Welcome to the Journal

A space for skin wisdom, Scandinavian rituals, and stories that nourish from the inside out. Whether you’re curious about holistic aging, natural remedies, pregnancy-safe products, or beauty rituals passed down through generations — you’ll find thoughtful insights to support your glow at every stage. Brew a cup of tea, settle in, and take a little time for hygge — that cozy, Danish kind of care that nourishes your soul.

ISA ALEX BLOG

Did you know that eggs, cucumber and green tea can help clear up and restore radiance to your skin? I had so much fun talking with Lindsay, French macron expert and owner of Food.la.la about the ...

3 reasons why you should use a face oil on your skin!

HOW TO DO YOUR OWN FACIAL MASSAGE USING A FACE OIL!

What is the big rage about face oils? Why are they so good for your skin and what is the purpose of doing a face oil massage? These are questions that I get asked a lot. If you think about it, ...

Summer Travel Andorra & Spain!

Travel is one of my favorite things to do. It expands your horizon and changes your perspective on things. With the challenges of being a single mother of two, a solo entrepreneur and launching an ...

how to improve your skin with my easy to follow gua sha face tool and Gunilla Skin Alchemy Rejuvenate Face Oil.

HOW TO DO A GUA SHA NATURAL FACE LIFT!

Are you curious about the ancient Chinese Gua Sha jade stone tool and how it can improve your skin? Then watch my easy-to-follow Gua Sha natural face lift video below. It's like an instant dose of...

SANDALWOOD SKINCARE BENEFITS

I am all about simplicity and functionality. When I formulated the products for my Gunilla Skin Alchemy line it was essential for me to keep my ingredient list minimal and purposeful. Plant essence...

Hygge is the perfect Sunday Ritual to relax and unwind after a stressful week.

HYGGE - SUNDAY BATH RITUAL

Sundays are for relaxing and loving up your body. Himalayan bath salts, a few drops of ylang ylang essential oil, a good book and a long lingering hot bath is my ideal way to decompress and get rea...

CHOCOLATE FOR STRESS-RELIEF + BEAUTIFUL SKIN

Are you a chocolate fanatic? Then you will happy to know that the flavonols found in dark chocolate is actually good for your skin. Flavonols are potent anti-oxidants that protect your skin from da...

Green tea compresses for dark circles and pimples.

GREEN TEA FACE COMPRESSES FOR ACNE

Green tea is one of my favorites for DIY skin care remedies. For those under-ground painful pimples, brew a cup of green tea and compress the skin with cotton pads or do a full face compress and re...

Does your teenager suffer from acne, be careful to not over cleanse their skin.

CLEAR SKIN FOR TEEN-AGERS

Does your kid have problem skin, are you noticing little break-outs around their nasal labial folds? Wondering what to do? Now that I’m a mother to a teen, I’m learning so much more about their co...

Mulberries are a superfood for your skin. Add to diet for a radiant complexion.

MULBERRIES FOR RADIANT SKIN!

Ever since my friend introduced me to mulberries last year, I have been a huge fan. Extremely high in antioxidants as well as vitamins A, C and K; mulberries prevent pre-mature aging of the skin by...

The benefits of using pure lavender essential oil on your skin.

LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL + GREEN BEAUTY

THE POWER OF LAVENDER! Why is lavender such a rockstar in the green beauty world? Because lavender essential oil improves excessive dryness in the skin, calms inflammation and is anti-bacterial in ...

Drink water to plump up and hydrate your skin!

DRINK WATER FOR PLUMP SKIN

DOES DRINKING WATER MATTER? You have heard it before but I’m going to repeat it again... drink water! And be sure to drink at least 8 glasses a day. It makes a huge difference in the clarity and r...