Esse Launches World-first Probiotic Treatment To Optimise Results Of Aesthetic Procedures

The recent trend has seen more people turning to non-invasive aesthetic procedures such as microneedling, laser resurfacing and deep peels, as they produce quick results. These interventions, while effective, create controlled wounds and have, therefore, promoted the need for pre- and posttreatment care.

Esse, a biotech skincare brand, has drawn on more than a decade of research into the skin microbiome to create dedicated skincare products for clients to use before and after these aesthetic proceduresthe innovative Esse Pre-Care Oil, Post-Care Oil, and Esse Activator. Drawing on a decade of research, Esse founder, Trevor Steyn, created a proprietary blend of three live probiotic strains targeted at wound healing. This blend is known to accelerate healing, reduce downtime, and improve the results of aesthetic procedures.

“While sustainability and microbiome support remain at the heart of our philosophy, we felt compelled to provide those undergoing these procedures with the support that our unique position allows,” explained Steyn. “We have a unique advantage in dealing with compromised skin before and after treatment. We can use live Lactobacillus bacteria to help the microbiome to protect the skin while it heals. This improves client outcomes and reduces the risk for the practitioner. Live bacteria are used in a similar role in new treatment protocols for third-degree burn victims.”

He explained that Esse's use of live probiotics, which are known for their healing benefits, is a world first in the medical aesthetics space: “We've honed delivery of our probiotics, with live bacteria being kept dormant in soluble microcapsules until application. Our history of advancements in probiotic technology has provided the specialised tools needed for this, and our Pre- and Post-Care Oils, along with the Activator, are a result of over a decade of dedicated investigation into the many ways that our microbiomes can improve the health of our skin. Using organic biotechnology to rewild the skin's microbiome, we're keeping skin healthier and younger.”

The active ingredients in the Esse Aesthetics Range include therapeutic-grade live probiotics that actively accelerates wound healing, improves barrier function, reduces the risk of infection, and improve collagen deposition. Esse has also used a new ingredient in the Post-care Oil - Sapienic Acid. This is the most abundant fatty acid in sebum, and it is unique to humans - no other animals produce it (hence the name - from sapiens).

It is only present in human skin, not in internal organs. Sapienic acid is toxic to skin pathogens, but the commensal microbes in humans have evolved immunity, so this is a powerful ingredient to support the reinstatement of a healthy skin microbiome. This ingredient calms the skin after treatment, reducing any inflammation and redness. And the results are already evident. Swedish aesthetic practitioners who have already incorporated the Esse Aesthetics Range into their pre- and post-care treatment are reporting significant improvements.

Aesthetic Practitioner of Studio Sofie commented: “Our client was ecstatic about the products. She noticed a significant difference in the healing process in her skin when she used them. She loved them, fragrance and feel, and her skin was more stable, quicker post-microneedling.”

This was reiterated by Aesthetic Practitioner of Skin Etc. who said: “As a therapist, I can see a major difference in a shorter time, compared to clients who have not used Esse's pre- and post-care products. The skin shows a much better texture, evenness and moisturisation level in a shorter time compared to clients not using the Esse Aesthetics Range.”

How the Esse Aesthetics Range work

Over the years Esse has honed its delivery of probiotic bacteria. This new offering is the pinnacle of its microbial encapsulation technology, in which live bacteria are kept dormant in soluble capsules until application. In the preparation phase, the Precare Oil delivers low levels of probiotics to habituate the skin to Esse's proprietary Lactobacillus strains. Two weeks prior to the treatment, the Esse Activator is applied, releasing the probiotics onto the skin by dissolving the microcapsules, providing a tailored nutrient mix to feed these beneficial microbes. Esse Pre-care Oil and Esse Activator improve the barrier function of the skin and boost the skin's microbiome, preparing the client's skin for the treatment. This pretreatment also builds skin compatibility for the posttreatment probiotic actives.

After the treatment, the skin is in a vulnerable state as the skin microbiome is disrupted and the barrier function is impaired. The Esse Post-care Oil and Esse Activator uses live probiotics to protect the skin from potential pathogens and reinstate the barrier function as quickly as possible. This approach locks in improvements in the appearance of skin.

After the procedure, the level of probiotics is increased to provide protection by competitive exclusion, fulfilling one of the primary roles of the microbiome. The Activator ensures that the pH is buffered to the correct level and that these microbes are effectively released onto the skin, along with selective nutrients. Finally, the Sapienic Acid in the Esse Post-care Oil calms the skin.

To find out more about the Esse Pre-Care Oil, the Esse Post-Care Oil, and Esse Activator or other Esse products: visit www.esseskincare.com.