Domestic skincare: why Finnish skin needs different care

Kotimainen ihonhoito: miksi suomalainen iho tarvitsee erilaista hoitoa

Let's be honest: most skincare products are developed elsewhere. In Japan, Korea, France, the United States. They work there. But Finnish skin lives in a quite different environment.

Winter in Finland is long. The outdoor air is cold and dry, while indoor air is warm and dry. The skin loses moisture in both directions. The frost constricts blood vessels and slows down metabolism in the skin. The temperature fluctuations between indoor air and freezing air can stress the barrier.

On top of this, there is the cultural sauna tradition: often detergent, hot water, steam. It's great for everything else, but it's also one of the most effective ways to dry out the skin.

Silky Sage has been developed in Finland, tested on Finnish skin. Not formulated in a lab to fit a Korean trend – but through practical need. More nourishment, more protection, fewer additives.

Secretion withstands the cold. Marigold and sage are familiar from Finnish flora. The raw materials have also been chosen because they work in this climate.

Domestic skincare is not just a matter of patriotism, but purely developed out of necessity. Do you know under what conditions the product was developed?