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5 Benefits of hydrated skin

Drinking plenty of water is a key proponent in keeping our body and organs happily functioning, and hydrated skin is just as important for a healthy complexion. Here are 5…

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How to know if you have dehydrated skin

Many people suffer with dehydrated skin but often it is not always evident. It is important that you resolve this issue by feeding your skin with the right hydrating ingredients…

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4 Reasons to use natural sun protection

As winter turns to summer and that holiday vibe kicks in, we all gravitate to outdoor spaces where the sun shines and makes us happy …. which calls for sunscreen!…

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Esse Sunscreen: An athlete’s best friend

The Esse Sunscreen is one of the first of its kind and may swiftly become part of many outdoor athlete’s arsenal – we heard why from ultra-runner Riana Henning. A…

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The value of using a microbiome-friendly foundation

Here’s what your basic skin care routine probably looks like: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturiser and, finally, foundation. Perhaps you even include products to promote a healthy skin microbiome leading up…

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Everything you need to know about our foundations

This organic, microbiome-friendly foundation provides medium coverage and is available in ten shades. Below are just some of the benefits you can expect. SKIN ILLUMINATION Layer to achieve light to…

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Voitko muuttaa mikrobiomiasi?

Epätasapainoinen ihon mikrobiomi johtaa epäterveeseen ihoon ja nopeuttaa ikääntymistä, mutta voit muuttaa ihosi mikrobiomia monimuotoisempaan ja tasapainoisempaan suuntaan. Lisää aiheesta kertoo Essen toimitusjohtaja ja perustaja Trevor Steyn alla olevalla videolla.

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Mitä mikrobiomi tekee minun hyväkseni?

Tiedämme sen, että suolistomikrobit auttavat ruoansulatuksessa ja ravintoaineiden imeytymisessä. Ne tuottavat myös vitamiineja, ylläpitävät verenpainetta ja vaikuttavat mielialaan. Koska olemme niin vahvasti riippuvaisia näistä kumppanuuksista, meitä voidaan pitää eräänlaisina superorganismeina,…