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 skin…

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…

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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.