Esse

Calmer, stronger, healthier-looking skin, by caring for the microbiome that keeps it that way.

Your skin isn’t just a surface. It’s a living ecosystem, home to trillions of friendly microbes known as the skin microbiome. They help keep your barrier strong, keep moisture in, calm inflammation and protect you from everyday stressors.

Modern life hasn’t been kind to it. Foaming cleansers that strip away natural oils, products with the wrong pH, heavy preservatives, pollution and stress all chip away at that delicate balance. When the microbiome is depleted, skin becomes more reactive, dry, sensitive and quicker to show signs of ageing. It’s no surprise that more than half of us now describe our skin as “sensitive”, something that was rare just a few generations ago.

Esse was created to put that balance back. Founded by master chemist Trevor Steyn, it was one of the first skincare ranges built around the science of the microbiome, using certified organic, natural ingredients with probiotics and prebiotics that support your skin’s own good microbes rather than wiping them out.

I chose to stock Esse because it fits with the way I work with skin: supporting the skin barrier, keeping routines simple, and helping skin do what it naturally knows how to do.

If your skin feels sensitive, dry or just not itself, Esse is a beautiful place to start. New to Esse? The Sensitive Skin Trial / Travel Set is the perfect introduction, or get in touch and I’ll help you choose the right products for your skin.