Oil keeps nails and cuticles flexible

Kehäkukka (Calendula officinalis) on yksi tunnetuimmista ihonhoidossa käytetyistä rohdoskasveista. Sitä on hyödynnetty vuosisatojen ajan ihon rauhoittamiseen, haavojen hoitoon ja ihon hyvinvoinnin tukemiseen. Perinteisen käytön lisäksi kehäkukan vaikutuksia on tutkittu myös tieteellisesti, ja tutkimus viittaa siihen, että kasvilla on useita ihon kannalta hyödyllisiä ominaisuuksia.

The polyphenolic compounds contained in black currant are unique active ingredients that have a positive effect on skin proteins and enzyme activity, writes natural cosmetics expert Heli Pirinen .

The pain experienced by clients who come to a physiotherapist is often due to an untreated scar, writes Marita Karppinen . Scars can cause movement disorders and referred pain. For example, an old C-section scar can be the cause of pelvic floor or lower limb dysfunction. Oiling the scar is an important part of treatment.

Dry mucous membranes impair a woman's quality of life, make her more susceptible to vaginal and urinary tract infections, and weaken her sexual desire. Marita Karppinen, a physiotherapist and sex therapist specializing in pelvic floor disorders, recommends daily treatment for dry mucous membranes in the pubic area and also provides instructions for exercising the pelvic floor muscles.

The Vaicute product family suffered a great loss in May 2023 when the product creator and developer, Dr. Raisa Mäkäräinen, passed away unexpectedly. The loss was enormous in every way, and the future of the Vaicute products was also uncertain. Raisa Mäkäräinen, developer of Vaicute products. One person could hardly fill Raisa's shoes in any area, so we decided to take on the challenge of natural cosmetics with the help of three women. We founded Marion Finland Oy, which will continue to manufacture and sell Vaicute products. The name and packaging of the product family will remain in the familiar form for the time being. The operations are still in Kainuu, now in Sotkamo instead of Kajaani. Marion Finland Oy's founders are Mari Jaakkola, Marianne Mäki and Kirsi Kuvaja. All three of us entrepreneurs have a long background in the academic world of plant research. We participated in research collaboration with Raisan Terveyspirtti at the university already during the development phase of the first Vaicute product. The author of this text, the CEO of Marion Finland Oy, also worked at Raisan Terveyspirtti for half a year. The products and the company's operating environment were therefore familiar to us. Our background in plant research, quality and equipment management related to laboratory work, and domestic and international networks in the field give us a solid foundation for continuing and developing our business. The prerequisite for continuing production was also that the products were of high quality and that we could sincerely stand behind them. As a doctor, Raisa's heart was to be a bridge builder between science and the world of natural products, so that they could support each other instead of opposing each other. We want to continue strengthening those bridges and building new ones. Like Raisa, we want to invest in the best domestic plant raw materials, and utilize scientific research in product development and evaluation of effectiveness, as well as share research information in an easily understandable format for our customers. We hope that the driving force behind our work will always be joy, inspiration and enthusiasm. The most important thing why we continue to manufacture Vaicute products is the feedback from our customers. The cream, developed especially for women's mucous membranes, has been longed for back on the market. The feedback has been downright confusing. It humbles the mind, and brightens and clarifies our motivation to continue the work that Raisa started. We will do our best to continue Raisa's life's work and serve our customers with high-quality Vaicute products. We gratefully accept this inspiring challenge. Warmest regards from our entire team, Mari Jaakkola CEO of Marion Finland Oy

The medicinal use of natural plants based on genetic knowledge can be functional and effective. More research and information is needed on the topic, writes Raisa Mäkäräinen. She is a physician, natural product processor and the creator of the Vaicute product family.

The new Vaicute spruce cone oil treats dry skin, cuticles and scars. The vegan Vaicute treatment oil is extracted from hand-picked spruce cones from Kainuu. Even a drop is incredibly effective.

The moisturizing Vaicute cream, developed for the mucous membranes of the pubic area, receives top ratings from test users. Vaicute!

Now it's certain: Finnish red clover, the main ingredient in Vaicute cream , which moisturizes the mucous membranes of the pubic area, is a good source of phytoestrogens. The information is based on an analysis by the University of Oulu.

Heli Pirinen from Idea Nature Oy analyzes the raw materials of Vaicute cream and their effective properties.

38 women tested Vaicute, a vaginal moisturizing cream, for a month. This article contains their feedback in direct quotes.