whats in a drop

What’s in a drop?

The Esse probiotic skincare range includes a multitude of carefully selected natural ingredients that are proven to have a positive impact on improving skin barrier function, hydration and the effects…

skincare-myths

Skincare myths debunked

Since the beginning of time, society has formed beliefs about their experiences and the world around them. A notorious belief and misconception that comes to mind is that the earth…

Nanoparticles Lowdown

Nanoparticles – The lowdown

Nanotechnology is the study and application of extremely small particles (smaller than 100 nanometers – about 40,000 times thinner than a hair). In skincare, nano ingredients come in two forms: nanoemulsions – tiny…

A person with curly hair is smiling brightly and touching their cheek, seemingly pondering, "What is sensitive skin?" They are wearing a sleeveless top and are indoors, with some plants and blurred background elements behind them.

A guide to sensitive skin

Skin sensitivity is a leading skin concern throughout the modern world with more than half of women claiming to have sensitive skin.

Sleep and Skin Health

Sleep and Skin Health

SIX REASONS A HEALTHY SLEEPING PATTERN WILL GIVE YOU GREAT SKIN. Skin health and sleep quality can be strongly linked. Lack of sleep elevates cortisol levels in the body, increasing…

Invest In Yourself

Invest in yourself

WHY A GOOD SKINCARE ROUTINE NEED NOT BE COMPLICATED Have you had enough of hearing how the latest skincare fad is the only thing that will rescue your skin? What…

the-new-you-challenge

Take the new you challenge in 7 steps

7 STEPS TO GREAT SKIN IN 2020 “A change is as good as a holiday,” and who would say no thank you to that? As 2020 gets underway, we’d like…

A gloved hand holds a petri dish containing various colonies of mold and bacteria in different shapes and colors. A blue inoculation loop touches the surface of the dish. The background is a pale blue.

What are microbes and probiotics?

All single celled organisms are microbes, this includes viruses. A microbiome is the sum of all the single celled organisms living in and on a body. All living things have…

A woman with short brown hair and clear skin gently touches her cheek with her hand. She has a calm, serene expression. The image has a light, white background with a translucent pattern of interconnected dots overlaying her face.

What is the perfect skin microbiome?

This is a really tough question. The skin is now viewed as an ecosystem … so how would you answer the question: What is the perfect ecosystem? Is it a…