Problem Skin? It’s Time to Fix Your Microbiome
Your skin is the barrier between you and the outside world. It is the largest organ in your body, with its own microscopic ecosystem – called a microbiome — that…
Esse Concealer vs. Esse Foundation
Esse Concealer’s matte finish makes it a perfect complement to the Esse Foundation, which lays down a dewy base for the Concealer to build on. Together, this pair enables users…
Can a Concealer for Sensitive Skin Still Provide Flawless Coverage?
Today, over 70% of individuals report experiencing skin sensitivity to some degree. This concerning trend hints at the underlying issues in our modern lifestyles and skincare routines. New research on…
Skin Anarchy Podcast featuring Trevor Steyn
Esse founder Trevor Steyn was recently interviewed by Dr Ekta Yadav, MD MBA MS (Skincare Anarchy). We encourage you to listen to the full version of this enlightening episode or…
Nighttime Skincare Routine: Optimising Skin Health While You Sleep
Nighttime Skincare Routine: Optimising Skin Health While You Sleep For skin to be more youthful and resilient, it must first be sustainably healthy. We help you to achieve this by…
Esse’s sun-activated serum: make the most of your time in the sun
Sun exposure has risks, as we all know, but the benefits of healthy sun exposure are becoming more widely discussed and acknowledged. A key benefit of sun exposure is that…
What does Vitamin D do for my skin?
Our skin is the natural factory for Vitamin D, and it needs healthy levels for some key functions. These include: Controlling cell division Vitamin D controls how cells divide in…
Ageing gracefully with the sun: a dilemma of diminishing returns
One of the major concerns many of us have with sun exposure is that we fear it will make our skin age faster. While there is good reason behind this…
Skin and sunlight – how much is too much?
We’re constantly reminded of the dangers of sun exposure for our skin health. While it’s important to avoid sun damage, there’s a growing body of evidence showing that sunlight is…
Too much sun is damaging to our skin… but so is zero sun
We’re all aware of the risks that come with getting too much sun exposure – increased cancer risks, premature ageing, and chances of hyperpigmentation. But an often-overlooked question is: “Too…