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Discover what’s at the forefront of microbiome skincare and other news from Esse.

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Shifting your skin’s microbiome

Recent scientific advancements have illuminated the profound impact of the skin microbiome on overall skin health. Disruptions to this delicate ecosystem can lead to various skin conditions, including acne, eczema,…

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Propionic Acid: The Skin’s Personal Gardener

Discover the benefits of Propionic Acid for skin health. Learn how Esse uses it to support the microbiome, boost hydration, reduce inflammation, and enhance your skin’s natural barrier function.  …

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Esse Concealer vs. Esse Foundation

Esse Concealer’s matte finish makes it a perfect complement to the Esse Foundation, which lays down a dewy base for the Concealer to build on. Together, this pair enables users…

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Skin Anarchy Podcast featuring Trevor Steyn

Esse founder Trevor Steyn was recently interviewed by Dr Ekta Yadav, MD MBA MS (Skincare Anarchy). We encourage you to listen to the full version of this enlightening episode or…