What are the criteria Triin Terasmaa, a health and nutrition therapist, uses to choose beauty products?

Natural beauty begins with conscious choices. This means supporting skin, body, and inner balance in a way that respects both people and nature. For MaiWistik, natural cosmetics are part of a holistic self-care ritual – gentle, pure, and natural.

This time, we introduce MaiWistik's Ambassador of Natural Beauty Triin Terasmaa, a health and nutrition therapist. We asked Triin about her criteria for choosing beauty products, which MaiWistik products are her favorites, and how she maintains her daily balance.

How to choose natural beauty products?

1) Do you have a routine that kick-starts your day or slows it down?

In the morning, I always need to do some exercises – sometimes even just for five minutes. I do Shindo stretches and some strength exercises, always accompanied by a facial massage with a face roller. Once that's done, I automatically feel good.

Finally, I make a cup of weaker coffee. In spring and summer, I walk around the garden with my coffee cup and check on my plants. This gives the day a pleasantly meditative start.

2) What makes you happy?

Being with my plants makes me happy. Working in the garden, digging, weeding, tidying up plants, and planting are the most calming activities for me. Sometimes, after a stressful day, I always go to work in the garden, and then peace of mind returns.

Observing nature and doing things that truly inspire me also makes me happy.

3) What do you value most about maintaining your health?

I value reaching a point in my health maintenance where I feel complete peace. There's no pressure. I maintain my health holistically – taking care of my mental, physical, and nutritional well-being.

4) What are your criteria for choosing beauty products?

When choosing beauty products, the first and most important criterion for me is that the raw materials and production are ecologically clean. I haven't used anything else on my body for many years now.

For me, a beauty product must have a clean composition, be good for the skin, and respect nature. That's why I consciously prefer natural cosmetics and plant-based skincare products.

5) What is your favorite MaiWistik product? Has any product surprised you?

I really like Cupik. It leaves the skin with a pleasant brownish tint, as if I've been sunbathing, and it smells good.

6) Do you have a nice story to share about a product?

The first product I could mention is Curetiku. I used it as a hand cream for almost a whole year. I liked it a lot – especially because it's a clean and natural product.

Why did I use the same cream all the time? I met Mai-Liis, and she immediately gave me a bag full of creams to sell. But I liked it so much that I used almost all of it myself.

7) What is your relationship with nature? Do you have a favorite place in Estonia?

Nature is my primary companion in life. I need to be in nature every day.

My favorite place is the garden I built with my own hands. At the same time, all beautiful natural spots, forests, and parks are places I always want to go. I especially like being near bodies of water. Water is the most powerful energy source for me.

If there's nothing else, even a puddle to step into barefoot or with rubber boots is enough – and peace is already there.

8) What is your favorite season and why?

I like summer the most. It's warm then, and Estonian nature is at its most beautiful. These two things make me very happy.

9) Which herbal teas are your favorites?

I use many different medicinal herbs for making tea. I've been doing this since childhood because my grandmother collected and dried all the medicinal herbs she could get her hands on.

My favorites include chamomile, yarrow, plantain, oregano, meadowsweet, and cowslip. I choose plants based on what my body needs at the moment.

10) How do you ground yourself?

Walking in nature or by the sea helps a lot to ground myself. Often, during my walks, I do some guided meditation. Mostly, I deal with creating and organizing my life then. This helps to ground me well.

11) What are your three core values without which you wouldn't make any decision?

• The thing must fully appeal to me.
• My gut feeling must tell me it's the right thing.
• The decision must not bring significant additional burden or stress into my life, nor take away my rest time.

12) If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?

I would change people's great dependence on money and acting out of survival. People could then focus more on what they genuinely enjoy, and the overall benefit would be greater.

13) What is the one thing that is always in your cosmetic bag?

Hand cream.

14) Are you more a fan of a cold shower or a warm sauna? Why?

I prefer the sauna. A sauna up to 70 degrees cleanses the body. Above that, I don't need too hot a sauna because then the body's pores start to close again.

However, I still go barefoot outside for hardening in autumn, winter, and spring. I also want to start taking cold showers.

15) If all your roles were taken away, how would you introduce yourself?

I create beauty and food in the garden and greenhouse. I create life around me. I observe people and their fascinating personalities. I always notice details and feelings in a room. I enjoy joy, beauty, and raindrops on plants.

Natural beauty begins with conscious choices

Triin Terasmaa's choices show that natural beauty does not only mean external beauty products but also a conscious lifestyle, being connected with nature, and listening to one's body.

Natural cosmetics are suitable for people who want to support their skin with a clean composition, plant-based ingredients, and holistic self-care. When choosing beauty products, it is worth looking at the ingredients, production principles, and how the product makes your skin and body feel.

Discover MaiWistik's natural beauty products and find a suitable skincare ritual for yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Do you want to try Triinu's favorites yourself?
Discover Cupik – natural SOS oil for insect bites and skin problems and Curetik – natural ointment for dry and itchy skin. Both are made with a clean composition to support the skin gently and naturally.

Choose natural care for your skin and add Triinu's favorites to your daily beauty ritual.

 

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