Facial care

Aleppo soap is a unique and historic soap with roots back to ancient Syria, specifically the city of Aleppo, where it has been manufactured for more than 4000 years. What makes Aleppo soap truly special is its simple, natural ingredients and traditional manufacturing process, which has remained unchanged for centuries.

This mild, foaming soap was traditionally used in Syrian baths, originally established by the Romans, and the Crusaders brought the knowledge of its manufacture back to Europe. Here Aleppo soap became the inspiration for the famous Marseille soap. Aleppo soap's unique softening and caring properties are due to its original ingredients and traditional manufacturing method.

The manufacturing process is a slow and gentle cooking method, where the ingredients are mixed and boiled in large copper vessels. The finished soap mixture is then poured into a drying room, cut into blocks and left to air dry for 6 to 9 months. This long ripening period gives Aleppo soap its characteristic green core, surrounded by a brownish crust, as well as exceptional durability and mildness.

Aleppo soap consists mainly of two ingredients: olive oil and laurel oil. The olive oil acts as a mild and moisturizing base, while the laurel oil gives the soap its antibacterial, antiseptic and soothing properties. The soap is therefore known to be effective against skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis and acne.

Aleppo soap is known for its skin-friendly properties and is suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive skin. It is 100% natural and contains no artificial additives, parabens or perfumes.

Aleppo soap is ideal for daily use for all skin types. Use it for the face, body and intimate areas as well as for hair washing. When used for hair care, it is recommended to supplement with a natural conditioner with an acidic pH value for best results.

Ingredients
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil

Specifications

• pH value: 8.5 - 10
• Certificates: EcoGarantie
• Country of origin: Made in Turkey

Restore + Glow Coffee facial oil
Restore + Glow Coffee Oil from grums is a 100% upcycled facial oil, developed in grums’ own laboratory in Aarhus. The oil is cold-pressed and extracted from recycled coffee grounds – a potent and naturally active ingredient rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances that strengthen, protect and refine the skin.

The oil works in depth with the help of linoleic, oleic and palmitic acids, which:

• Moisturizes and rebuilds the skin's barrier

• Helps active substances to penetrate effectively

• Forms a protective layer that retains moisture and keeps irritants out

Phytosterols in the oil have a soothing and regenerating effect – especially on UV-damaged or irritated skin. Use the oil as an under-eye serum to reduce dark circles, fine lines and sagging – or as a moisturizing booster in your daily skincare routine.

But the oil can do more than that: it can also be used in the hair, where it adds shine, improves texture and contributes to a healthier scalp. With regular use, studies show that coffee oil can even stimulate hair growth.

How to use the product
Cleanse your face thoroughly with Grums mild facial cleansing milk. Then mix 2-3 drops of Restore + Glow Coffee Oil into Grums hydra calm face cream and massage the mixture into the skin with gentle, circular movements. Use morning and evening for optimal effect.

Ingredients
100% Coffea arabica seed oil (100% recycled origin)

Hydra Calm Face Cream
Grums Hydra Calm Face Cream is a nourishing and moisturizing face cream, developed to soothe and strengthen dry or sensitive skin. Perfect as part of your daily skincare routine – morning and evening.

The cream combines concentrated, moisture-binding ingredients with extract from recycled coffee grounds – a natural source of antioxidants, caffeine and vitamin B3 – to protect the skin from damage from free radicals and strengthen its natural barrier.

Formulated with active ingredients such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid and bladderwort (Fucus Vesiculosus), the cream provides intensive moisture, improves the skin's ability to retain liquid, and leaves the skin soft, soothed and healthy radiant.

How to use the product
First cleanse the face thoroughly with Grums mild facial cleansing milk. If necessary, use Grums Hydra Calm Serum as a first step. Then spread an appropriate amount of Hydra Calm Face Cream on the face in gentle, circular motions. Use morning and evening for best results.

Active ingredients
Aqua (water), Glycerin (moisturizer), Butyrospermum Parkii Oil (shea oil), Cocos Nucifera Oil (coconut oil), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Sorbitan Stearate (emulsifier), Cetearyl Alcohol (emollient), Polysorbate 60 (emulsifier), Squalane (moisturizer), Coffea Arabica Seed Extract (upcycled coffee grounds extract), Citronellyl Methylcrotonate (fragrance masking), Sodium Hyaluronate (moisturizer), Fucus Vesiculosus Extract (soothing), Tocopherol (vitamin E), Lactic Acid (exfoliator), Glycine Soja Oil (soybean oil), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjustment), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (viscosity adjustment), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Sodium Salicylate (preservative).

Active ingredients

• Glycerin: Moisturizing and protective, keeps skin lipids in balance
• Shea butter: Rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, nourishes and strengthens the skin barrier
• Squalane: Restores the skin's natural fat balance and improves texture
• Fucus Vesiculosus extract: Rich in minerals and amino acids, supports moisture distribution
• Sodium Hyaluronate: Binds moisture in the skin without clogging pores
• Vitamin E: Protects against free radicals and UV-related damage
• Lactic acid: Gently exfoliates and promotes cell renewal

How to use the product
First clean the face thoroughly with Grums mild facial cleansing milk. If necessary, use Grums Hydra Calm Serum as a first step. Then spread an appropriate amount of Hydra Calm Face Cream on the face in gentle, circular motions. Use morning and evening for best results.

Active ingredients
Aqua (water), Glycerin (moisturizer), Butyrospermum Parkii Oil (shea oil), Cocos Nucifera Oil (coconut oil), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Sorbitan Stearate (emulsifier), Cetearyl Alcohol (emollient), Polysorbate 60 (emulsifier), Squalane (moisturizer), Coffea Arabica Seed Extract (upcycled coffee grounds extract), Citronellyl Methylcrotonate (fragrance masking), Sodium Hyaluronate (moisturizer), Fucus Vesiculosus Extract (soothing), Tocopherol (vitamin E), Lactic Acid (exfoliator), Glycine Soja Oil (soybean oil), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjustment), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (viscosity adjustment), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Sodium Salicylate (preservative).

Flow Gua Sha from Calmlish

Flow Gua Sha is a beauty tool shaped like a fish from the Danish brand Calmlish. A perfect beginner Gua Sha.

This version is with the crystal Obsidian, which is for those of you who feel stressed and spend many hours in front of a screen.

Obsidian is said to provide extra protection against radiation and pollution. It is a volcanic stone good against stress - and it is known to many as "dragon glass" in the series Game and Thrones.

All stones/crystals from Calmlish are unique and there will therefore be variations in colour, shape, structure and surface.

A Flow Gua Sha from Calmlish comes in the most delicious, conscious packaging and it is a sensory experience in itself when you open it.

What is a Gua Sha?

Gua Sha [pronounced "gwa sja"] is a traditional Chinese healing tool that has been used in China for many, many thousands of years. Gua means "to scratch" and Sha means "red spots/redness".

With a Gua Sha tool and Gua Sha techniques you scrape the skin to remove waste products, accumulated lymph fluid, tension and pain.

It is an easy and effective treatment that stimulates the lymph and blood circulation and gives immediate effect and a more harmonious and relaxed appearance. Sha is an easy and quick Gua Sha facial for facial massage, lymphatic drainage, muscle relaxation and acupressure.

How to use your Flow Gua Sha:

Gua Sha massage is an easy and effective self-treatment technique that can be easily and safely performed at home. You will quickly see visible results.

However, it is important that you use a balm or an oil with your Gua Sha tool. If you want a good oil for your Flow Gua Sha, which is not greasy, you can find our delicious, organic jojoba oil right here.The Flow Gua Sha has the shape of a fish with different sides and ends for different treatments:

- The side of the fish is for lymphatic drainage and lifting.

- The head is for going deep in case of muscle tension, and for a light drainage around the eyes.

- The tail is for the edge of the jaw, cheekbones and eyebrows.

- The tips of the tail are used for acupressure and to work in zig zags in the wrinkles to increase blood circulation in the area and thereby skin renewal.

It is not recommended to use a Gua Sha if you have the following:

• Sunburned skin
• Fungus
• Inflamed skin
• Wounds
• Damaged skin
• Skin cancer
• Swollen lymph glands
• Disease
• Fever

How to cleanse you your Gua Sha:

As they say that crystals carry an energy, it is important that they are cleaned optimally if you want to get the best properties out of them.
You can put your crystal Gua Sha for cleaning in a salt bath made of 3 dl of water and 1 tablespoon of sea salt in 1-24 hours.
You then rinse off the salt with cold water before using it again.
You can also wash it in soap if you want to be sure that any bacteria are completely gone. Always rinse with cold water.

Which crystal should you choose?

The crystals from Calmlish come from many different countries; eg Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, India, Canada and China. Their various properties are based on thousands of years of experience, but they are not scientifically documented.

The crystals perform, in this context, the same "skin care work", therefore in principle you can easily choose the crystal that you think is nicest and attracts you the most. But you can also choose according to the properties the crystals are said to have.