So here's the deal: Over the past 21 years, I've had to try every single product we have, whether I wanted to or not. Some have been absolutely amazing, others... well, let's put it this way: lipstick is not really my thing 💄
Even though lip balm with color doesn't really suit me, I'm a big fan of Vossabia products and they've always been a regular part of my everyday routine. BUT I have three clear FAVORITES! And it's for good reason that Emil's favorites actually has a lifelong place in my pocket, on my nightstand and in my life 🤩
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Let's start with the Marigold Ointment ! 🧡
This amazing ointment has been with me through thick and thin, always ready as a helping hand, no matter what I've gotten myself into.
Because there have been a lot of ups and downs over the years, and when you have Jackass as a role model at the age of 10, well, you can just forget about a life without scrapes and bruises. And what happens if you don't treat these wounds? Well, then you get scars 😅
This amazing ointment has been with me through thick and thin, always ready as a helping hand, no matter what I've gotten myself into.
Because there have been a lot of ups and downs over the years, and when you have Jackass as a role model at the age of 10, well, you can just forget about a life without scrapes and bruises. And what happens if you don't treat these wounds? Well, then you get scars 😅
I had a really bad accident a few years ago, where I scraped up half my face during a real bike ride 🚴 At the time, I was terrified that I would end up like Two Face from Batman 🦇 But with Marigold Ointment applied continuously for two weeks, it was all gone - as if nothing had happened 🙏
One of the things I like best about Marigold Ointment is that it has so many uses. So now when I was in the military, I have shown both fellow soldiers and commanders how amazing this ointment is. Everyone got a real wake-up call when I told them that Marigold Ointment could help with acne, wounds, irritated skin, aftershave and dry hands. I got them to try it a little, mostly for fun at first, but it didn't take long before people came over with a serious look and said: "Okay, this actually works." 🙌
It went from being a funny thing to "Emil, do you have that ointment?" in record time. So I did the only right thing: pinged my mom and had her send up large supplies of product for me to distribute. Suddenly I wasn't just a soldier – I was the Vossabia dealer 😂🫡
And it worked so well! Dry hands in the cold north wind? Fixed. Irritated skin after too many hours of wearing gloves? No stress. Now most people walk around with one Calendula Balm in their pocket and believe they are not KTS (Ready to Fight) without it.
And as if that weren't enough, I actually have Marigold ointment I've joined half our squad on a mission to Lithuania! So it's only a matter of time before I have to send new supplies down there too.😉
And it worked so well! Dry hands in the cold north wind? Fixed. Irritated skin after too many hours of wearing gloves? No stress. Now most people walk around with one Calendula Balm in their pocket and believe they are not KTS (Ready to Fight) without it.
And as if that weren't enough, I actually have Marigold ointment I've joined half our squad on a mission to Lithuania! So it's only a matter of time before I have to send new supplies down there too.😉
But even if Marigold ointment is a lifeguard, I have another favorite that has saved me from a completely different challenge, namely Chamomile balm!
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When you grow up with two beekeeping parents, you just have to accept that bee stings are a part of everyday life. It's like a tax – you don't want it, but you can't escape it. I don't actually know how many times I've been stung by bees, but the number is higher than I can count, and I went to school 🐝😅
But even though the stings hurt and it stings and itches here and there, I have found that Chamomile Balm I can calm this down quickly. This ointment has really helped when I've gotten stings like this, whether from bees, wasps, mosquitoes, ticks or bedbugs, it really helps with the swelling and irritation.
I talked about bee stings as part of life on Dyrevenn on NRK Super.
Being around a lot and picking plants has been a big part of my upbringing, including nettle, which is one of the ingredients in our Shampoo (which I also love… maybe I need to make a new package with this one too? 😉) Nettle has many amazing properties, like being full of nutrients, strengthening for hair, good for the skin, and even used in folk medicine for hundreds of years 💚 But do you try to pick it without gloves? Then you suddenly don't care about all the good properties, you just think about how you can amputate your hands in a quick and painless way 😱🤣
Here again, Chamomile Balm is incredibly good for reducing irritation, itching and even nettle burn, and my experience is that after just a few minutes it can completely remove the burning and itching! 🙏
Here again, Chamomile Balm is incredibly good for reducing irritation, itching and even nettle burn, and my experience is that after just a few minutes it can completely remove the burning and itching! 🙏
My little brother Jonatan felt the quick effect of Chamomile Balm after he dipped his nose in his mom's holy nettles when he was just 1 year old. When he felt how well it helped, he just took the jar and continued applying it himself, the smart one 💚 He looks a lot like me 😉
Okay, this is a bit embarrassing to admit, but yes – I got athlete’s foot in the military🦶Between two of my toes. I know. And I’ll be honest – it wasn’t exactly a proud moment in my life 🫣 When I found out, I thought “No, no, no, this isn’t happening.” But it did. When your feet are constantly clammy, can’t breathe, and you live in an environment where hygiene is more of a luxury than a reality, it’s only a matter of time before something unwelcome moves in 🍄
But instead of maximizing the crisis and googling my way into an existential panic, I did the only logical thing: I pulled out Chamomile Balm .
But instead of maximizing the crisis and googling my way into an existential panic, I did the only logical thing: I pulled out Chamomile Balm .
I started applying it between my toes right away, and after a week it was completely gone – for good!
Zero stress, zero fungus, just happy toes again. So if you ever find yourself in the same situation (and let's be honest, it happens to the best of us), Chamomile balm has your back – or, in this case, your toes 😅
Chamomile balm is like a calm, caring grandma patting you on the back and saying “relax, everything will be fine”. But some days you don’t need grandma, you need a panther to kick you back into shape 🐆🔥
Zero stress, zero fungus, just happy toes again. So if you ever find yourself in the same situation (and let's be honest, it happens to the best of us), Chamomile balm has your back – or, in this case, your toes 😅
Chamomile balm is like a calm, caring grandma patting you on the back and saying “relax, everything will be fine”. But some days you don’t need grandma, you need a panther to kick you back into shape 🐆🔥
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Because when your muscles scream, your body is tired, and you just want to stay in bed forever, that's when The Panther Balm 🖤 to the rescue and help you get back on the horse 🤩
Through an active life with lots of exercise and movement, you can't avoid stiff muscles, and then it's gold to have with you. Panther balm ! 🖤 When I say Panther balm is gold after training, that's what I think. I, and several of my friends, have incorporated this into their routine before and after running 🏃🏼♂️
The group of friends used it, among other things, during a backyard ultra race in Voss, where my good friend/colleague and one of Vossabia's sponsored athletes Marius Flatebø (check him out on Instagram @marius_flateb ) completed all 12 laps, a total of just over 80km. At that time Panther balm very helpful both before and after! 🙌
Before the run? It provides a warming effect that gets blood circulation going, so your muscles feel ready from the start.
After the run? It helps loosen up stiff legs and thighs, so I don't have to walk around like a cowboy the next day. It's like having a little physiotherapist in a box 🔥💪
All my friends are totally hooked on Vossabia too!
I have struggled and struggled a little with severe headaches/migraines, but I did it a lot more before. This often happened because of a stiff neck and eye strain, but then there was one thing that helped more than both Ibuprofen and Paracetamol, it was of course Panther balm !
Then I rub and massage this delicious ointment well into my neck and over my sinuses, where I always get headaches 🫨. This increases blood circulation and I can feel how this really relieves the pain. So this is something I recommend everyone to try out, instead of going straight to Ibux and Paracet.
With Panther Balm I have a lot of experience from the military, and it's not just for stiff muscles, but to keep the mosquitoes/gnats away 🦟! Because up in the North there is a new level of mosquitoes and gnats, where they are blood-quiet like vampires on an empty stomach! 🧛 This is a big problem for most people, but me? I could stand there completely relaxed while the rest of my squad cursed, waved wildly and looked like they were trying to win an invisible boxing match. They wondered why I looked so unaffected. The secret? I had smeared myself with Panther Balm ! ✌️
Obviously, the strong herbs and plants did not fall into The Panther Balm quite to the taste of mosquitoes and midges, which suits me just fine. So while the others fought for their lives, I could just sit back and enjoy the sight of nature's chaos 🦟🔥So if you ever find yourself in a war zone of mosquitoes and midges, do as I did: slather yourself with Panther balm and let them hunt someone else! 🚀🐆
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PS: If you think this was really bad, I can reassure you that this is probably the first and last time I'll be responsible for a newsletter. But if you liked it? Then let me know, so maybe I'll come back with more stories (and potentially a new package... Emil's ULTIMATE SUPERPACKAGE? 😉
Thank you so much for your time, Dean! And remember, Be KTS (Ready To Lube) Over and out! 🚀💪
