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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…

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Vitamin D: supplement or sunshine?

To understand what is healthy for you, it’s often worth asking yourself: “What is my body designed for?” Through the course of human history, our bodies have acquired Vitamin D…

A display of skincare products from the brand 'Esse'. The arrangement includes three boxed sets with an assortment of brown bottle products and jars standing in front. Each box features a close-up image of a woman's face alongside the brand logo and product name.

Esse and our approach to sensitive skin

Sensitive skin can have a variety of triggers, including environmental exposure, heat, friction, food, and medication. At Esse, we focus on creating the ideal environment for your skin’s microbiome to…

The image shows an Esse Pamper Box, which contains four 0.34 fl oz products: a clay mask, a cream mask, a cocoa exfoliator, and a microderm exfoliator. The products are displayed in small jars in front of the product packaging, which has a green and white design.

Indulge in 2023’s festive Pamper Box

Indulge in some well-deserved self-care and pampering this festive season with our complimentary Limited Edition Esse Pamper Box. Featuring masks and exfoliators that use organic biotechnology, rewilding your skin doesn’t…

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Esse Bakuchiol Serum: Nature’s Retinol

Esse incorporates ‘nature’s retinol’ in its latest launch of Bakuchiol Serum When it comes to anti-ageing ingredients in skincare products, retinoids have been the gold standard for decades – despite…

A collection of Esse skincare products, including various moisturizers, serums, cleansers, and creams. The packaging consists of brown bottles and tubes with silver caps, as well as clear bottles with pump dispensers and dropper tops.

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,…

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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…