How To Glow From The Inside Out With Ole Henriksen

“After my time in Indonesia, I went on to study cosmetic chemistry at Christine Shaw College of Beauty in London. After graduating with honours, I moved to Los Angeles and opened my first spa in Beverly Hills in 1975. Obviously, my fascination with cosmetic chemistry was the starting point for creating my own products early on in my career in Los Angeles. It began with me making my own products in my kitchen which I brought to work in Tupperware containers and my clients loved the fact that all these products were customised specifically for them. At the spa, I treated celebrity clients like Diana Ross, Cher, Barbara Streisand and Naomi Campbell. The positive reaction from my clients using these formulations encouraged me to take the next step and create my first collection of skincare products under my own name in 1983. I wanted to create simple yet potent skincare products that aim to empower everybody when it comes to achieving great skin.” 

“It was my first book, Ole Henriksen’s 7-day Skincare Program that brought me to the attention of the entire US when I appeared on The Oprah Show. The book became a bestseller and there was a sudden demand for Ole Henriksen products.”

What’s your best beauty advice?
“My best advice is to love yourself, love your mirror image, and always aim to be the best version of yourself! This is something I always emphasised to my clients for many decades when I treated skin at my spa in Hollywood.”

Where did you get the idea for your best-selling Banana Bright Eye Crème?
“The Banana Bright Eye Crème was inspired by every makeup artist's love affair with banana powder. The golden hue highlights the brow bone, temple region, and under-eye region making the eyes look rested, youthful and beautiful! That became the driving force behind this amazing eye crème that’s created with multiple sources of stable vitamin C, essential fatty acids, and fine botanicals.” 

“Our clients love the transformational powers of this eye crème and how it opens up the eyes and illuminates the entire eye region from early morning on. That has led to other products in the Truth collection that incorporate the benefits of illuminating mineral pigments, like our Banana Bright Face Primer and Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum.”

What’s the biggest mistake that people make when it comes to their skincare routine?
“People with dry skin tend to be fearful of exfoliating. My advice is to exfoliate, treat and soothe. When you treat your skin this way, you’ll be able to achieve the #OLEGLOW. It is important to routinely eliminate dead skin cells by exfoliating your skin, for which I recommend the Lemonade Smoothing Scrub. This dual-action sugar scrub containing high-potency AHAs is double duty. It works to exfoliate your complexion physically and chemically. With all the dead skin cells eliminated, you can properly treat and soothe the skin.” 

What is your favourite skincare ingredient?
“My favourite skincare ingredient is vitamin C! In 1983, I introduced my brightening serum to the world – I like to say it started a vitamin C revolution! Ole Henriksen Skincare was founded on loving yourself, your skin, glowing from the inside out – and the glow-changing promise of vitamin C!” 

You’re known for your signature #OLEGLOW, can you give us a simple routine for how to get the Ole Glow?
“My favourite part is allowing consumers to find their own #OLEGLOW – it’s not just about the skincare they choose but simply about finding their inner glow through appreciating the life they live. Whether it’s waking up, smiling at yourself through the mirror or celebrating life and all things beautiful. An important one I like to share with my clients around the world at the moment is ‘less is more’ and ‘consistency is everything’. That is how you achieve instant and especially long-term results in transforming your skin to new levels of perfection.” 

“For example, what our clients have embraced is, of course, your morning cleanse with Truth Juice Daily Cleanser, followed by Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum (leave to absorb for 2 minutes), then Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer and finally Banana Bright Eye Crème. And you are ready to conquer a new day with your Ole Glow.” 

“For night, it’s all about resurfacing, smoothing, and refining the skin's texture and simultaneously infusing the skin with high levels of moisture which also results in optimised skin elasticity. Nothing does that better than our global bestseller Dewtopia 20% Acid Night Treatment, followed by our Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer.”

For an added boost to your glow, use the Transform Lemonade Smoothing Scrub 2-3 times a week.

Your brand has taken you all over the world and has led you to work with some incredible faces, what brings you the most joy in your career?
“I often say with a positive attitude, you can conquer the world. You decide how you want to embrace each and every day – and yourself. I’m grateful for every day of my life and I greet myself in the mirror every morning with a smile. I splash a lot of cold water on my face. I always look at the opportunities that lie ahead every day when I wake up because I’m the captain of my own ship. There’s no doubt that when you feel positive about life and love your fellow human beings, you are much more apt to take the best care of yourself.”