A scattered pile of small, dark brown chia seeds spread out on a white background, surrounding a bottle of Esse Bakuchiol Serum. Some of the seeds are clumped together while others are spread sporadically around the elegantly designed serum packaging. The seeds are oval-shaped with a slightly rough texture, providing a natural contrast to the sleek appearance of the Esse Bakuchiol Serum.

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…

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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 Esse’s…

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What Does My Microbiome Do For Me?

We know gut microbes aid in digestion and deliver nutrients. They also produce vitamins, maintain blood pressure, and affect your mood. Because we rely on so many partnerships, we can…

Illustration of microscopic view of skin with hair follicles. Various colored particles represent bacteria and viruses interacting with the surface. The image showcases the complexity of skin at a cellular level.

How Probiotics Strengthen Skin Barriers

Remedy Sensitivity – Probiotics strengthen barrier function and protect you from pathogens so they automatically guard your immune system from exposure to unnecessary triggers. Apart from acting as a shield of armour,…

Close-up of a person's eye and part of their face. The individual is holding a dropper releasing a drop of yellow liquid onto the skin near the eye. The skin around the eye shows fine lines and wrinkles. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the eye and dropper.

Learn About Skin Immunity And Probiotics

YOUR SKIN HAS AN IMMUNE SYSTEM AND IT IS VITAL IN THAT IT PROTECTS YOU FROM PATHOGENS. Keratinocytes, the most common skin cells in the epidermis (the outer most layer…

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The Future Of Skincare

In 2003 the Human Genome Project declared that the sequencing of the human genome was complete after 13 years of intense research. It cost $2,7 billion. Now you can have…