Hi lovely 💛
Isn’t it wild how just one slow walk in nature can reset your whole system?
After a week of fighting off a stubborn summer cold, I’m finally back on my feet. And so ready to return to my good routines again: nourishing food, mindful movement, fresh air... and a big dose of self-care 💆♀️
How has the past week treated you?
As always for me, when the energy starts coming back, so does the inspiration... and sometimes that means creating a new juice or herbal oil. Other times, like now, it means writing and sharing. With you 🥰

On the hunt for a berry with deep roots 🧡

A couple of days ago, I took a walk in a nearby nature reserve, less than a ten minute drive from the farm where I live.

In Norway, we’re so lucky to have protected natural areas where nature gets to be... well... nature 💚
No buildings. No destruction. Just peace.
But thankfully, we’re still allowed to pick berries there as long as it’s done with care and respect.
And lucky for me, that was exactly what I had planned.
This time I had a very special mission:
I was looking for a tiny berry that’s been used for hundreds of years, by everyone from Vikings, to Tibetan monks, to astronauts.
Yes, really! 😉
I’m talking about Sea Buckthorn, known here in Norway as Tindved 🍊

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Why Sea buckthorn is such a powerful little thing

Sea buckthorn grows in the Arctic climate and packs a serious punch.
It’s rich in:
🍊 Vitamin C (way more than oranges)
🧬 Omega fatty acids that help rebuild the skin barrier
💪 Potent antioxidants that soothe, strengthen, and protect
Here in the north, we call it the «Nordic Lemon» or even «Arctic Mango», thanks to its tart taste and impressive nutrient profile. It’s been used for generations, both inside and out.
And fun fact? 
👩🚀 Astronauts have used it to protect their skin from radiation in space.
Now that’s what I call powerful skincare!

That’s why Sea Buckthorn is one of the hero ingredients in Frøya’s skincare

At Frøya, we use both cold-pressed oil and CO₂ extracts from Sea Buckthorn to capture its full potency 💪
Together, they help deeply nourish the skin, support its barrier repair, calm redness, and bring out a
healthy, natural glow ✨
Also 👀 studies indicate that concentrated extracts may help the body release its own stem cells involved in tissue repair. Like, wow!
💡 Cold-pressing preserves the delicate vitamins and fatty acids, while CO₂ extraction delivers highly concentrated antioxidants without using heat or chemicals ❌

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From nature’s calm to skin that glows ✨

So there I was... under the sun, listening to the birds, hands full of berries.
I took it slow. No rush. No notifications. Just fresh air and orange fingertips.

And once I got home, I made two of my absolute favorite things:

I truly love harvesting ingredients from nature, that I can use in so many different ways. To make something homemade both for my inside and out.
Have you ever made anything like this from wild-foraged ingredients?
I would love to hear all about it! 💌

🧘 When your body says «no»

On another note: I’d actually planned a gym workout that day, but my body had a clear message:
«Not today».
So I unrolled my yoga mat, stretched, breathed, and focused on the tension I’d been holding for days.
You’ve probably felt it too, that pressure to push through, even when your body is begging for rest.
My experience?
It almost always backfires.
When I ignore my body, it drains me.
But when I listen, that’s when the energy comes back 💆
What do you do when your body feels tired? Maybe we can swap tips & rituals? I’d love to hear yours 💜

This week’s kitchen joy

In the kitchen, I finally restocked my favorite homemade granola!
Ever since I started making it myself, I haven’t touched a store-bought cereal again 🥣
You can find my go-to recipe here:

And if you have a favorite of your own... please send it my way 📮
There’s nothing better than trying something personally recommended by others 🙌

From me to you 💬

All in all, this week helped me feel more like myself again.
Not because I did everything perfectly.
But because I made small, nourishing choices, one at a time.
A berry walk. A deep breath. A yoga stretch. A bowl of granola. And some well-deserved skincare 😉🍊🧡

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Thanks for being here and for reading.
I can’t wait to share more soon!
About the herbs, the Frøya rituals, and the ancient Nordic wisdom I’ve gathered along the way 🌾
To your glow,
Line
The heart of Frøya 🌸