If you’re a Tiktok peruser of beauty trends, you’ll know all about ‘clean skincare’. The breakout star of 2024 has got to be Norse Organic’s ‘Acne Killer’! Not only has it got over 7000 5-star reviews, it’s sold out eleven times since launching in January 2024. This clean skincare brand is formulated solely from arctic plants and beeswax – I had to see what the buzz was about!
A Move Towards Simplicity
Today’s beauty trends highlight a shift towards simplicity and natural ingredients. Skincare has moved away from 10-step routines and complicated chemical-ladden products. Research suggests that nowadays over 57% of millennials opt for simple skincare routines. Norse Organics taps into this – providing an effective option with its zero-waste, zero-water, and zero-chemical ethos.
Meet The Acne and Redness Ritual
Norse Organics Acne Killer is the hero product of a three step ritual. It includes a 6-in-1 day balm and a premium scrub. The ritual takes 2 minutes per day to use, and synonymously addresses hydration, acne treatment, and scar reduction. While most skincare products contain complex chemical blends, all Norse Organics products are free from chemicals and water. They are solely formulated from beeswax and arctic plants.
The botanicals, which have to survive sub 30 degree temperatures, are wild-harvested from Norway’s mountainsides. To thrive in their harsh conditions, these plants are packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Founder Daniel Hoftun explains, “Your skin doesn’t need chemicals; it needs nature’s best ingredients, unaltered.”
Unboxing The Acne and Redness Ritual
The 6-in-1 Day Balm
This is essentially a solid oil that instantly moisturises the skin and protects the skin barrier. Apply it every morning.
The Premium Scrub
To be used three times a week to kill acne bacteria. Overwashing your face damages the skin barrier and can inadvertently cause acne. This is a dry scrub you mix yourself with water – meaning it’ll last you a long time.
The Acne Killer
Use it every evening to restore oil levels and prevent new acne. Given that there is 0% water (the industry standard is 70%), these products are very potent so only use a small amount.
Nature Provides All We Need
What sets Norse Organics apart in a crowded market, is its ingredient list. Unlike chemical-driven alternatives, their formulation targets acne’s root causes without damaging the skin barrier or natural oil production.
All products are handmade, which includes drying the plants for several days after harvest to preserve the nutrient density.
Some interesting ingredients include:
- Sea Buckthorn: Armed with 190 active biocompounds, sea buckthorn provides deep nourishment and reduces inflammation
- Nettle: Nettle’s antibacterial properties cleanse the skin and kill acne bacteria.
- Marigold: Salicylic acid, a natural exfoliant found in Marigold, helps clear clogged pores, which is one of the main causes of acne.
- Calendula: Works as a gentle exfoliant to help remove dead skin cells and encourage a smoother, more radiant complexion
- Beeswax: Bolsters the skin’s natural barrier to lock in moisture and protect skin cells from damage caused by environmental factors.
Despite the Acne Killer’s overwhelming popularity, Norse Organics have struggled to meet demand across all their markets; USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The unique nature of their handpicked ingredients, cannot be manufactured and make large scale production and distribution a challenge. This scarcity however has resulted in glowing customer reviews. Over 7000 of them!
Real People Real Results
It’s undeniable that Norse Organics has a great story; Founder, Daniel Hoftun turns to his native Norway for inspiration and ingredients to develop a natural product that would help acne sufferers. What could never be scripted was the magnitude of impact these products would have on so many users. The brand claims a 97% success rate on all acne types including cystic acne, hormonal acne, rosacea and scarring.
From Reddit, to Trustpilot, to Tiktok, customers share stories of their acne journey. Words like ‘transformational’ ‘life changing’ and ‘profound’ are littered throughout. One customer shares, ‘I hated my skin which made me hate myself… Norse Organics has changed my life. My skin is nowhere near perfect, but the difference is extremely visible and life changing.’
Hoftun does not celebrate the 7000 reviews, his mission is much bigger, “to help 10 million people remove their acne healthily without harsh chemicals like Accutane, Benzoyl Peroxide, and Tretinoin.” As per the Tiktoks doing the rounds, this dream doesn’t seem far-fetched.
Dermatologists Jumping on Board
Historically dermatologists have been quick to prescribe accutane. The success of the Kill Acne & Redness Ritual, has seen many dermatologists contact the brand to learn more, stock, and prescribe it to acne sufferers.
Medical doctor Ahsan Farooq, stated the Kill Acne & Redness Ritual is more effective than Accutane. “Norse Organics users get results in days, whereas Accutane takes months.” Of course some users do not have instant success. Some customers note their skin flares up and needs time to adjust. This is typically because the skin is used to products containing water and needs to get used to the potency of arctic plants. Norse Organics does offer a unique 60-day money back guarantee. Should the products not work for you, you can request a refund, with no questions asked. That’s confidence for you.
