This September, Esse Skincare will be opening its new training centre, the Esse Academy, at its headquarters in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The Academy’s first offering will be a novel course, training dermatologists, medical aestheticians and skin therapists in the innovative science that is evolving around the skin microbiome.
Trevor Steyn, Esse’s founder, has been a global leader in pioneering the importance of the skin microbiome – the delicate ecology of microorganisms that exists on every person. As Steyn explains: “The use of antibiotics, disinfectants and chemical-based cosmetics is disrupting the skin’s microbial ecology, leading to chronic sub-clinical inflammation and premature aging. Over the last few years, Esse has invested heavily in training for skincare professionals. This five-day course covers the microbial ecosystem on skin and possible probiotic treatments for skin conditions.”
The Esse Academy is sustainably constructed using glass and wood, merging into the environment with an air-control system that provides a constant flow of cool forest air. Each group that attends the Esse Academy will be exposed to both theoretical and practical elements, gaining experience in swabbing and genetic analysis, growing cultures and microscopic analysis.
Attendees will leave the course with:
• A clear understanding of the skin microbiome, and its impact on skin health.
• Knowledge of the key species and their role in the ecology.
• Knowledge of how probiotics can be used to treat skin conditions.
The first three Esse Academy courses are fully booked, but new course dates will be announced soon via the website – www.esseskincare.com. Any interested parties can contact Esse at [email protected] to register.
Why is Esse different?
Modern living is taking it out of us, and it shows in our skin. Antibiotics, disinfectants, chemical-based cosmetics and pollutants are stripping our skin of their natural microbes leading to premature aging and reduced skin health. Esse seeks to rewild the skin by creating an environment that allows your natural microbial diversity to return. To do this, we use pre- and probiotic actives in highly advanced organic formulas specifically designed to support your skin microbiome.
But more than this, Esse is committed to providing skincare that is ethical and sustainable for the environment and for the people using it. Simply because it’s the right thing to do. When using Esse, you have peace of mind knowing it is:
– Certified organic by EcoCert.
– It is ‘no harm’ with accreditation from PETA and Beauty Without Cruelty.
– It is certified by the Vegan Society.
– It is plastic- and carbon-neutral.
