The Journal

If you experience dryness, irritation or skin that’s constantly out of balance, the root cause may be a weakened skin barrier. But restoring a healthy skin barrier doesn’t have to be complex. In this article, we guide you towards a deeper understanding of your skin’s natural defence – and how few key elements can help strengthen it.

You may know her as Saseline Sørensen – former singer, model and TV presenter. Today, Saszeline Emanuelle is a certified psychotherapist, breathwork and meditation guide, sauna ritual facilitator and psychedelic-assisted therapist. In this interview, she shares how a single session in Costa Rica six years ago marked the start of a new life, with her breath as her guiding compass. She talks about the value of grounding yourself in your body, using breathwork as a therapeutic tool – and what she learnt during a year of celibacy. We also discuss skincare rituals, screen-free breaks and why ‘I’m fine’ is rarely the whole truth. Get to know Saszeline better.

It's time to fill your cup. The summer holidays provide space to fill the energy stores with everything your heart desires. We asked founder, Mette Skjærbæk, about her summer holiday plans, which of course are centered on DO YOU in all sorts of guises, but which all have in common to find the inner sense of self - whether it's through books, social relationships, podcasts or dreams.

Your skin changes with the seasons – and winter demands more moisture, more nourishment and extra protection. Here’s Karmameju founder Mette Skjærbæk’s personal winter ritual.

Karmameju’s STORYTELLER installation unfolds the art of aromatherapeutic perfumery in a sensory journey through the layers of fragrance. The installation was exhibited at Enter Art Fair 2025 – Scandinavia’s largest international art fair.

Did you know that essential oils are used as a form of medical treatment in countries such as Germany, England and France? And that scent affects our mood more quickly than both sound and light – acting as a direct highway to our emotions? Aromatherapy is attracting increasing attention in the world of research, where its effects on both body and mind are being investigated. Delve into nature’s invisible superpowers and discover how scent can become a shortcut to calm, energy and balance.

Our tagline LET IT SHINE really says it: We love the sun - and with shade, sunscreen and cooling sun hacks, long days on the beach can be the best thing for the soul. Read on and get 12 sun tips for kids making the beach or pool outings a breeze.

We know full well that sun cream and sensible sun protection are important for preventing sunburn when we’re enjoying the sun’s warm rays. But when the birds are singing and the sky is blue, we still tend to lose track of time and place…

For Mette Skjærbæk, a single breath of orange brings childhood memories and fleeting moments to life. For our founder, scent is more than just well-being – it is memories, emotions and nature in its purest form. Aromatherapy has been a part of her life since her youth and has become a passion and a guiding light in both her private life and her professional career. In this interview, Mette shares her personal love for the scents of nature, and why she believes aromatherapy is a gift that is easily accessible to everyone.

Do you know the benefits of choosing mineral sunscreens? Do you know the difference between SPF 30 and 50? And does sun cream cause spots? Here we’ve compiled the questions we’re most frequently asked by consumers about sun care.

In some cases, sun cream can stain summer clothes, and these stains rarely come out in a normal wash. That’s why we’ve been conducting a major washing test to find a method that can tackle these stains.

Everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits of Karmameju Bioactive Skincare – with or without fragrance. In this article, founder Mette Skjærbæk shares her personal thoughts on the journey from scepticism to pride in developing an uncompromising fragrance-free range, with the same high standards of integrity and sensorial experience as our aromatherapy ranges.