Why We Carry Sertodo: The Story Behind the Copper
Not everything we carry at M.S Skincare is a skincare product. Some of it is a philosophy.
When we first encountered Sertodo, we were not looking for copper. We were looking for objects that belonged in the same space as the rest of our curation: things that are beautiful without trying too hard, functional without being clinical, rooted in a tradition that predates the wellness industry by several thousand years.
Copper checked every box.
Who Is Sertodo?
Sertodo was founded in 1997 in Austin, Texas. Every piece is handcrafted in Santa Clara del Cobre, a small town in Michoacán, Mexico, where copper-working has been a living tradition for over a thousand years. The name of the town translates, literally, to "Saint Clare of Copper." The craft there is not a revival. It has never stopped.
Sertodo's artisans hand-hammer each piece from heavy-gauge, 100% recycled copper. The hammering process is not decorative. It work-hardens the metal, making each piece more durable than it would be if it were simply cast or pressed. Every mark on the surface is a record of the hands that made it.
The brand came to wider attention in 1997 when Oprah named their Moscow Mule mugs one of her Favorite Things. Since then, Sertodo has partnered with Tito's Vodka, Neiman Marcus, Food52, and Tommy Bahama. They guarantee every piece for life.
Why Copper Belongs in a Wellness Edit
Copper is not a lifestyle accessory. It is one of the oldest wellness materials in human history.
The ancient Egyptians used copper to sterilize drinking water as early as 2200 B.C. Ayurvedic medicine has prescribed copper vessels for water storage for over four thousand years. The Oligodynamic Effect, the scientifically documented ability of copper to neutralize harmful microorganisms, has been studied and validated in modern research. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has registered copper as the first solid antimicrobial material.
Copper is also essential to the human body. It supports collagen synthesis, iron absorption, and immune function. It is a trace mineral we need, and one that our modern environments often strip away.
Bringing copper into your home, whether as a water vessel, a cooking pan, or a drinking cup, is a quiet act of alignment with something older and wiser than the current wellness cycle.
The Curation Filter
We have an internal standard at M.S Skincare for everything we consider carrying. Would a stylish, discerning woman have this in her home? Not because it is trendy, but because it is beautiful, functional, and built to last?
Sertodo passes without hesitation.
A copper water dispenser on the counter. A butter pot on the stove. Copper cups in the cabinet. A Moscow Mule set for when friends come over. These are not statement pieces. They are the quiet, considered objects that make a home feel intentional.
What We Carry
The Niagara Copper Water Dispenser with Lid is where most people start. Two-gallon capacity, seamless tig-welded body, stainless steel spigot, no plastic. It is the most functional object in the Sertodo line and the one that earns the most daily use.
The Just Right Copper Cup Set is four hand-hammered 10-ounce copper cups, packaged beautifully. The weight and feel of a copper cup changes the experience of drinking water. It is one of those small upgrades that turns out to matter more than expected.
And then there is the Copper Mantra Bell, which is perhaps the most Sertodo object of all. Each bell has its own unique tone. The origins of Sertodo's copper technology began with bells, over a thousand years ago, used ceremoniously to communicate with the unseen world. Sertodo includes a bell with many of their sets as an expression of gratitude and a nod to where the craft began. You can ring it with any intention that moves you.
That is the kind of brand we carry.
A Note on Longevity
Everything Sertodo makes is guaranteed for life. Not for a year. Not until the next model comes out. For life. In a world of disposable goods and planned obsolescence, that guarantee is a statement of values.
Copper cookware can be re-tinned. Copper vessels develop a patina that deepens with use. These are objects that age well, that can be passed down, that become more meaningful over time rather than less.
That is the M.S Skincare standard. We are not interested in things that need to be replaced. We are interested in things that become part of your life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sertodo copper made?
Every piece is handcrafted in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán, Mexico, a town with over a thousand years of copper-working tradition.
Is Sertodo copper 100% pure copper?
Yes. Sertodo uses heavy-gauge, 100% recycled pure copper for all of their pieces.
What is the Sertodo guarantee?
Sertodo guarantees every piece to be free from defects in workmanship for life.
Why does M.S Skincare carry copper products?
Copper has a documented history in Ayurvedic wellness and ancient medicine, and Sertodo's craftsmanship meets the quality and aesthetic standards of our curation. It belongs in the same intentional home as the rest of what we carry.
Is copper cookware a good gift?
It is one of the best. Sertodo pieces are packaged beautifully, built to last for generations, and meaningful in a way that most gifts are not.
What is the Oligodynamic Effect?
It is the scientifically documented ability of copper to neutralize harmful microorganisms through the release of copper ions. The EPA has registered copper as the first solid antimicrobial material.
