MV Skintherapy redefines skincare as skin therapy, offering mindful rituals and rose-infused products that nourish both skin and soul.
“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare’s Juliet famously pondered. For MV Skintherapy, it’s everything, which is why they’ve deliberately used the term “skin therapy”, instead of “skincare”. This isn’t mere semantics; it’s a statement of purpose. MV Skintherapy operates outside traditional beauty industry parameters as the brand bridges the gap between complementary medicine and beauty skin therapy.
Starting Slow
MV Skintherapy asks you to rethink your relationship with your skin. I’ve been blessed with naturally good skin and rarely felt the need for complicated regimens, until sleepless nights with children and running on adrenaline began taking a toll. Suddenly, my reflection didn’t look quite as effortless anymore, but quick fixes and elaborate 12-step routines have historically put me off many skincare brands.
I instantly fell in love with MV Skintherapy’s philosophy: start slow. While other brands push extensive product lines, MV encourages discovering the power of fewer, multifunctional products. This “less is more” approach feels revolutionary in an industry built on excess and resonates perfectly with someone like me who’s sceptical and too short on time for complicated beauty routines.
As a yoga and mindfulness teacher, when I learned that MV Skintherapy embraces a holistic approach, where daily routines transform into nurturing rituals for mind, body and soul, I couldn’t wait to dive in.
The Mother’s Medication
MV’s founder Sharon McGlinchey, skincare artisan and selfcare advocate, has created something truly unique: guided skin rituals that unite touch, breath, scent and intention. These audio tracks are powerful sensory experiences designed to comfort even the most sensitive skin while simultaneously soothing the soul. They have four beautiful rituals to choose from: Morning Skin Ritual, Evening Skin Ritual, Mother’s Meditation and Ocean Meditation for Sleep.
The Mother’s Meditation is a guided experience created for those moments when you need to release the weight of everything you’re carrying. No need to “make” time for it, either. Listen while pushing a pram, sitting in your car, navigating a bustling supermarket, or find a quiet corner in your home, like I did when my husband took our kids out for a bike ride around the neighbourhood.
Closing my eyes and spritzing MV’s Rose Hydrating Mist above me, I followed McGlinchey’s gentle guidance. Within four minutes, I was transformed from frazzled and overwhelmed to serene and relaxed. My shoulders dropped, my breath became smooth and I felt proud of all that I do as a mum. I soaked up the feeling that I was enough in th