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Stress and Skin Health: How Your Mind Impacts Your Complexion (and What Actually Helps)

I think it is pretty clear that stress isn’t great for us, but its effects on our skin go far beyond breakouts before a big event. I found out that both short-term and chronic stress can trigger acne, eczema, psoriasis, and even accelerate visible aging. So what’s really going on? When you’re stressed, your body releases cortisol, a hormone that triggers a series of effects in your skin:…

Summer Skin in the Nordics: How to Protect Your Skin Barrier

After months of cold, dry air, our Finnish skin doesn’t gradually adjust to summer—it’s suddenly exposed to light, heat, and some of the year’s highest UV levels. I personally become more tired when the spring light hits my eyes. Other people have tougher times in the fall and winter; I have in the spring. Check my previous post: Hidden skincare mistakes that keep your skin stuck. While a…

Hidden Skincare Mistakes That Keep Your Skin From Getting Better

There’s something about skincare routines that people often overlook. The habits that hold your skin back are usually not dramatic. They’re small, repeated daily, and often done with the feeling that you’re doing everything right. At the same time, the skin needs time to respond—usually around 4 to 6 weeks. Still, I see routines that are constantly changing. New products every week, too many…

A Small Feature on Lisa Eldridge's Website

I received the honor of being featured on Lisa Eldridge website (Skincare – Skin Enhancing Treatment Cleanser page) on the 20th of April 2026. This is a screenshot from http://www.lisaeldridge.com. The link is an affiliate link. On friday, the 17th of April 2026 I received a DM on my Instagram account @nina.studioinviolet. Lovely Amelia from Lisa’s team asked my permission to feature my reel on…

What Natural Skincare for Mature Skin Actually Means

Natural skincare sounds comforting, doesn’t it? Something pure, simple, close to nature. But if we’re being honest—especially here in Europe—many of these products are not truly “natural.” They are more like nature-inspired blends, dressed up nicely for marketing. At the same time, I think it’s quite clear that around 80% of visible skin aging comes from UV exposure. And this is where things…

This Is How You Know What Over-Exfoliation Feels Like.

Over-exfoliating your skin is something I hear about all the time, and it’s surprisingly easy to do without realising. It usually starts with good intentions. You just want smoother, clearer skin, right? So you add a scrub here, maybe an acid there, maybe a retinoid… and before you know it, your routine is doing a bit too much. The tricky part is that it doesn’t hit you all at once. It kind of…

This Is The Right Way to Wash Your Face and Treat Yourself

In my previous blog post, I showed you how to restore glow to dull skin. In this post I continue with my skincare routine fixes series with basics. You’d think washing your face and neck is something anyone could do without much thought. But I’ve noticed I often use more force than I should when cleansing my skin. Most of the time, I’m not even aware of it. It’s only when I pause and pay…

I Love These Serums That Bring Back Glowy Skin

I’ve talked so many times about how important a consistent skincare routine is if you want to keep that soft, natural glow. It’s not about perfection — it’s about care, patience, and choosing what your skin truly needs. (If you’re curious, you can always take a peek at my Instagram 👀) This is the very first post in my Skincare Myths, Mistakes & Routines fixes category’s Routines fixes, and we’re…

This Is Why Lifestyle Habits Matter More Than Skincare Routine

Let me tell you something I wish someone had told me earlier. That serum sitting on your bathroom shelf? It’s probably not the main reason your skin looks the way it does. Most of us are taught that a better skincare routine means better products—stronger actives, higher prices, more steps. So, we keep buying, layering, and hoping the next thing will finally fix everything. But here’s the…

How to Do Facial Lymphatic Drainage at Home

Recently, I’ve noticed some changes in my skin texture. My jawline, in particular, feels a little softer than it used to. That made me start thinking about ways to lift and support those areas. I’m not interested in injectables or surgical procedures. These days, the Contour Stick by Westman Atelier in Au Lait (aff link) has become a bit of a lifesaver for me. Then I remembered studying lymph…

My review of the Lisa Eldridge’s Seamless Skin Skin Enhancing Treatment Cleanser.

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Essence or Toner? Here Is How To Choose

I have heard a lot of talk about using a toner, the benefits of a toner lately, you only need a toner and serum talk. But is it enough for everybody? I don’t think so. I prefer essences to toners because they are thicker and have a higher concentration of actives. Toners are great for removing impurities (good for mornings when I feel too lazy to wash my face), balancing the skin barrier pH and…

How to Spot Couperose Skin (Before It Takes Over Your Face)

Hi there! Did you know that couperose is a common skin condition? When you have couperosa, your surface blood vessels on your face dilate — mostly on your cheeks, nose, chin, and sometimes your forehead. There’s no single vikaa here — it’s about genetics, lifestyle, and environmental things. I have heard that people often confuse it with rosacea, which is like couperose’s angrier, more inflamed…

Triple Product Review: These Moussse Skincare Products I Love

Hi, people! The three previous posts I wrote have been intense and more energy-consuming than I expected. All the fact-checking takes time. If you don’t know what I’m referring to, here are the links to them: Why I Love Micro-Needling Facials with LED Light Everything You Need to Know About a Damaged Skin Barrier The Truth About Moisturising in Winter Mornings Okay, let’s slowly breathe in…

Why I Love Microneedling Facials with LED Light

Hi Violets! Last Wednesday, I went in for my usual microneedling facial at my favorite local beauty spot, Ancilla. It’s a monthly ritual that my skin has come to love. But this time, something unexpected happened. During the session, Anne (my amazing facialist) pointed out that my skin looked a bit more reactive than usual. I didn’t feel anything odd, but then I remembered: that morning, I had…

This Is Why You Need Suncreen in a Finnish Winter

A Winter Beauty Myth, Busted Hi, Violets! This time, I’m busting yet another winter skincare myth in Finland: Using SPF. My previous post was about how to know if your skin barrier is damaged. And the post before that was about busting a myth that you shouldn’t use moisturiser in winter mornings. I personally use sunscreen year-round because I’m the kind of woman who is more…

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