Ellen af Petersens' beauty shelfies: "I have to be creative in my work, so balance is key"

Beauty for me means feeling in-balance and in-harmony. Harmony makes me feel both relaxed and fills me with energy, so I can pass on those good vibes to my nearest and dearest. I have to be creative and productive in my work, so balance is key. My background as a yoga and Ayurvedic instructor has really helped me to stick to a good daily routine and to focus on my health, which is extra important for me now, when I have busy days ahead.

I’m an early bird – I don't need coffee to wake up. I start my day by reading the news, going through emails and looking on Instagram in bed. I brush my teeth and cleanse my tongue with an Ayurvedic scraper and then I’m ready for my morning drink: lukewarm water, half a squeezed lemon and unfiltered apple cider vinegar to stabilise my pH levels and detoxify. This creates harmony in the morning.

A healthy glow is a must for me so I regularly visit Jorunn at the skin clinic Looking Good in Stockholm to keep my skin free from impurities. To keep up the results in between appointments, I follow Colekt's 'Scandi Routine', starting with the Retake Face Cleanser, which contains refreshing witch hazel. Next I'll apply the Barbara Sturm Better B Niacinamide Serum and an SPF 50 sunscreen, which I wear every day all the year round.

Finally, I give my son his breakfast in bed – my darling Dachshund Nikki follows me around everywhere while I'm doing all of this! It's the perfect start to my day before taking him to school.

It's really important to me that my skin is moisturised at all times, especially as I spend a lot of time outdoors. So I always carry these hero Colekt products in my bag so that I can give my skin a boost throughout the day: Reclaim Face Mist, Reject Face Oil and the Reflect Eye Balm.

When it comes to foundation, I like to mix a little Bareminerals Original Liquid Mineral Foundation with face oil and the Colekt Reload Face Balm, which contains hydrating hyaluronic acid and bakuchiol, a natural retinol, to get that extra healthy glow. Westman Atelier's Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Chouchette, multi-use stick is great for adding a hint of colour to my lips, cheeks and eyelids. I also keep Biokiss from Biologique Recherché in my makeup bag for healthy smooth lips.

I get my hair done at Haven in Stockholm as they avoid any harsh chemicals. My hair morning routine is very simple as I try to prevent heat damage. On a daily basis, I love Kérastase and use the Chroma Absolu line.

I switch between Colekt’s Persona, which is a warm, romantic floral, and Diptyque Don Son, which is fresher, sometimes layering them to create a scent that is unique to me. I always bring a small bottle of Persona with me wherever I go.

My mum taught me early on to be careful in the sun and to always wear a cap and sunglasses. She is a strong, confident woman, a natural beauty and my absolute role model in life. Thank you mummy - love you!

Mists! When working on the development of the Colekt face mists we selected the best active ingredients for pro-ageing with only innovative natural ingredients to boost and protect the skin. My skin doesn’t only look healthy, it is healthy since using them. Another amazing product on the market is Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream.

Surround yourself with people who love you and appreciate you. Then you give love back without any effort or without feeling drained. When it comes to beauty, my advice would be not to buy those cheap beauty products laden with additives and chemicals.

Good quality bed linen should be a daily luxury for improving the quality of your sleep.