Helen’s note

Always resist the temptation to over wash skin. We have been conditioned to think this is the best way to improve oiliness and acne however, too harsh cleansing actually triggers those already active sebaceous glands to produce even more oil.

Helen Ritchie, skin professional

Esse

Gel Cleanser Refreshes & Soothes

£47 200ml

Like a cold splash of water first thing. A gentle plant-based foam that clears pores and calms breakouts without stripping skin or its microbiome, which is rare for a foaming cleanser. Rooibos protects, aloe soothes, and peppermint, spearmint and rosemary give a refreshing tingle. Good for congestion and midday shine.

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How to use

DAY +/or NIGHT

Dispense a small pump of Gel Cleanser into wet hands, lather, and massage into wet face, neck and décolletage. Rinse and pat dry. You're using too much if your skin feels squeaky clean immediately after.

Full ingredients

Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract*, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract*, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Aqua (Water), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Oil*, Citric Acid, Carum Carvi (Caraway) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Limonene*** *ingredients from organic farming ***component of natural essential oils.

About Esse

Developed by Trevor Steyn in South Africa. Microbiome-first: live probiotics and plant actives that work with your skin’s own ecosystem, never against it.