Julie's News

Rosacea: Do's and Don'ts

by Ulrike Schäfer June 16, 2026

Anyone who has read my short story in the "About Julie" section knows that I am also dealing with rosacea. For 20 years, it has bothered me to vary...

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Do I need to wash my face?

by Ulrike Schäfer June 11, 2026

Um. Yes, yes, and yes. Absolutely, and especially in the EVENING! Why? Because we need to remove the dust, sweat, sunscreen, makeup, and optionally...

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So what's the deal with "detox"?

by Ulrike Schäfer January 17, 2023

As always, detoxing is a big topic everywhere in January. I've already written a detailed newsletter about it - and given the current occasion (hel...

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Little diva Retinol - but it delivers...

by Ulrike Schäfer October 18, 2022

Oh yes, retinol, the good stuff. *Sigh*. It's a bit of a diva; you have to handle it with kid gloves and be veeery careful with it so it can perfor...

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Take your vitamin C!

by Ulrike Schäfer October 18, 2022

Vitamin C is a truly fantastic antioxidant that should not only be a staple in your diet but also regularly appear in your skincare routine (with o...

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Nature vs. chemistry - or what?

by Ulrike Schäfer October 18, 2022

I am not a fan of absolute positions of any kind – the truth is almost always somewhere in between. That's why I would never say "everything synthe...

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Hyaluron - Perfect for Plumping

by Ulrike Schäfer October 18, 2022

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a substance naturally produced by our connective tissue. It becomes gel-like when combined with water and also serves as a ...

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Introducing: Pai Skincare

by Ulrike Schäfer November 23, 2016

As every so often, this line exists thanks to a strong woman who eventually decided to do her own thing – to the good of so many of us. For years S...

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Who is Julie Shines?

by Ulrike Schäfer October 25, 2016

So many people want to know where the name 'Julie Shines' actually comes from. And they want to know why I sometimes post in German and sometimes i...

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Finally open!

by Ulrike Schäfer October 17, 2016

A lot of work lies behind us, but now it's finally done – Julie Shines has opened! In our small but beautiful shop, you can discover wonderful natu...

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