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Esse Skincare

Skin As It Should Be

Esse Skincare, a pioneer in professional microbiome skincare, is designed to reclaim SKIN AS IT SHOULD BE. Founded in South Africa by organic chemist Trevor Steyn, Esse harnesses the power of microbiome science to rebalance your skin, freeing it from chemical dependence without compromise or harm. At Esse, ethics are woven into everything we do. Every formula is scientifically developed to support your skin’s microbiome while respecting the planet. Certified organic, carbon neutral, and cruelty-free, every Esse product is made using sustainable methods that honour both your skin’s natural balance and our commitment to a better world. Trusted by skin professionals in over 40 countries, Esse offers science-backed products and treatments that prioritise rebalancing the skin microbiome and supporting your skin's long-term health.

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Skin as It Should Be

For skin to be more youthful and resilient, it must first be sustainably healthy. Esse achieves this by freeing skin, rebalancing the microbiome, with products at the forefront of ethical science. This is how you reclaim the skin you were born to have. This is skin as it should be.

Proven by Microbiome Science

Guided by microbiome science, Esse rebalances and supports your skin’s unique and natural ecosystem with organic, science-backed biotechnology. With probiotics and prebiotics, Esse puts microbiome science in your hands and restores your skin’s ecology for more youthful, resilient, and sustainably healthy skin.

Clean and Effective

Since 2005, Esse has proudly upheld Ecocert organic standards, delivering clean, effective skincare. Committed to organic farming, Esse avoids synthetic chemicals, GMOs, and hormone disruptors, ensuring full ingredient traceability. PETA-certified and Vegan Society accredited, we remain steadfast in our promise of no animal testing and animal-free ingredients wherever possible, honouring your skin and the planet.

Ethics Before Profit

With the global population projected to hit 11.2 billion by 2100, Esse commits to creating products that care for you and the planet. Through annual energy audits, reduced carbon emissions, and plastic neutrality achieved by offsetting our footprint through the collection and recycling of equivalent plastic waste, Esse ensures a sustainable future for you, your skin and the planet.