The Concept
Il Sole Skær brings together the clarity of Scandinavia and the warmth of Southern Italy. A sensorial body oil crafted from pure, organic ingredients, designed to nourish the skin and enhance its natural glow.
Rooted in simplicity, quality, and a deep respect for nature and culture, Il Sole Skær combines the best of two worlds.
100% Organic Ingredients
Made exclusively with certified organic oils and botanical extracts.
A Danish–Italian Story
The name Il Sole Skær is a playful meeting of two languages. Il Sole means “the sun” in Italian, while Skær means “shine” in Danish.
Created for Everyday Luxury
Designed to nourish the skin, enhance a natural glow, and transform daily skincare into a moment of care and self-connection.
Thoughtful Production
We keep a small stock and produce in small batches to avoid unnecessary waste and overproduction. Therefore we also do made to order.
Designed for a Second Life
Our glass bottle is made to be reused, repurposed, or refilled, encouraging a more thoughtful approach to consumption.
Nothing Unnecessary
Every ingredient has a purpose and a function within the formula. Discover the role and benefits of each ingredient further below.
Meet the Founder
"Il Sole Skær was created while I was expecting our son, who is half Danish and half Italian.
Inspired by the two places that shape our family, the fresh Scandinavian coastlines and the sun-soaked landscapes of Southern Italy, I wanted to create a body oil that felt both luxurious and pure. Something that nourished deeply, enhanced a natural glow, and left the skin silky soft rather than sticky."
"I began searching for the finest organic ingredients from both regions. Sea buckthorn, rosehip and juniper from the North. Olive oil, bergamot, lemon and chamomile from the South.
Bringing together the best of Scandinavia and Southern Italy in a single bottle. Il Sole Skær is the result.
Thank you for being part of this journey. I am happy to share that more products are in development. Follow @ilsoleskaer to stay updated."
Mai Hedvig Lyngby
Founder, Il Sole Skær
The Composition
A refined blend of eleven organic oils and botanical extracts, carefully balanced to nourish the skin and enhance its natural glow.
Silky and fast-absorbing, the formula leaves skin soft, luminous, and beautifully cared for, never heavy or sticky.
As the oil melts into the skin, bright citrus notes unfold first, followed by delicate botanicals and the subtle warmth of olive oil. Fresh yet comforting, the scent lingers close to the skin, evoking coastal air, Mediterranean sunlight, and a quiet sense of wellbeing.
The Ingredients
Jojoba Oil
Balancing & Skin-Mimicking
Jojoba oil moisturizes the skin through a unique dual action: on the one hand, it mixes with sebum and forms a thin, non-greasy, semi-occlusive layer; on the other hand, it absorbs into the skin through pores and hair follicles then diffuses into the intercellular spaces of the outer layer of the skin to make it soft and supple.
Sweet Almond Oil
Nourishing & Softening
Similar to other plant oils, it is loaded with skin-nourishing fatty acids and contains several other skin goodies such as antioxidant vitamin E and vitamin B versions. Its great for its smoothing, softening and moisturizing properties.
Apricot Kernel Oil
Lightweight Moisturizing
The emollient plant oil coming from the kernel (the seed of the seed) of the delicious apricot fruit. It contains antioxidant vitamin E and nourishing fatty acids and has nourishing and moisturizing properties, ideal for dry skin types. It's easily absorbed into the skin.
Olive Oil
Antioxidant & Protective
You probably know olive oil from the kitchen as a great and healthy option for salad dressing but it's also a great and healthy option to moisturize and nourish the skin, especially if it's on the dry side. It's loaded with nourishing fatty acids. It also contains antioxidant polyphenols, tocopherols (types of vitamin E) and carotenoids and it's one of the best plant sources of skin-identical emollient.
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Antioxidant & Regenerating
The oil coming from the pulp of the sea buckthorn berry. It has a pretty unique fatty acid composition: 65% is a combination of the rare Omega-7, aka palmitoleic acid and the more common palmitic acid. Fatty acids give the oil nice moisturizing and skin-protecting abilities. It contains the antioxidant superstar, Vitamin E (in multiple forms), antioxidant (and orange color giving) pigments beta-carotene and lycopene, as well as skin-soothing and replenishing beta-sitosterol.
Rosehip Oil
Repairing & Radiant
The oil coming from the seeds of dog-rose, a wild rose species native to Europe - Scandinavia. It's a nice moisturizing and repairing plant oil loaded with skin-nourishing fatty acids. Ideal for all skin types.
Lemon Oil*
Energizing & Brightening
Lemon Peel Essential Oil is extracted from the rind of the lemon used to make refreshing lemonade. It is naturally rich in limonene, the key aromatic compound responsible for its bright, uplifting scent, which makes up the majority of its composition. Il Sole Skær's formulation only a very small amount is used, just 6 drops per blend, making it safe for everyday use, including when exposed to sunlight.
Bergamot Oil*
Uplifting & Aromatic
Bright and elegant with a green citrus note, bringing a sense of lightness and Southern Italian warmth.
Juniper Berry Oil*
Purifying
Bright and elegant with a green citrus note, bringing a sense of lightness and Southern Italian warmth.
Chamomile Oil*
Calming & Soothing
Roman chamomile has a soft, sweet, apple-like aroma and is known for its gentle, calming effec. It also contains the biologically active anti-inflammatory components, bisabolol, and chamazulene.
Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E)
Antioxidant & Preservative
Primary fat-soluble antioxidant in our skin. Used in Il Sole Skær's formula as a natural preservative. Protects against UVB rays.
*Essential oils are used in very low concentrations.
Ingredients list (+ INCI official list names)
Il Sole Skær Glow Body Oil:
- Jojoba Seed Oil
(Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil) - Sweet Almond Oil
(Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) - Apricot Kernel Oil
(Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil) - Olive Oil
(Olea Europaea Fruit Oil) - Sea Buckthorn Oil
(Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil) - Rosehip Seed Oil
(Rosa Canina Seed Oil) - Lemon Peel Oil
(Citrus Limon Peel Oil) - Bergamot Peel Oil
(Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil Expressed) - Juniper Berry Oil
(Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil) - Roman Chamomile Flower Oil
(Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil) - Vitamin E
(Tocopherol)
The Details
At the base of the glass bottle, you will find a subtle detail of Italian mountains, inspired by the landscapes of the South. A small detail, meant to be noticed over time.
The name Il Sole Skær is a word play and reflects the same meeting of worlds. “Il Sole” means the sun in Italian, while “Skær” is a Danish word for glow or shine.
