Do you feel at home in your own skin? 💛
It's something I've wanted to write about for a long time.
Because I often get questions about advice and product tips – and just as often I get feedback that I know is too valuable to just stay in my inbox.
Because these are such common skin challenges that affect so many:
- Acne
- Blackheads
- Rosacea
- Large pores
- Redness and red rashes
- Unclean skin
And it's almost never just about "skin".
It's about how we feel.
I had some blemish-prone skin, small acne breakouts, blackheads and large pores before I started using Vossabia 22 years ago. I was always checking myself in the mirror a little extra. Pinch my chin a little. Study my nose a little too long. Felt that my skin didn't quite represent who I was inside.
Anyone recognize themselves?
I think for many people, well-being often starts on the face. When we feel good about the skin on our face, we also feel more at peace in our minds.
And that's exactly why it means so much to me when people write to us after trying Vossabia and say: "My skin has never been better!"
"I've struggled with blemishes and skin and scars since I was 13, it's been turbulent since. But now, oi oi oi! More people are telling me that. My partner in particular has noticed it, and myself of course. It's absolutely incredible! Check out the before and after pictures. Your products have done wonders for me."
Ronja uses Calendula and Sea buckthorn and nettle
One of the first products I developed turned everything around for me.
Calendula ointment has been my daily friend for 22 years – the one that made my skin smooth, supple and free of impurities. But it's not just me.
We get messages every single week – from young people, adult women, and yes: men actually – about how the Marigold Ointment , Sea Buckthorn & Nettle , and Rose & Red Clover Scrub have done something really nice for their skin.
I have struggled with small pimples on my forehead and visible pores around my nose. After a friend recommended it, I tried Marigold Ointment and haven't used anything else since. I use it every night and wake up with supple, glowing skin. My pores are much less visible, and the few pimples I get disappear quickly. Really worth the money!
- Elaine R.
He's quick to let you know when the box is almost empty. He has almost no pimples now👏
- Gunhild F.
When the skin is out of balance, it can affect our sense of self more than we often admit.
And that's why I know that this feedback means more than just the words that are there. It can mean more security. More peace. A feeling of feeling better, more at home – and more yourself.
So today I want to share a little more of what I've learned through 22 years of skin and plants:
🌿 What acne and rosacea are really about
🌿 Some myths I want to bust
🌿 How skin can return to balance – naturally and gently
🌿 What exactly is a pimple?
Let's start very simply.
A pimple occurs when a pore becomes clogged, sebum accumulates, and inflammation occurs in the sebaceous gland. It is not about impurity.
Hormonal changes are a common cause – especially during adolescence – but heredity, genetics, stress, lifestyle, diet and cosmetic products can also play a role.
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition, often with redness, warmth, and sensitivity. Genetics, a weakened skin barrier, and immune response play a role.
Common to both acne and rosacea is often this:
👉 Inflammation
👉 Weakened skin barrier
👉 Skin imbalance
And when we know that, we can also understand why so much “standard advice” turns out to be a bit wrong for many.
Ronja further wrote: "People need to know that their products really, really help and actually work wonders 😍 I've struggled with acne, scars, skin inflammation and sun-damaged skin. I don't get acne anymore and my scars have evened out. It's incredible. In addition, I've got baby-butt soft skin on my face 😂"
🌿 Mythbusters 💥
I want to bust some myths – not to be harsh, but to inform.
Because when you understand skin, it becomes much easier to make good choices.
❌ “Fat causes acne”
The wrong type of oil can clog pores – for example mineral oils, silicones and oxidized oils. Too much, too dense, too “dead” oil can also cause stagnation in the pores.
But: the right type of fat can regulate the skin.
The skin needs fatty acids to function normally. When the skin lacks linoleic acid (common in acne), the sebum becomes thicker and more comedogenic .
Plant oils such as thistle, rosehip, hemp and sea buckthorn provide the very fatty acids that the skin often lacks. That's why many people find that their pores become smaller – not bigger – when using Calendula Balm and Sea Buckthorn & Nettle . And acne becomes less frequent.
❌ “Rosacea does not tolerate oils”
Rosacea can't stand irritation – it's true.
But rosacea often tolerates mild, anti-inflammatory plant oils that strengthen the skin barrier very well.
Calendula and sea buckthorn soothe inflammation while strengthening the skin barrier and the skin's microcirculation .
And as an added bonus: Our calendula ointment can calm nerve endings in the skin and reduce burning and itching due to the composition of the product.
❌ “Exfoliation worsens impure skin”
Hard peeling makes things worse, yes.
But gentle, botanical renewal helps.
When dead skin cells are gently removed, sebum is released. The pores breathe. The skin becomes less stagnant.
And here we come to the three products that I see as providing so much support for skin in imbalance.
🌼 Calendula Balm – regulation and repair
The calendula ointment was one of the first products I developed – and it quickly became one of the most popular. And it still is, after all these years.
It is a true universal, and for 22 years there has been feedback from young people and adults with:
- pimples
- blackheads
- rosacea
- atopic skin
That's because our Marigold Ointment:
✔️ reduces inflammation
✔️ strengthens the skin barrier
✔️ provides the right fat profile
✔️ let the skin regulate itself
The calendula ointment gives the skin exactly what it needs: calm, repair and the right type of nourishment .
Started with Calendula Balm when I suddenly had an outbreak of severe rosacea at the age of 59, which antibiotics did not prevent from coming back. I was looking for products and found this ointment. After a couple of months of using the ointment, the rosacea rash was gone! It has held up well since.
- Trude H.
After 2 years of using different creams from the dermatologist and doctor, we are finally seeing a big improvement in our boy's face. Highly recommend.
- Natalie B.
🍊 Sea Buckthorn & Nettle – regeneration and glow
Thornwood & Nettle is not just a glow balm for the face. I and many others LOVE it for the glow and suppleness it gives – but that is only part of this “cheeky egg” .
It:
✔️ supports cell renewal
✔️ provides natural vitamin A effect
✔️ regulates sebum
✔️ provides elasticity without clogging
Many people with combination skin and hormonal acne experience:
- fewer breakouts
- smoother skin
- smaller pores
- more supple skin
Gives a nice glow, reduces wrinkles and provides very good moisture. It's VERY thick! I get blemished skin easily, and it gets dry quickly. Not with this one :) Great as a night cream!
- Karianne S.
Thornwood & Nettle 🙏 Severely afflicted with Rosacea, patchy dry skin and atopic eczema, I have tried most things without success. I have no words. I use it every night, my skin is just as soft and supple when I wake up. No more stiff and tight mask, no itching or irritation. It gives a fantastic glow, so I also use it if I am going out for something special. Saved!
- Adelaide W.
Calendula Balm and Sea Buckthorn & Nettle are popular for facial skin, and you only need a tiny amount. They are both amazing and can be used as a day or night cream. I alternate between them.
The most important thing for me is that I get the nutrition and composition from these two jewels every day. They are simply part of my daily skin diet .
A final step that is crucial for fluidity and balance in the skin in the event of impurities, acne, and inflammatory reactions – helping the skin get rid of what is clogging it up.
🌸 Rose and red clover scrub – renewal and circulation
By the way, did you know that this delicious facial scrub was voted Scandinavia's best peeling 2025 ? ⭐️
It is gentle, vitalizing – and it gives a feeling of:
“Oh, my skin can breathe again.”
Rose increases circulation and gives a fresh color.
Red clover cleanses and strengthens.
Rice flour gently removes dead skin cells and absorbs excess sebum.
This is not a scrub that abrades the skin. It is a scrub that awakens it.
I think it really helps with acne and blackheads! 🤩
- Elise H.
🌿 Skin in balance
When you combine these three:
🌸 Gentle renewal
🌼 Repair
🍊 Regeneration
...then something beautiful happens.
The skin calms down. The pores shrink. The breakouts become less frequent. The rosacea becomes milder. The glow returns.
And perhaps most importantly: I hope you feel more at home in your own face.
💛 Sometimes the skin just needs the right support.
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Greetings from Renate and the Vossabia team 💛 |
