A person with their hair tied back uses their hands to splash water onto their face over a bathroom sink, with water running from the faucet. The bathroom has a marble countertop and modern fixtures, including a soap dispenser and a beige container.

Cleansing The Esse Way

Sebum Science Sebum is the complex mixture of oils produced by sebaceous glands in our skin. Human sebum is very different to that of other mammals. We’re far from fully…

Three colorful petri dishes against a white background display intricate, flower-like bacterial colonies. The top left dish is blue, the top right is green, and the bottom dish is orange. Each dish showcases complex, symmetrical growth patterns.

Good Microbes For Your Skin

  There are trillions of bacteria from hundreds of species living on and in your skin. Your skincare goals should always include their well-being, as they are what ultimately determine…

A person receiving a facial examination under a magnifying lamp. The esthetician’s hands are gently holding the client’s face, which is covered partially with a headband. Various skincare products are visible in the background.

What is the Esse Experience?

  Skin therapists are in a position that demands daily responsibility, as their clients rely on them to provide reliable advice and effective treatments. This responsibility should not be taken…

A woman with a towel wrapped around her hair is applying face cream to her cheek. She is looking at herself in a mirror and wearing a white bathrobe. The background is blurred, drawing focus to her skincare routine.

What Moisturiser Should You Be Using?

  There is no denying that as winter sets in, skin feels as though it needs a little more. Cold, dry weather and indoor heating generate a real thirst in…

A white Esse branded packet labeled "exclusion mask" stands upright. In front are two small brown bottles labeled "probiotic ampoule," one marked as liquid and the other as powder. Behind them, a round petri dish with a vibrant purple growth is visible.

The New Probiotic Ampoule and Exclusion Mask

  With the launch of the updated professional treatments comes the addition of two unique new products to the professional trolley for Esse therapists – the live Probiotic Ampoule and…

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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…

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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…