial toner and almost like a treatment, says Mette Picaut.
The result is Aquamarine Bliss Treatment Toner. A new type of facial toner with a serum-like consistency that both moisturises and protects the skin. Prebiotics and oat extract calm and strengthen, vitamin C-rich berries like cloudberry and sea buckthorn moisturise and give the skin new energy, and B-Circadin, extract from the flower Lespedeza Capitata, protects the skin from pollution and the blue light from computers and screens.
– This is a versatile and advanced facial toner that deeply moisturises and takes care of fine lines while protecting, calming and providing a more even skin tone, says Mette Picaut.
One of the new exciting ingredients, which also gave the facial toner its name, is the sea blue crystal aquamarine.
– Aquamarine has a translucent blue color and is said to have been a good luck charm and protection to sailors. It is rich in minerals and trace elements that are beneficial to the skin, says Mette Picaut.
Other new ingredients are B-Circadin and rose water. B-Circadin is an extract from the flower Lespedeza Capitata and reduces signs of tired skin as well as protects against blue light. Rose water with its high antioxidant content accelerates collagen production in the skin, moisturises, calms and heals as well as reduces the risk of pigmentation.
– This is the facial toner for you who crave advanced organic and luxurious skincare with extra everything in terms of moisturisers, content and function. Perfect for your daily skincare routine, but also to fix foundation or mineral powder and give a lasting makeup and a fine surface. Great in front of the computer, says Mette Picaut.
– Also, it has a subtle, fresh slightly zesty, rose scent that is completely addictive. Simply put, a real wow-water!
Aquamarine Bliss Treatment Toner
- Deeply moisturises.
- Fills out fine lines.
- Protects the skin from blue light and pollution.
- Calms and strengthens the skin barrier.
- Gives clearer skin and an even skin tone.
Ingredients:
- Aquamarine crystal is rich in minerals and trace elements.
- Cloudberry gives new energy and a more even skin tone. Reduces sensitivity, redness and acne.
- Rose water accelerates collagen production, soothes redness and strengthens the skin.
- B-Circadin reduces signs of tired skin and protects from blue light.
- Sea buckthorn extract is anti-inflammatory and has an anti-aging effect.
- Prebiotics nourish the skin’s good bacteria and balance skin problems.
- Pentavitin deeply hydrates.
- Hyaluronic acid stimulates collagen and elastin production for firmer skin.
- Oat extract soothes and helps problem skin such as acne and psoriasis. With anti-inflammatory and moisturising benefits.
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News from M Picaut: “Face mask with Swedish algae, Nordic cotton and rock crystal”
Rock Crystal Clear Treatment Mask is a mild but yet effective face mask with algae, Nordic cotton and rock crystal that is aimed at more than one generation.
– It works both as a cleansing face mask for the teenager and as a glow mask for mom and dad, says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
The new double-action face mask Rock Crystal Clear Treatment Mask from the Swedish skin care line M Picaut has a wide range of use. It helps problem prone skin with its exfoliating effect which deeply cleanses and minimizes impurities, as well as moisturizes, soothes and calmes the skin.
– This is a tribute to our concept “Less is more” that runs through the entire skin care line, and to the modern spot treatment and cleansing mask. Also, it deeply moisturizes instead of drying out the skin, says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
Some of the exciting ingredients in Rock Crystal Clear Treatment Mask include algae from the Swedish West Coast, Nordic Cotton and rock crystal.
– I was standing on a mountain in Bohuslän looking out over the beautiful Swedish archipelago with the Nordic cotton swaying in the wind. Then and there, I knew it was time to create a skin care product based on our fantastic Swedish ingredients with our traditional medicine, says Mette Picaut.
Rock crystal is rich in minerals and trace elements that balance the skin. The mineral-rich algae, which are grown in Kungshamn, Sweden have a unique ability to bind moisture in the skin as well as a cleansing effect and protecting the skin from impurities. The wild Nordic cotton has long been known for its soothing properties on sensitive skin.
– The face mask contains the same wildflowers that grow on the coast where I live and the algae from Kungshamn give the skin an incredible boost of moisture and minerals, says Mette Picaut. The result is a problem-solving face mask with acids and minerals that makes the skin clean, smooth and gives lots of radiance.
– This is a mild, yet effective, mask that is like magic to problem prone skin. Also, it gives a glow and soothes the skin. You simply become silky smooth in a way that is difficult to describe. The formula is rich and almost creamy, says Mette Picaut.
Rock Crystal Clear Treatment Mask
- Double-action peeling and glow mask.
- Deep cleansing.
- Minimizes impurities and pores.
- Gives clearer and silky-smooth skin.
- Normalizes the skin’s sebum production.
- Reduces inflammation and balances the skin.
- Repairs and strengthens collagen production.
- Moisturizes and nourishes.
Ingredients:
- Silica, from algae grown on the Swedish West Coast, protects against harmful UV radiation, provides moisture and has a cleansing effect.
- Active carbon deeply cleanses.
- Wild Nordic cotton soothes and protects the skin.
- Rock crystal is rich in minerals and trace elements that balance the skin.
- Prebiotics nourish the skin’s good bacteria.
- Sulphur balances sebum production and soothes and reduces redness.
- Natural salicylic acid (BHA) and lactobionic acid (PHA) exfoliate gently yet effectively.
- Diatomaceous earth repairs collagen, provides plenty of minerals and helps with skin conditions such as acne and eczema.
- Broccoli oil softens and nourishes.
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News from M Picaut: “Golden cleansing balm with Amber och Cloudberry”
Golden Amber Probiotic Cleansing Balm is a cleansing balm and make-up remover that strengthens, calms and protects the skin.
– To cleanse our skin is an important part of our skin care. Everyone has the right to a balanced skin! says Mette Picaut, the founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
The idea behind the latest product in the many-times-awarded skin care line M Picaut, was born thank to Mette Picaut’s teen age daughter.
– She wondered why we didn’t have a make-up remover. And when she wanted to buy a product from another big brand, I realized that we needed to develop our own product – and a better product than the ones out on the market! says Mette Picaut.
In the process of producing the Golden Amber Probiotic Cleansing Balm, her daughter Ella became both her greatest inspiration and harshest critic. The result is a make-up remover and cleansing balm that is gentle yet effective. As it removes dirt, waterproof mascara, sunscreen and other makeup products, it also has a calming effect on sensitive skin.
– This cleanser is very close to my heart. I hope other mothers and daughters also will love and appreciate it. And men too, of course! It’s a unisex product that suits anyone who wants to cleanse the skin in a new way, says Mette.
The less-is-more-principle is the philosophy behind the brand M Picaut; that fewer products, loaded with the finest ingredients, shall do more for the skin.
– Golden Amber Probiotic Cleansing Balm contains moisturizers, pre- and probiotics, vitamin-rich oils and fine extracts. All the thing that the skin loves – which has become our hallmark.
For the younger skin, a sebum-regulating complex helps to balance the skin and prevent acne problems. It also makes the skin feel less oily during the day. Bisabolol, which is extracted from Chamomile, is known for its soothing properties and provides balance, calmness and moisture. It also prevents inflammation and is especially suited for people with sensitive skin, acne, redness, rosacea and psoriasis.
For the more mature skin, the ingredients Sea Buckthorn and Cloudberry raise the vitamin C levels on the skin. Amber extract gives luster and vitality as well as strengthens and protects the skin. Bisabolol stimulates the skin’s collagen production, deeply moisturizes and minimizes surface dryness.
– Golden Amber Probiotic Cleansing Balm is a creamy golden balm, melting away all traces of make-up as the skin becomes soft and moisturized. The scent is honey-smooth and pleasant, says Mette Picaut.
She compares the sensation, to cleanse your face with Golden Amber Probiotic Cleansing Balm, to a spa experience.
This is a luxurious, soothing yet effective everyday cleanser for anyone who wants to freshen up the skin, wipe away impurities and at the same time get a lot of moisture and luster!
Golden Amber Probiotic Cleansing Balm
- Make-up remover and cleanser in one.
- Cleanses gently yet effectivly, without disturbing the skin.
- Strengthens the skin’s microbiome.
- Balances the skin, gives radiance and suppleness.
- Deeply moisturizing.
Key ingredients
- Amber extract strengthens and protects the skin.
- Prebiotics and probiotics support the skin’s good bacteria and balance any skin problems.
- Cloudberry, a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin.
- Sea Buckthorn boost the skin with vitamin C and prevents signs of aging.
- Apricot kernel oil nourishes and makes the skin velvety soft and supple.
- Bisabolol, an active substance in Chamomile with calming effect on sensitive skin and anti-inflammatory properties. Stimulates the skin’s own collagen production while deeply moisturizing to minimizes surface dryness.
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“Empowering Women” – Fair Trade Sheabutter
The Shea Butter in M Picaut’s products comes from a Ghanian women’s cooperative. The Fair Trade business empowers the women and give them a stabil income.
Shea Butter is natural and vegan with amazing and moisturizing nourishing properties. The butter comes from the African Shea nut. There, it has been used for thousands of years as lamp oil, in cooking and for skin care.
The Shea Butter in our products come from a Ghanian women’s cooperative. The business give these women increased confidence and a stable income. And with that comes better living conditions.
The process starts with the women collecting the nuts, sorting and finally washing them. It is important to throw away bad nuts to ensure a butter of the finest quality. The knowledge has been passed on for generations. After processing the nuts according to traditional methods, you get a nutritious and moisturizing butter with high levels of fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants.
The antioxidants may help protect the body’s cells from free radicals.
Shea Butter may also help protect against UV-rays from the sun. Natural vitamins A and E are known to have an anti-aging effect on the skin. The production of collagen is stimulated, the skin is well nourished and moisturized to prevent fine lines and wrinkles.
Shea butter is quickly absorbed into the skin and very beneficial for dry skin. Also good for the pregnant belly and also on children’s sensitive skin.
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News from M Picaut: “Serum with bakuchiol gives magical glow”
Gold Magician Firming Oil is an oil-based serum with the “natural retinol” bakuchiol and carotenoids that give the skin a deep, golden skin tone.
– The result is a firmer complexion with a magical glow, says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut Swedish Skincare.
Gold Magician Firming Oil is the new gold nugget from the acclaimed skin care series M Picaut. The name is a wink to the golden glow the skin gets thanks to Carotenoids from the carrot. The serum also contains Bakuchiol, often called “natural Retinol”, which gives an anti-aging effect and reduces wrinkles and fine lines.
– Bakuchiol is an incredibly exciting ingredient. This is the first time we use it in one of our products and it feels like a perfect piece of the puzzle in our skin care series, says Mette Picaut.
Bakuchiol is found naturally in various plants and has a documented anti-aging effect on the skin that is similar to that of synthetic Retinol, but without the side effects such as flaking, itching and irritation.
Together with a complex of natural Vitamin A from Rosehip, Sea Buckthorn and Apricot kernel, it evens out skin tone, reduces dark circles under the eyes and diminishes signs of aging. Carotenoids from Carrot seeds and Carrot root give the skin a natural deep, golden glow and protect against blue light from our screens which in the long run can make the skin more fragile.
– Carotenoids gets rid of dull skin tone and provide an anti-inflammatory effect that slows down skin aging and reduces sensitivity, says Mette Picaut.
She compares the development of the new serum to the art of “washing gold”, where the gold nuggets filled with ideas and knowledge over the years, have been filtered out.
– My philosophy “Less is more” has been with me since the very beginning, just over ten years ago; that rather fewer products should have the power to give, and do, a great lot for the skin. Gold Magician Firming Oil is proof of that.
The name “Gold Magician” comes from Mette’s fascination with Alchemy, something that also inspired the serum.
– In my 20’s, I read the book “The Alchemist” by Paolo Coelho and was captivated by the idea that everything can be evolved, both on the inside and the outside. A large part of my life has been about following and developing my intuition, something I also use in the development of our skin care products, says Mette Picaut.
Gold Magician Firming Oil is also a love tribute to the all the dermatologists who use M Picaut’s skin care series in their treatments.
– The sense of touch is incredibly important and healing, it is the dermatologists who create real magic. It is my mission to make sure the are equipped with the very finest products as tools!
Gold Magician Firming Oil (30 ml) is available for purchase from authorized dermatologists, spas and selected online shops. Recommended price is SEK 849 SEK at retailers.
Gold Magician Firming Oil
- Gives a glow and a warmer skin tone.
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
- Makes the skin firmer and more resilient.
- Protects from blue screen light and external contaminants.
- Deeply moisturizes.
- Used morning and / or evening after cleaning.
Ingredients
- Bakuchiol, a “natural Retinol” increases the production of collagen and elastin.
- Carotenoids provide deep, golden skin tone and protect against blue light.
- Squalene has antioxidant properties, retains moisture in the skin and reduces pigmentation.
- Wild Yams and natural Phytosterols strengthen and soothe the skin barrier.
- Rosehip oil is rich in essential fatty acids and gives dry skin a healthy glow.
- Sea Buckthorn gives the skin a Vitamin C boost and reduces signs of ageing.
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Two Time Champion
It is M Picaut that applies, when the dermatologist can choose for himself. In this year’s edition of the Skincare Professionals Awards, our locally produced eco-luxury won in two of seven categories.
– Incredible! That picky professionals choose our products says something about our brand! says Mette.
The Skincare Professionals Awards are arranged by SHR, the Swedish Dermatologists’ National Organization. And it was also professional dermatologists who sat on the jury and chose between 88 products from 19 different companies in this year’s edition of the competition. When the winners were announced, M Picaut won first prize in two out of the seven categories. Crème de la Crème Body Lotion was the Body Care of the Year and Rose Quartz Supreme Probiotic Rich Cream won the Moisturiser of the Year.
– We are so incredibly happy to win in these two heavy categories. Also, no other brand won two awards, it almost feels unreal! says Mette Picaut, CEO and founder of M Picaut.
Why do you think M Picaut’s products won?
– Our skin care products deliver both effective results and sensual pleasure. It has been our goal since the beginning, to develop clean, locally produced and professional products that give as great results as possible, with as little impact on the environment as possible.
How big is it to win in the Skincare Professionals Awards?
– It’s huge. Authorized dermatologists stand for knowledge, quality and security and this it is the 65th anniversary of the national organization. These awards are not only a boost for Swedish, locally produced skin care, but also for our dermatologist customers. They are our local heroes in these special times. Our products in the hands of a dermatologist give magical results!
Winner of Body Care of the Year 2020: Crème de la Crème Body Lotion
The Jury: “Is like chocolate – you never get enough! The scent means that you never want any other body cream. That you also become fantastically soft is just a bonus. ”
Mette: “This is the new generation of Less is more that covers many areas. It cares for quenched, tight, dry skin, as well as soothing redness and irritation of the sensitive. Rich in vitamins A, C and E due to apricot kernel oil and super berry sea buckthorn. Lovely scent of lemon myrtle that also has an antibacterial effect, which is not so bad in these strange times. Function and bliss in one! ”
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News from M Picaut: “A multi serum with pearl extract and PHA acid”
Pearl Luminous Gentle PHA Serum – a new serum with mineral-rich pearl extract, soothing licorice root and vitamin C bomb Indian gooseberry from the acclaimed skin care brand M Picaut Swedish Skincare. The new Pearl Luminous Gentle PHA Serum is mild, yet effective, improves pigmentation and gives a fresh radiance.
– This is the serum I’ve dreamt of! says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut.
Pearl Luminous Gentle PHA Serum is the new star from M Picaut, this fall. Pearl extract, AHA and PHA acid and licorice root, among other things, evens out skin tone, deeply hydrates the skin and provides a gentle but long-term effective refreshment.
– This serum is something I have longed for. It treats pigment spots and evens out skin tone in a natural way, thanks to AHA and PHA acid, licorice root, Indian gooseberry and mineral-rich pearl extract. The advanced complex is truly magical when it comes to deeply hydrating the skin, says Mette Picaut.
– There has been a lack of an extra mild serum with AHA and PHA acid on the market.
Many of us have sensitive skin, it felt important to develop a serum that is as gentle as possible to our skin, yet gives that deep effect.
The PHA acid is mild and boosts the skin hydration, while the AHA acids provide an anti-aging effect and gentle exfoliation of the skin. The result is a serum that you can use both day and night and that evens out skin tone, gives new radiance and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Pearl Luminous Gentle PHA Serum also contains betaglucans which make the skin more resistant while soothing redness and skin irritations.
– This is a wonderful multi serum in so many ways. On the one hand it is an anti-age serum that improves fine lines and wrinkles, on the other hand it improves skin texture. But not to forget, it also diminishes pigment spots and gives the skin radiance and elasticity.
The pearl extract is rich in antioxidants and has soothing properties while licorice root minimizes redness and brightens pigment spots. The Indian gooseberry is a real vitamin C bomb. A single berry contains eight times more vitamin C than an orange. Like the AHA and PHA acid, it improves pigmentation, evens out skin tone and has a firming effect.
– We have a clear goal for all our products; to work long-term, without disturbing the skin too much. It is always the best way for reaching best results, says Mette Picaut.
Well-thought-out eco-luxury that surprises and gives a long-term effect, yet kind to both people and environment, is the basic idea behind the entire M Picaut skin care series.
– We live in a strange time where it is very important to take care of yourself, but also to take care of others. Being kind goes a long way. This is what this product is all about and what it stands for. We should all feel like a pearl in life!
Pearl Luminous Gentle PHA Serum (30 ml) is available from authorized dermatologists, spas and selected online shops. Recommended price is SEK 849 at retailers. (Available in cabin size for salons and spas, 150 ml.)
Pearl Luminous Gentle PHA Serum:
- Impoves pigmentation.
- Minimizes redness.
- Gives an even and clear skin tone.
- Deeply moisturizes.
- Softens fine lines and wrinkles.
- For normal, mature, dry and / or sensitive skin.
- Used morning and / or evening after cleaning.
Pearl extract is rich in antioxidants and has calming properties.
Lactobionic Acid (PHA) retains moisture and is suitable for sensitive skin.
Mandelic Acid (AHA) has anti inflammatory properties.
Glycolic Acid (AHA) is deep acting and reduces wrinkles and fine lines.
Lacto Acid (AHA) improves skin’s moisture levels and reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Licorice Root (Eco) improves pigmentation, reduces redness and has soothing properties.
Indian Gooseberry (Eco) high levels of Vitamin C protects against oxidative stress.
Betaglucan Reduces skin irritation och redness. Prepares sensitive skin in case of stress, when exfoliating.
Hyaluronic acid – low molecular improves skin tone, elasticity and gives a plumping effect.
Hyalurocinc acid high – molecular (Veg.) creates an effective hydra barrier and has anti age properties. Dramatically increases the skin’s ability to bind moisture.
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Drops de luxe with ruby and niacinamide
Ruby Passion Probiotic Lifting Serum – a new serum by the awarded skincare line M Picaut Swedish Skincare, who is also celebrating a 10 year anniversary. Niacinamide, with anti-age properties, and red ruby with glowing warmth, are two of the ingredients in M Picaut’s new Ruby Passion Probiotic Lifting Serum.
– We are celebrating our 10th anniversary and ruby is the perfect symbol for what we stand for. Making skincare with passion! says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO of M Picaut.
The Swedish skincare line M Picaut is celebrating their 10th year in business with an exiting launch of the luxurious serum Ruby Passion Probiotic Lifting Serum.
– Last fall we launched two facial creams with probiotics and gems, and these two products have become best sellers since then. Now it’s time for the little sister, a serum made of drops de luxe. We have been perfecting this formula for years and it feels amazing to be able to release the product now. says Mette Picaut.
The serum gives an intense och deep anti-age boost thanks to niacinamide, several ceramides, hyaluronic acid and squalane. The formula also contains ruby, a precious gem said to strengthen and nourish the skin for a more vibrantly energized complexion.
– Personally this intensely red ruby stands for passion and vitality, but above all, the love for what we. Eco luxury skincare that shows results and is gentle to your skin as well as our nature. says Mette Picaut.
Niacinamide, the active vitamin B3, fortifies the skin barrier and strengthens the outer skin barrier, minimises pores and improves overall skin condition.
– Niacinamide boosters are very trendy right now. They calm, repair and lift your skin. Ruby Passion Probiotic Lifting Serum contains such high levels of niacinamide that we pretty much could have launched it as a booster. But I always think “less is more”. One product with many functions give us a smarter content and less products on the shelf. So much better for both humans and the environment. says Mette Picaut.
Ceramides occur naturally in our skin and keeps it supple and smooth, but as we grow older we lose some of the ceramides.
–The serum is made by a complex based on three natural ceramides. It helps regenerate skin elasticity and also gives an anti-age effect.
Pre-and postbiotic maintain and energizes strengthens the skins own microflora, for a healthier and more resistent skin. Combined with hyaluronic acid, which stimulates the skins own collagen production, and hydrating squalene the result is a anti-age serum that both strengthens and deeply moisturizes the skin djupet.
– A serum should feel like a high-end piece made of finest silk, light and luxurious, yet effective. Ruby Passion Probiotic Lifting Serum builds up your skin, both from the inside out. And from the outside and in. says Mette Picaut.
– Basically locally produced skincare with extra everything, and some more!
Ruby Passion Probiotic Lifting Serum (30 ml) is available at licensed beauticians, spas and selected web shops.
- Deep anti-age boost.
- Strengthens, calms and balances your skin.
- Softens fine lines.
- Deeply hydrates.
- Smooths the skin.
- For normal, mature, dry, mixed and/or dry skin.
- To be used morning and/or evening after cleansing.
- Vegan.
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Two new facial moisturisers by Mette Picaut: “Probiotics and Gemstones will strengthen your skin”.
M Picaut Swedish Skincare is now launching two new moisturisers; Rose Quartz Supreme Probiotic Rich Cream and Amethyst Obsession Probiotic Balancing Cream. The moisturisers are based on Prebiotic and Probiotic that help maintain and strengthen the skin.
– From the very start, we have developed nourishing and anti inflammatory skincare. So this feels like a natural step in this direction, says Mette Picaut, founder of the successful Swedish brand.
Rose Quartz Supreme Probiotic Rich Cream is a repairing and strengthening cream with anti-age effect for normal, sensitive or unbalanced skin. Amethyst Obsession Probiotic Balancing Cream on the other hand is a calming and healing cream for oily, combination, normal or problem prone skin.
– Amethyst Obsession Probiotic Balancing Cream is a lighter cream that suits women and men of all ages, especially people with oily or combination skin. Rose Quartz Supreme Probiotic Rich Cream is made for the dryer skin type and contains two different sized molecules of Hyaluronic Acid. The smaller size is more effective on the deeper levels and slows down ageing. While the larger sized molecules has amazing moisturising properties, says Mete Picaut.
Both products contain Prebiotic; the important nourishment for good bacteria, and Probiotic; bacteria that maintain and strengthens the skin’s own natural micro flora in which leads to a healthier and more resilient skin.
– I have been paying attention to these good bacteria for a few years now, since they started to pop up in both anti inflammatory food and skin care. Rose Quartz Supreme Probiotic Rich Cream and Amethyst Obsession Probiotic Balancing Cream both contain high levels of Prebiotics that nourish the good bacteria. This leads to a stronger and better protective barrier by increasing the skin’s own oxygen intake for a more firm and healthy skin.
Another main ingredient in the two newly released products is Squalene which is an excellent hydrant and is found naturally in our skin. Squalene is quickly absorbed, has very high emollient and improves elasticity. It is also considered as a potent antioxidant as it naturally protects against UV-rays and fights pigmentation.
– The combination of Pre- and Probiotic together with high levels of Squalene, hydra bomb complex Pentavitine and different sized Hyaluronic Acids is simply an amazing formula. And in the decomposition of Probiotic there are more benefits for the skin; new substances with great properties such as Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides and Vitamins that all improve skin’s own glow, hydration levels and production of collagen, says Mette Picaut.
Gemstones are other very exiting ingredients in our two products. In Rose Quartz Supreme Probiotic Rich Cream there Rose Quartz to calm and balance and in Amethyst Obsession Probiotic Balancing Cream you have the purple Amethyst in combination with the Probiotic formula to reduce inflammation and redness.
Our skincare is known to build and strengthen the skin, especially sensitive skin. From the very start we have always looked for gentle yet effective innovative Bio Tech ingredients.
With Rose Quartz Supreme Probiotic Rich Cream and Amethyst Obsession Probiotic Balancing Cream we hope that we will able to add more value! says Mette Picaut.
Amethyst Obsession Probiotic Balancing Cream
• A light cream with the new generation of Prebiotic, Probiotic and Postbiotic.
• Strengthens skin’s own microbiome for at calmer and more balanced skin.
• Semi precious stone Amethyst, in combination with Probiotic formula, reduces inflammation and redness.
• Squalene, Hyaluronic Acid and Pentavitine increases skin’s hydration levels.
• A day and night cream for a stronger and healthier skin.
• Vegan.
• Use morning and evening after cleansing.
• For oily, combination, normal or problem prone skin.
Rose Quartz Supreme Probiotic Rich Cream
• Luxuriously rich cream with the new generation of Prebiotic, Probiotic and Postbiotic.
• Deeper level anti ageing.
• Strengthens skin’s own microbiome.
• Hyaluronic Acid stimulates collagen- and elastin production for a firmer skin.
• Pentavitin ensures deep hydration and removes fine lines.
• Semi precious stone Rose Quarts soothes and balances.
• Vegan.
• Use morning and evening after cleansing.
• For normal, sensitive or unbalanced skin in need of love and care.
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Fourth year in a row: M Picaut winner at Swedish Beauty Awards
The Swedish skincare brand M Picaut won again, for the fourth year in a row, at Swedens most prestigious beauty awards, Swedish Beauty Awards. The body peel mask Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask stood as a winner of the Body Product of the Year 2019.
– I love ”two-in-one”-products. This is ecoluxury as it’s best! says Mette Picaut, founder of the Swedish beauty sucess.
Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask won the category Body Product of the Year at Swedens most important beauty award, Swedish Beauty Awards 2019. This is the fourth year in a row that we find M Picaut’s organic skincare products as a winner and this was the statement of the jury:
”A long-lasting body cleanser in a tube that will transform any skin from dry croc inte silky smooth and moisturised – in a snap.”
– This sure is the Product of the Year. We’ve received amazing feed-back both from customers and skin therapists. Nothing beats a great skincare product that is both effective and gentle, says Mette Picaut, founder of the successful organic skincare line.
The idea behind Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask is to design a product that works as a facial treatment, but for the body. This is why it has both an exfoliating properties as well as the replenishing qualities of a beauty mask.
The Less-is-More concept is something that the Swedish skincare brand has been focusing on since the very beginning.
– You shouldn’t need unnecessary products on your bathroom shelves. To use fewer products that are easily combined makes sense today. A body mask and body exfoliator in one is great both for your skin and the environment.
Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask contains red grape seeds and natural salicylic acid from the willow bark, with double exfoliating effect, aloe vera with soothing, calming and healing properties, lemon myrtle with strong anti-bacterial qualities and M Picaut’s signature ingredient sea buckthorn, a real vitamin C and antioxidant booster.
The body exfoliator is a deep cleanser and purifies the pores. It does wonders to everything from dry elbows to dry legs and leaves the skin silky smooth. This is just like a SPA-treatment, except you can easily do i yourself at home, says Mette Picaut.
Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask is the fourth product in M Picaut’s line of body products and the last step of a perfect face treatment for the whole body.
Combined with the body oil Goodness Glow All Over Dry Oil, winner of the Body Product of the Year at the Swedish Beauty Awards 2018, and the body lotion Crème de la Crème Body Lotion it becomes the perfect ritual for your body and soul!
There are more exiting M Picaut products in the pipeline
– We are complementing our line with some probiotics in a nice combination. Coming this fall. Something I’ll tell you more about soon. Of course it’s done the M Picaut way, so it’s going to be special…
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M Picaut – winner of Body Product of the Year
The new body exfoliator Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask won Body Product of the Year at the 2019 Daisy Beauty Awards.
– This is the future of skincare; effective and locally produced ecoluxury says Mette Picaut, founder of the Swedish beauty success.
Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask was released in November 2018 and is the fourth product in the body line by M Picaut. It just won the category Body Product of the Year at the Swedish Daisy Beauty Award 2019.
”Who doesn’t want their body skincare products to give them a ”new you”? Presenting the shower product that works like a reset-button for your skin. A natural best friend in the bathroom for when you want to step out of the shower like a new person.” Those were the words of the 65 beauty-bloggers making up the jury of the Daisy Beauty Awards 2019.
– It is truly amazing to receive this prize and a double honour when it comes from a jury that consists of Swedens most recognised beauty elite. If anyone knows beauty products, it’s this jury, says Mette Picaut.
The idea behind Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask is that it should be like a facial treatment for the whole body. This is why it both exfoliates and pampers.
One of the ingredients is red grape seed which is a loving tribute to Mette’s husband Eric Picaut, Sales Manager at the head office of M Picaut in Gothenburg.
– Because Eric is from France, using grape seed extract is nod to his heritage. And as far as I know, we are the first Swedish skincare brand that uses this ingredient. This is of course part of our vision. To use the very best from Mother Nature and to offer cutting edge products, says Mette Picaut.
Grape seeds are rich in anti-oxidants, for example vitamin C with it’s anti-ageing properties and vitamin E which protects the skin from free radicals. The body peel mask also contains natural salicylic acid from willow which gently yet effectively removes old skin cells and boosts cellular rejuvenation. Willow bark has deep cleansing anti-inflammatory properties. Perfect for problem prone skin like keratosis polaris (bumpy skin on arms) and acne. It also strengthens the skin’s top barrier layer and retains moisture. Like all other M Picaut products the ingredients are organic and produced locally in Sweden.
– This award really shows us all that the green choice is just as effective as the ”usual stuff” on the shelves, or maybe even more so. Ecoluxury gives results, strengthens the barrier of the skin and is full of the very best nourishment, says Mette Picaut.
– I truly believe that this is the future of skincare, locally produced ecoluxury that gives more than expected. I have lots of new ideas and this award encourages me to continue.
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New position for Mr Picaut
It was love at first sight. Outside a metro station in Tokyo. Two children and 26 years later Mette’s and Eric’s love story continues. Now also a couple at work. This fall Eric started as a Sales Manager at the M Picaut office in Gothenburg.
Hi Eric. Tell us more about your new position.
– As a Sales Manager my roll will be to develop our organisation especially in sales and services. Take it to a new level.
What is your background?
– I’m originally from Saint Malo/Bretagne, north west of France and I have been working many years as an model all over the world, Paris, Milano and Tokyo. It was during a period in Japan I met Mette. She was in modelling business too so for a long time we travelled and worked together. I have always had an interest in fashion and I have been Store Manager at Henry Lloyd in Gothenburg and managed two stores for Tiger of Sweden. If I were to describe myself I would say that I am a social person and a driven problem solver that love working with service!
You’ve been with Mette since the very start of the M Picaut carrier. Has it been a lot of talks about skincare at home?
–Yes, Mette has always tried all the products on me and the children! I have also had a say when it comes to the scents. something that I’m good at and really enjoy. I have always been fascinated with Mettes ambitions and I am very proud and impressed of her hard work. She is so passionate and puts a lot of hours into creating the products. We have really been looking forward to working together and now is the time to make a dream come true. This is a new adventure for us both and to work together to take the company a step further.
M Picaut’s products are for both men and women. Why is mens’ skincare important to you?
– At the end of the day, it all comes down to taking care of yourself. No matter if you are a man or a woman. Just as much as I like dressing nicely, I like taking care of my skin. It makes me feel fresh. To have a workout, take a shower and use great skincare products for both body and face, put on a nice suit and go out and cease the day.All the scents in the M Picaut skincare line are unisex and the products are very effective for men as well as women. I can really recommend men to use these products.
What does your skincare routine look like?
– After a gym session I use Happy Sparkling Body Wash in the shower. For the face I use a few drops of Hydra Miracle Serum and some moisturiser, for exemple Skin Detox Moisturiser. In the evening I use the facial cleanser Glorious Green Foaming Cleanser, a great foaming cleanser with a wonderful scent and makes your skin feel fresh and clean after a long day of work. After that I use the ”Broccoli-Cream”, Skin Detox Moisturiser and Precious Eye Cream which is quickly absorbed into the skin.
Which is your favourite product?
– Actually… I have to pick two. Glorious Green Foaming Cleanser has such a great lemon scent and makes you feel fresh and clean, but Hydra Miracle Serum is also a product that I always keep in my gym bag.
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“A facial treatment for the body”
New:
Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask – new body product by the multi-awarded Swedish skincare line M Picaut.
Red wine grape seeds and natural salicylic acid from willow are exiting ingredients in M Picaut’s new body product.
– The idea behind our body line is to create like a facial treatment, but for the body.
Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask is one of our ”2-in-1” products that both exfoliates and gives your skin a beauty treatment, says Mette Picaut, founder and CEO at M Picaut.
Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask is the fourth product in the M Picaut skincare line. Previous products are: shower gel Happy Sparkling Body Wash, body oil Goodness Glow All Over Dry Oil and body lotion Crème de la Crème Body Lotion.
– The concept for our body line is Ecoluxury, premium products loaded with natural ingredients. Our new body exfoliant prepares the skin so that the other body products are better and deeper absorbed into the skin, says Mette Picaut, founder of the many times awarded skincare line made in Sweden.
One of the most exiting ingredients in the body peel mask is extracts from red wine grape seeds.
– My husband Eric, who also works for the company, is from France. This is of course a subtle shout out to him. As far as I know, M Picaut is the first Swedish skincare line that uses grape seeds, which is in line with our vision; to use only to best from Mother Nature and to offer cutting edge products.
Wine grape seeds are rich in anti oxidants, for example vitamin C with it’s anti-ageing properties and vitamin E which protects the skin from free radicals. Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask also contains natural salicylic acid from willow.
– I’m completely in love with this ingredient! The natural acids both gentle and extremely gentle, removes old deals skin cells, boosts cellular rejuvenation and gives the skin fresh, smooth and vitalised, says Mette Picaut.
Willow bark has deep cleansing anti-inflammatory properties. Perfect for problem prone skin like keratosis polaris (bumpy skin on arms) ans acne. It also strengthens the skins top barrier layer, retains moisture.
– This is really a product that suits many, from teenagers to men and women with mature skin. Basically a unisex product for all ages.
Other ingredients in the body peel mask are calming and soothing aloe vera, anti-bacterial lemon myrtle and M Picuat’s signature ingredient: sea buckthorn, loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants.
Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask (200 ml) is available with authorised resellers, spas and online stores.
Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask
- body peeling and beauty mask, a 2-in-1 product.
- Anti-age effect på huden med silkeslen yta.
- Suits men and women of all ages.
- Organic ingredients.
- Boosts cellular rejuvenation for a smoother skin.
- Extracts from grape seeds protect from free radicals.
- Deep cleansing natural salicylic acid from willow bark.
- Healing lemon myrtle for mature and blemished skin.
How to:
- Take a small amount of Amazing Effortless Body Peel Mask and massage onto damp skin.
- Leave the product on the skin for a few minutes.
- Rinse off with warm water.
- For sensitive skin: dilute the mask with a few drops of water, keep on adding a little water for a milder peeling. Massage lightly and rinse off.
- For a deeper effect: apply mask directly on dry skin. Add water, little by little. Let the mask stay on for a few minutes longer.
- Use: once a week, or as often as your skin may need it, depending on skin type.
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Ask the Skin Expert: How to treat Perioral Dermatitis
Bumps, rashes and redness around mouth and nose. Perioral dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease very common in women between the ages 20–30. Skin therapist Jill Garpefors, who uses M Picaut skincare products at her own salon Ça Va (Hovås, Sweden), knows how to treat the condition.
Hi Jill! What is perioral dermatit?
– Perioral dermatit is an inflammatory skin condition related to rosacea but is located around the mouth. It is most common with fair-skinned people and sometimes appears for no obvious reason. But long-term use of strong cortisone creams, strong perfumes or facial cleansers containing skin-irritating soap may be a triggers.
How often do you receive patients with these symptoms?
– A few every month, and it is getting more and more common. I believe this is due to increasing availability of strong products, especially online. The client isn’t always aware of that he or she has perioral dermatit. Using right products for your skin is key. Never buy something someone mentioned ”was great”. What suits them might not suit you! I can really recommend a visit with a skin therapist who does skin analysis and thereafter picks out products based on your skin’s needs.
How do I know if I have perioral dermatit?
– A typical symptom is reddish skin in the area around mouth and nose. This may later turn into small bumps and blisters. Slight itching and burning can also occur.
What kind of products do you recommend?
– During flare-up it is important not to use any products. It may be tough in the beginning but should really let irritated skin area calm down. On the rest of the face you may use products suited for sensitive skin like Calming Cocoon Cream. It contains organic avocado, coco nut oil, wild yam and natural phytosterols that soothes stressed skin and helps improving imbalances in the skin.
Once the skin has calmed down you can introduce it to Calming Cocoon Cream. Start gently, for example twice a week.
Before applying the face cream clean your face with Nourishing Cleanser. It is a mild and a non-irritant sulphate free make-up remover, rich in moisturising oliv oil and nourishing sea buckthorn.
Anything to keep in mind during summer?
– To much sun can cause or aggravate the condition. Always use SPF 50 and a hat.
Any other tips?
– Yes. It is very commonly caused by over activating the skin. For example: excessive washing, exfoliating or use of strong skin care products. Many with perioral dermatitis already has a sensitive skin and the condition may get worse if you stretch out the blod vessels hot drinks, too much alcohol or spicy food. Extreme heat and cold can also affect. It is very important that you avoid to pick or pop the blisters.
What are the chances getting rid of this condition?
It may clear on its own, but it may take time. Anything from a few weeks to a couple of months. If it doesn’t, it’s important to visit a dermatologist.
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Jill Garpenfors, owner of Beauty Salon Ça Va, Hovås, Sweden
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Niacinamide has anti-age effect and reduces sun damage
Mette about one of her new favourite ingredients:
Few things make me as enthusiastic as discovering ingredients that are both effective and safe to use. One of the favourites is Niacinamide (vitamin B3), that is found in our luxurious face mask Hydra Lagoon Overnight Mask!
Recently Niacinamide has reached the status of a ”buzz-ingredient” in the Beauty world, with the reputation of true efficiency.
This caught my interest and of course led to a decision early on in designing our super luxurious ”Cinderella-like” face mask Hydra Lagoon Overnight Mask.
I decided that I would pair it with both semi-precious stone Malachite, Hyaluronic acid and the hydra complex Pentavitin. Niacinamide is a vitamin (B3) which the body uses for creating energy and is vital for fatigue and depression. Applied on skin the vitamin improves skin conditions like enlarged pores, fine lines and revive skin’s healthy tone and texture.
I was especially drawn to the anti-inflammatory properties and fact that it also helps against those most-not-wanted age spot. Other great bonuses are of course that it is beneficial to sun exposed skin and works as an anti-age against fine lines and wrinkles. Because Niacinamide plays a role in creating healthy body cells the long-term effect is that it builds up a natural defence against skin damage such as UV-rays.
The rumour is that it would even minimise pores and at first I thought it was to good to be true. But it actually works! The vitamin B helps the skin to stay soft, supple and hydrated and with that starts a natural process of shrinkage of pore size. Isn’t that fantastic! (I usually compare it to fish that is up on dry land. While waiting for the water to return they lay there with mouths open widening more and more… maybe a bit crazy of a comparison, but it makes all sense to me. If you rehydrate the skin it becomes more elastic and the pores becomes smaller since they don’t have to stay ”open” anymore.)
When creating a recipe for a new product, to achieve a better effect you can combine ingredients that ”boost” each other. Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid is one example. The Hyaluronic acid is water-binding and improves skin elasticity and with Niacinamide the combination becomes a real super-duo in our Hydra Lagoon Overnight Mask just to give us silky soft skin. If you even want to take it one step further I recommend adding a few drops of Hydra Miracle Serum to your face before applying the mask. Hydra Miracle Serum is a true hydra bomb which is completely packed with Hyaluronic acid and hydrating ingredients. The effect of Hydra Lagoon Overnight Mask becomes even more exiting in combination with these tiny hydrating molecules. Because the mask acts like a lid a traps in the moisture the serum only has ”one way” to go, deep into the skin.
This combination appears to be very appreciated. Our Cinderella-mask was recently chosen as a favourite beauty-product by Damernas Värld (Swedish lifestyle magazine). 5 out of 5 points!
So thank you Niacinamide, skins best friend. You give us result without irritating or disturbing the skin barrier. You go!
Niacinamide:
- has anti-age effects on fine lines and wrinkles
- improves skin pigmentation
- strengthens skin’s barrier and elasticity
- reduces sun damage in skin
- improves skin tone
- minimises enlarged pores
- hydrates
