A collage of four images. Top left: water droplets on a leaf. Top right: a sunlit tropical forest. Bottom left: lush green monstera leaves. Bottom right: a close-up of an eye peeking out from behind green foliage. The word "esse" is in the bottom corner.

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…

A tropical beach scene at sunset with palm trees silhouetted against the sky. The foreground features ocean waves, and in the center, a circular "Plastic Neutral" logo is superimposed over the image.

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…

A bottle labeled "esse probiotic serum" stands near laboratory glassware, including a beaker and a measuring cylinder. In the background, a green petri dish with a circular, flower-like culture is visible. The scene has a clean and clinical look.

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…