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Rewilding the skin Esse founder Trevor Steyn explains how the pioneering South African biotechnology brand uses probiotics to help optimise skin health
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s spas and wellness destinations begin to re-emerge after lockdowns in various countries, skin health and results-driven aesthetics will be higher on their guests’ agenda than perhaps ever before. For those luxury spas considering ways to enhance their treatment menu or recalibrate their product offering, professional organic biotech brand Esse can provide an innovative and forward-facing approach. The South African professional spa brand, founded in 2002 by biochemist Trevor Steyn, has adopted a ‘skin wellness’ approach that is built on a highly scientific basis. Aiming to create an environment in which the skin is ‘rewilded’ to allow the return of its natural biodiversity, Esse specialises in the use of probiotics to deliver optimal skin health. 22
Certified organic, cruelty-free and vegan, the bio-clinical challenger brand supports fair trade and operates a carbon and plastic neutral business policy. We asked Steyn to explain how Esse products can form an integral part of a long-term skin health programme to heal a comprehensive range of concerns.
“As a chemist, when you look at our natural skin oils carefully, you realise how amazing they really are.” Trevor Steyn Founder, Esse
Tell us what makes Esse unique? We were among the first skincare lines to drive real research into the skin microbiome, and we achieved excellent anti-ageing results from the live probiotic products we developed. Esse is one of the few brands that take a long-term view on skin health. The industry is driven by instant results, but this approach is seldom best over time. We cater for intelligent clients who want to age gracefully through the use of science-driven skincare that also has minimal impact on the environment. www.europeanspamagazine.com
