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Hyaluronic Acid

  You have about 15 grams of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) in your body, and one-third of this is degraded and resynthesized every day. It is one of your body’s main…

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5 Benefits of Hydrated Skin

Drinking plenty of water is a key proponent in keeping our body and organs happily functioning, and hydrated skin is just as important for a healthy complexion. Here are 5…

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How To Know If You Have Dehydrated Skin

  Many people suffer with dehydrated skin but often it is not always evident. It is important that you resolve this issue by feeding your skin with the right hydrating…

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4 Reasons to Use Natural Sun Protection

  As winter turns to summer and that holiday vibe kicks in, we all gravitate to outdoor spaces where the sun shines and makes us happy …. which calls for…

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Esse Sunscreen: An Athlete’s Best Friend

  The Esse Sunscreen is one of the first of its kind and may swiftly become part of many outdoor athlete’s arsenal – we heard why from ultra-runner Riana Henning.…

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The Value of Using a Microbiome-friendly Foundation

  Here’s what your basic skin care routine probably looks like: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturiser and, finally, foundation. Perhaps you even include products to promote a healthy skin microbiome leading…

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Everything You Need To Know About Our Foundations

  This organic, microbiome-friendly foundation provides medium coverage and is available in ten shades. Below are just some of the benefits you can expect.   SKIN ILLUMINATION Layer to achieve…

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Can You Change Your Microbiome?

  An unhealthy skin microbiome results in unhealthy skin and increases the rate of ageing but you can shift your skin microbiome toward a diverse, balanced state. Learn more from…