I Tried Everything For My Acne. It Turned Out The Products I Trusted Were The Problem.
By Daniel Hoftun, founder of Norse Organics
Where it started
I know what it is like when nothing works
I had acne through my teens and into my twenties. I tried the cleansers, the prescriptions, the ten step routines, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, all of it. Some of it worked for a week. Then my skin came back angrier than before. I stopped taking photos. I learned where the good light was in every room.
The thing nobody told me
The problem was not my skin. It was what I was putting on it
One day I read the back of everything I used. Face wash, shampoo, sunscreen, deodorant. Lists of chemicals I could not pronounce. When I looked them up, the phrase kept coming back: hormone disruptors. They absorb through the skin and into the body, and they can pull hormones out of balance. For a teenager whose hormones are already surging, that is the exact wrong thing to add.
Where the answer came from
So I looked back a thousand years
I went digging through old Nordic books to see how people cared for their skin before any of this existed. My ancestors, the Vikings, used two things: beeswax and Arctic plants. And they did not have acne. So I rebuilt that formula.
Arctic plants are not gentle little herbs. They survive minus 40 degrees, months with no sun, and a summer so short they pack a whole year of nutrients into two or three weeks. That is what makes calendula, rosemary, marigold and thistle so powerful on skin. No water, no fillers, nothing you could not pronounce.
So I made my own
I built the skincare I could not find, and tried it on myself first
I could not buy anything like this, so I made it. Beeswax, Arctic botanicals, the plant extracts my ancestors used, and nothing else. I put it on my own skin before anyone else's. Within a few weeks it was clearer than it had been in years, and this time it stayed that way. That was the moment Norse Organics began.
REAL people, REAL RESULTS
Life-changing results in days
97%
reported cleaner, healthier skin in just 9 days
90%
healed without distracting scarring
80%
showed dermatologist-graded improvement
76%
experienced smoother-feeling skin
*Based on a 60-day third-party clinical trial. Individual results may vary.
How it was born
I made the first batch in my kitchen
The first jars for other people were poured by hand on my own stove, because everything inside them is real food for your skin. I gave them to a few people who were struggling the way I had been. Their skin cleared, they told their friends, and it grew from there. Since we launched Norse, we have helped teens and adults around the world feel like themselves in their own skin again. Every jar is kept below the temperature that would kill the plants.
The Complete System for Acne-Prone Skin is for anyone with breakout-prone skin who's done with 10-step routines:
Teens, young adults, and grown adults still dealing with breakouts.
Most of our customers are teens, because teens are the ones who want their skin clear now, not in six months. But hormonal breakouts, stress breakouts, and sweat-triggered breakouts don't stop at 19. Hormonal, stressed or sweaty skin? It's made for you, whatever your age. See real customer results →
Ingredients we use
No fragrance. No harsh sulfates. Just potent Arctic botanicals that calm irritated, acne-prone skin fast. Nothing that will bleach your towels.
Day Balm for Acne-Prone Skin
Sea buckthorn oilThistle oil
Led by Sea Buckthorn Oil, naturally rich in omega fatty acids, vitamins C and E, and antioxidants³, plus Thistle Oil. Lightweight, keeps shine in check, and gentle on sensitive or sweat-stressed skin.
Led by Sea Buckthorn Extract and Marigold Oil, fast-acting botanicals that calm the look of redness overnight. No sting. No dryness. Just a waterless, cold-pressed balm.
Led by Rice Flour and Apricot Kernel Powder, a gentle natural exfoliant that lifts away dead skin and excess oil and brightens the look of skin¹⁶, without the redness of harsher scrubs.
Full list: Rice Flour, Apricot Kernel Powder, Rose Flour.
Apply every morning. Light layer, zero water filler, extremely potent.
Night Balm
Apply every night before bed. For stubborn spots, apply up to 3 to 4 times a day.
Scrub
Use 2 to 3 times a week in the shower. Dry hands only, mix a pinch with water in your palm, scrub for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep the jar dry, water inside it can cause mold.
Skip everything else: no face washes, no cleansers, no extra steps.
Day 1: 64% said their skin already felt more hydrated.
Day 3: 73% said it felt smoother.
Day 60: a dermatologist graded 73% as visibly smoother and more even, and 77% wanted to keep using it.*
*60-day clinical study by Citruslabs of 35 adults (18–45) using the full 4-step routine. Self-reported unless marked dermatologist-graded. Individual results vary.
Some people see a difference overnight: calmer, less shiny skin by morning. For others it takes a few weeks. If your skin changes with your cycle, give it one full cycle. Want to see it for yourself? See real customer results →
Better skin in 60 days, or your money back
Why 60 days? Because that's how long our clinical study ran. By day 60, a dermatologist graded 73% of participants as having visibly smoother, more even skin.* Some people see a difference overnight, most within a few weeks. Give it the full 60 days. Not happy? You get your money back.
These are the guarantee terms you must follow to be eligible for the satisfaction guarantee. The guarantee only applies to rituals, and to subscription orders. Max 1 per customer or order, we refund a maximum of 1x ritual per order or customer. Follow usage instructions, meaning you have used the products as instructed.
Steps to claim it. First, fill out the form. Then we will get back to you around 2 weeks after submission.
17 year old is smiling again!
My daughter struggled for a long time with hormonal acne, we tried several different systems to get her some relief (pro-active among others), but all they did was dry her skin out and make her acne worse. We were even contemplating visiting a doctor for some stronger prescription level stuff (but had heard the horror stories associated with that.) I use the Frøya organics balms (which is their sister company and they have a lot of the same ingredients but are marketed more towards mature skin) and have had success with them, so I decided to order the Norse complete acne system for my daughter to try after seeing all the good reviews. At first she was apprehensive because of how oily the product is, but I told her to give it a try and see if it helps, worst case scenario we’re in the same situation we’re in now. She tried it, stopped all of her other skincare products and applied it religiously every day. After the first week her skin’s inflammation started to calm down and she said her skin felt really soft and hydrated. After the second week her acne started to clear up, after the third week her friends started noticing and commenting on how clear and healthy her skin looks. Now we are on week 4 and she said to me ‘Mom, you really need to leave a review for this stuff cause this is crazy’, so here we are. Her skin is still healing, and she still has the occasional break out, but there is a night and day difference from where her skin was before using this balm and where she is now. So trust the process and if you’ve tried everything else, maybe take a chance on Norse and it could surprise you like it did us.
So far I have seen a reduction in my chin acne that unfortunately I have developed a re occurring issue with over the past year .
I wouldn’t say my spots have gone , I had a bit of purging at the start of treatment .
I am willing to continue .
Compared to the red , cystic inflammation I had a month ago.
It is gradually getting better .
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The products work, just with consistent use and lack of using makeup. Definitely takes some time to see results. As a student I was surprised by the sizes when it arrived given the prices, buts it’s lasted quite a while as you only need a little. Not a huge fan of the orange look you get from the morning one but it works at preventing breakouts when I normally get them from touching my face during the day. Scarring is slowly fading from the night cream although it’s not a super hydrating cream, more of a serum feel. The exfoliating one is extremely harsh but good for removing crusty skin post breakout, I don’t use very often as it’s harsh like sandpaper. Gone through lots of acne products and I’d say it works - but there are other products out there that could do a similar job for a fraction of the price, but you wouldn’t get the organic ingredients or that nice natural herbal scent you get from Norse. Would recommend if you can afford.
We have been using this product on my son's face and back for 21 days now. It feels like things have gotten worse so far, but we are trying to stick it out. The first 2 pictures were from the day we started, Sept 2, 2026. The other 2 are from yesterday, Sept. 23, 2026.
Today is my 20th day using Norse. The first couple weeks my face was purging all the clogs pores so I broke out quite a bit but in the last week it has definitely calmed and is healing. My face is quite oily but I get dry patches. The dry patches have gotten much better. I feel like my face is moving in a good direction and I’m excited to see where my progress goes over the next month.
My 14yr old struggles terribly with his acne. He’s so self conscious and it’s affecting his school and social life. He’s was on antibiotics and dual gel for months and only got worse. Norse organics have been a game changer. Tge progress is slow, but there’s progress which is more than I can say for the medicine way!!
I do like the product so far. Shipping was fast, which was great. I have seen some improvement and have been consistent with the routine. I am hoping that with more time, my skin will continue to improve. I still have some redness, and some breakouts, (although they aren't as noticeable or as long lasting.). I am also hoping for improvement with my blackheads in my T-zone. Fingers crossed and stay tuned!
Gutted! Was really hopeful for this to help calm my acne after reading such great reviews, but it seems to just be making it worse.
Been following the cleaning regime religiously every day for 4 weeks and have seen no improvement at all infact it has just made my skin worse and more painful. Which is such a shame as I love the all natural products but it seems it just doesnt work for me.
Uploaded a before and after (current) photo. My daughter is seeing some improvement but not much. She has been using consistently and has seen very little change to her skin. Also the scrub spills every where each time she tries to open it and has wasted a lot of product due to poor packaging design.
These photos are taken 3 weeks apart. I used to have clear skin and after stopping birth control, I experienced new adult acne. I tried everything, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, Blume acne products (which eventually stopped working). I even went to a dermatologist who only suggested going on birth control again or taking medication. I was at a breaking point and decided to give Norse Organics a shot. I was worried that the reviews would be gimmicky and fake but I figured it was worth a shot for clean ingredients. After the first week, my skin did get worse and I almost stopped. The team at Norse Organics helped me through every step. I stuck with it and slowly but surely, my coloration improved, the texture evened, and my amount of pimples lessened. If pimples did pop up, they were not longer cysts but small white heads that healed within a day. Unfortunately, I had an allergic reaction to the almond in the product. Norse refunded me 100% without any questions asked. I am so sad to have to stop the product. Since getting off of Norse, my acne is now coming back. For those who do not have a nut allergy, I don’t just HIGHLY recommend but URGE you to try it🤍 Norse, please make a nut free version!! My skin needs to get back onto your products, it was the boost my confidence needed in the short month that I used it
It did not help with my cystic acne. i still get cystic acne on my jaw line. it’s hard to see in the photo but i still get huge cystic pimples on my forehead and tiny bumps. i popped the pimple and it has a pimple patch on it right now so it looks better. but these products did not help my acne.
I bought this in April ( 4 months ago) with really high hopes. I was patient and didn’t expect results right away. The clear skin that I was promised never came. I was still battling breakout after breakout. If I missed an application, it was even worse. I thought if I was more consistent that it would work. Still no. I am only giving this 3 starts because I like the fact that it is natural, the smell and texture are nice and I did have moments where I had hope that this could be the answer. But not enough for me to continue using the product. I switched back to cleansers that make my skin feel clean. The balm didn’t do that. Just felt like layering more oil on top of my oily skin.
Hi i honestly wanted to say a huge thank you and well done because your products have just amazingly changed my skin and boosted my self esteem so much, as unfortunately in January i was diagnosed with IBD which is a chronic illness and i had to start on a lot of new medication which was a huge shock to my body and i had so many changes in my skin and i got very bad hormonal and cystic acne which was a big change and took a dip in my body image as i gained a lot of weight with the steroids and honestly now my body is quite back to normal but my skin wasn’t so I decided to try your products and they just made miracles. So thank you so much
It says it can be kept out but keeping it in a mini fridge is so much better! Take away redness instantly, And I’m loving it so far about 30 days in, but it does make your face oily for a long time
the packs contains 3 sheets of 30 each so a total of 90! they feel like regular store bought patches but probably work better, haven’t tried yet but i’m very hopeful! :)
If your problem is just active acne and redness, it is a perfect product to use.
But it won’t help you with scars and pores .
I using it about 2 months now and see a difference. Much better .
Thanks
My acne last year was the most painful cystic acne I’ve ever had. My mom found Norse Organics on an ad and decided to give it a try. I tried absolutely everything that I could at home and was so desperate for some sort of relief because it was so painful I couldn’t even smile. When I started using it I thought it was a gimmick but the more I used to the more my face seemed to calm down. Now a year later I have no active acne just some scarring!
Norse has significantly improved my 14 yr old son's acne! He's been using it for over a month now and has seen more improvement with this product than any other product so far. He still has some breakouts but they are no where near as bad as they were prior. Even though the price is rather expensive, my sons confidence is starting to shine through again and for that reason, we are going to continue using this product!
I've struggled with acne for as long as I can remember. I've used countless washes, ointments, serums. You can imagine how expensive all of that is. I'm so happy to have found something that works for my skin. I've had this for almost two months and I'm not even halfway through. The only thing I can complain about is that my skin has felt a little dull since using, so I still use another moisturizer or serum to give my skin some luster. It's not a cure all, I still get acne, but not as bad as before.
I have been using the acne regimen for almost 2 months. I have not seen much progress. I will say specific breakouts seem to heal faster, but my breakouts still are pretty bad and haven't gotten better.
As a 41 year old with cystic acne I didn't have high expectations. I see a dermatologist and to no avail. I can't afford laser right now so I tried this scrub. IT WORKS. I will repurchase when I run out. I use it in my cleanser every other day and wow. I am in love
It has taken awhile but we found a pattern with this cream that has helped. The acne hasn’t completely disappeared but the bumps are smaller and not as noticeable as they were when we first started
I’ve been using this product since February, and it really has changed my skin (the pictures truly speak for themselves). I was a hesitant buyer but I was at the point where I would’ve tried almost anything. I had tried almost every other product and prescription for my skin (other than acutane) and this was my last resort before giving up and going to the dermatologist for another prescription. I’m so happy with my skin, and I haven’t be able to say that in over ten years.
Okay so I suffer tremendously with a mix of acne through anxiety and stress and significant redness to my cheeks. Sometimes my face is dry and even hurts... I've tried moisturisers. I've tried steroid creams and now something brought me to this. I apply every night and my skin feels alot smoother. The redness has improved massively but if I am honest I still suffer with regular breakouts as you can see by the uploaded photos. I have been using this for several weeks and will continue to do so in hope that my skin just needs a little longer to see such improvement. But a little is better than nothing I suppose and I remain hopeful.
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