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Here at essano HQ, we can't believe that it’s already November! To calm the crazy this festive season, our team want to make Christmas shopping easier by recommending their top essano products for the summer and what they’d give as the perfect Christmas gift. Renee What’s your must-have essano ...

Skincare routines may come and go, but your skin remains forever. That’s why it’s important to take seasonal changes into account when the health of your skin is at stake. Your tried-and-tested winter routine may have worked wonders during the cooler months, but now that warmer weather is just ...

We are often asked a wide range of questions about what our favourite products are and what we’ve got stocked up in our personal beauty cupboards. So, here’s our pick of Essano must-haves for the cooler months. Emma  For my face, I love the Crème Cleanser. It’s so gentle on the skin, and doesn’t ...

When treating the skin, I prefer to adopt a holistic approach - not only looking at what is happening on the skin’s surface but also what is going on in the body that could disrupt the skin from functioning healthily. With all of my skin treatments, the end goal is always to get the skin to a pl...

We find ourselves facing a mountain of washing, housework and going back to work. The ‘to-do’ lists get longer and longer and we find ourselves reaching for another coffee, leftover Christmas cake and glass of wine. What we may not realise is that this stress is scientifically proven to have a...

Isn’t it confusing… how can you tell the difference between what’s really natural, and what someone wants you to think is natural? Especially when the ingredients are often hard to recognise and even harder to pronounce! For Essano, being a natural brand is part of our DNA. To help us explain w...

A toner is designed to be used after cleansing. Most toners on the market are water or alcohol/astringent based and are applied with either a mist/spray or a cotton pad. Traditionally toners were recommended as a way of restoring your skin’s pH balance after using a bar soap or bar cleanser bec...

It can often be confusing to find the right product for your skin type, especially when there are so many options available. In the quest for clear, healthy skin, here are some of our tips to help you decide which products to incorporate into your daily regime. Dry/Mature Skin: If your skin feel...

It’s thought that adults have over 700 man-made industrial chemicals in our bodies – a horrible thought! For us, when we consider what we put in and on our bodies we want to try to reduce the chemical load and make sure we are using the most beneficial ingredients we can. And it’s not just what ...

There are countless tips these days on what to eat and what to avoid, and we have been chatting recently about our best tips for glowing skin, so we thought we’d share them with you. Five a day Everyone in our office agrees that this is one of the best and easiest ways to clean up your diet. Inco...

Recently we were lucky enough to chat to one very inspirational lady. Elora Harré, a 22-year-old Kiwi currently living in Australia who, since January 2013, has lost an incredible 54.5kg! Elora shares her health and well-being journey on her blog theshrinkingviolet.co.nz and fills us in on the s...

Oils: A facial oil is usually rich in nourishing vitamins and nutrients essential for your skin. It is deeply hydrating but can be layered under your usual skincare and makeup products with ease. It is a heavenly product, especially for anyone with dry skin, as it is intensely hydrating, without...