A display of various Esse skincare products in bottles and tubes of different sizes. The packaging features a combination of brown, white, and clear materials with metallic-colored caps, and the brand name "Esse" is prominently displayed on each item.

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…

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Esse and Carbon Neutral

  When we say that we’re carbon neutral – this is what we mean Since Esse started, we have fought hard to hold true to a few basic values. One…

A close-up image of the Esse Bakuchiol Serum bottle, intricately designed with a sleek finish, placed against a white background. The well-crafted bottle radiates sophistication and elegance as its subtle texture catches the light, drawing attention to its refined details and making it stand out prominently.

Bakuchiol: Nature’s Retinol Alternative

  Dubbed ‘nature’s retinol’, it’s worth investigating the properties of this acclaimed plant-based ingredient and how to incorporate it into your skincare routine. The Bakuchiol used in skincare is extracted…

Myrothamnus

Resurrect Your Skin With Myrothamnus

  Myrothamnus flabellifolia is commonly known as the “Resurrection Plant” and hails from the sands of the ancient Namib Desert. What makes this plant different is not in its physical…

Resurrect Serum

Resurrect Serum – New Life For Sensitive Skin

  A serum to address the signs of ageing in sensitive skin It’s important to remember that sensitivity often correlates directly to a disruption in barrier function due to a microbial imbalance.…

whats in a drop

What’s In A Drop Of Esse?

  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…

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…

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 –…

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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.