We all know that even a short walk in the forest can ease the mind and lower stress levels. But the benefits don’t stop there—exposure to nature also supports skin health and its beneficial microbiota!
So, how can you bring nature’s magic to your skin, especially when city life makes daily outdoor time nearly impossible?
The answer lies in the Forest Elixir™ range by NOBE Nordic Beauty, which features an innovative Finnish ingredient: forest extract. This line connects nature exposure with modern skincare and a busy, urban lifestyle.
Forest microbiome skincare: like a forest bath for your skin
When talking about healthy skin, we also need to talk about nature exposure and its proven benefits in skincare. The skin’s biological diversity helps maintain its health, and a well-balanced skin barrier—also known as the microbiome—offers natural protection. If this balance is disrupted, it may lead to various skin concerns. Studies show that early-life imbalance in the microbiome can even increase the risk of atopic skin conditions.
Nature exposure has been shown to support the human microbiome. The rich microbial environment in soil maintains skin diversity, supports collagen production, and boosts immune defense.
Modern life, however, makes this difficult—paved cities and biodiversity loss are weakening the skin’s microbiome.
That’s where forest microbiome skincare comes in. It delivers nature’s beneficial microbes directly to your skin, even when your schedule keeps you away from the outdoors.
“Forest Elixir™ answers the modern need for more nature—even if it’s just in front of your bathroom mirror!”
Forest extract really does bring nature to the skin: one gram contains up to 10 billion bacterial particles. The inactive microbes, derived from Nordic nature, are safe to use, and the extract’s effectiveness has been confirmed in dozens of studies. See research by Uute Scientific here.
In one 2023 study, participants used Re-Connecting Nature® extract daily for three weeks. Compared to placebo, their skin barrier showed improved strength and reduced reactivity to chemical stressors (such as lower water loss and irritation, and reduced redness).
“Forest microbiome extract brings skincare back to nature. It offers microbial exposure the skin often misses in city life.”
– Rita Nordin, CMO and Co-founder, Uute Scientific
Who should use NOBE’s forest microbiome products?
Forest Elixir™ is suitable for all skin types, but especially beneficial for:
• Dry, sensitive, atopic, or reactive skin
• Ageing skin needing support for collagen production and renewal
• Nature-lovers looking to reinforce their skin barrier, especially when challenged by dryness or skin conditions
Proven skincare benefits of forest microbiome extract:
• Strengthens and balances the skin's natural barrier (microbiome)
• Boosts skin renewal and collagen production
• Calms and supports skin's resilience to stress (visible in reduced redness and irritation)
The formula is vegan, natural, and COSMOS-certified.
Especially during the Nordic winter, when nature exposure is limited, bottled forest extract is a great idea. The extract blends easily into various skincare formulas. It naturally has a light brown tint that fades when applied to the skin.
Dose your skin with the power of the forest: Forest Elixir™ products
Developed in Finland, the Forest Elixir™ line includes everyday skincare essentials powered by microbiome extract.
• Soothing, hydrating and collagen-boosting
• Vegan and unisex — suitable for all skin types
• COSMOS Natural certified by Ecocert
• 97-99.34% of ingredients are of natural origin
Hero product: Microbiome Skincare Forest Drops®
The easiest way to add the forest microbiome to your skincare. Just mix a few fragrance-free drops into any face or body cream. The serum contains a high concentration of Re-Connecting Nature® extract and elevates your routine.
Winner of Gloria’s Best Beauty Products and Natural Beauty Awards Europe 2023
Nature meets sheet masks: Forest Elixir® Microbiome Balancing Sheet Mask
Take a moment to unwind with this biodegradable lyocell sheet mask, infused with forest microbiome extract. It hydrates, calms, and nourishes the skin with added green tea extract, hyaluronic acid, and soothing allantoin.
Beauty Awards 2023 London – Silver Winner
Lightweight forest-infused moisturizer: Forest Elixir® Microbiome Enriching Gel Moisturizer
Fast-absorbing gel cream that works from morning to night—even under makeup. A true daily staple. Soothing, hydrating, and revitalizing with a fresh, slightly foresty scent.
Winner – Natural Beauty Award 2023
A forest bath for your body: Forest Elixir® Microbiome Strengthening Body Lotion
Your skin’s new favorite body cream. This rich yet fast-absorbing formula pampers with forest extract and nourishing shea butter. Perfect for the whole family.
Natural Beauty Awards Europe Winner 2023
Dry hands, meet your match: Microbiome Repairing Hand Cream
Rough, dry hands? This one’s for you. With forest extract, shea butter, and squalane, this hand cream strengthens the skin barrier while hydrating and softening. Absorbs quickly for all-day use.
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