A skincare routine that works

Alicia Stander

Beauty Expert

Alicia Stander holds an Advanced Diploma in Dermal Aesthetics and has dedicated the last decade to education. Her mission is to challenge conventional skincare norms, educating on innovative, science-backed approaches that prioritise long-term skin health and environmental sustainability. Alicia’s journey with Esse is driven by a mutual desire to change a flawed industry, inspiring audiences worldwide to rethink skincare from the ground up.

Microbiome Awareness

Learn about your skin microbiome and how to support it using clinically tested professional products.

Cleansing

Don’t cleanse twice a day. Rinse in the morning with lukewarm water only. Your skin produces valuable oils at great metabolic cost. Don’t wash them away twice a day.

Makeup Free

Go makeup-free as often as you can. No makeup means you don’t have to clean too deeply, and tip 2 already explains why your natural oils are important.

Turn towards the sun

Spend at least 15 minutes in the sun every day if you can, without sunscreen. Yes, that’s right. Vitamin D is essential to your health on every level, including skin health.

Quit sugar

 This is probably the biggest challenge we have for you. It does require a lifestyle change, but just say, “No thank you” once, twice, three times, and before you know it, it will be your natural response.