What moisturiser should you be using?
There is no denying that as winter sets in, skin feels as though it needs a little more. Cold, dry weather and indoor heating generate a real thirst in our…
UK GLOBAL MAKEUP AWARDS 2021
The winners of the prestigious UK Global Makeup Awards have been announced! The UK is the largest region in the Global Makeup Awards, with over 350 entries. The beauty awards celebrate…
Uniform and school supplies for children in rural Namibia
We recently decided to get an outside opinion of how Esse appeals to potential customers and consulted with some clever marketing people. They asked about our social responsibility policy. It…
The new Probiotic Ampoule and Exclusion Mask
With the launch of the updated professional treatments comes the addition of two unique new products to the professional trolley for Esse therapists – the live Probiotic Ampoule and the…
7 lifestyle tips to rewild your skin and improve skin health
Imagine the richness of a thriving coral reef, or the bustling activity of a healthy rainforest. What these – along with most healthy ecosystems – have in common is that…
Interview with Trevor Steyn on the microbiome and skincare
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN THE MICROBIOME? When I was younger, I thought that chemistry could solve almost any problem. As my understanding of the biological world expanded, I…
How skin compares to an ecosystem
Any ecologist will tell you that a forest filled with a rich variety of plants is healthier than a commercial plantation containing only one species of tree. The complex ecosystem…
Green Chemistry meets Wild Science
“Green chemistry, also called sustainable chemistry, is an area of chemistry focused on the design of products and processes that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.…
Esse and Plastic Neutral
We’ve partnered with Cleanhub to collect plastic waste in developing countries before it can reach the ocean. Every living thing depends on the ocean. Covering more than 70% of the…
Serious About Serums
Facial serums come in many forms and choosing which one is best for your skin can often feel daunting. You’ll hear bloggers and influencers wax lyrical about their latest serum…