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…
Scandinavian Global Makeup Awards
The winners of the prestigious Scandinavian Global Makeup Awards 2020 have been announced! Esse Skincare received 3 Gold Awards and 2 Silver Awards.
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…
Why Esse Uses Glass Packaging
Choosing which materials to use in packaging is not easy. There are many considerations. In several projects in our history we have weighed up our options and the result has,…
Esse and Carbon Neutral
WHEN WE SAY THAT WE’RE CARBON NEUTRAL – THIS IS WHAT WE MEAN. Since Esse started, we have fought hard to hold true to a few basic values. One of…
Rewild Your Skin
Rewilding is the science of returning skin to its balanced, wild state through green chemistry and organic biotech. Civilization has long been associated with a sense of “clean” that requires…
Bakuchiol: Nature’s Retinol Alternative
Dubbed ‘nature’s retinol’, it’s worth investigating the properties of this acclaimed plant-based ingredient and how to incorporate it into your skincare routine. The Bakuchiol used in skincare is extracted and…