Esse is proudly associated with Michelle Garforth-Venter who is an ambassador and role model for our brand. Michelle has pioneered animal rights and conservation in South Africa and leads an admirably green life. Her and her husband, Riaan, have recently completed the design and construction of their eco-friendly bioclimatic home that is now open for workshops on a weekly basis to share their learnings with those interested.
Michelle uses Esse skincare exclusively and has only positive things to say about our products and our brand.
“Finally, a product I have discovered that is locally produced – reducing carbon footprint – and still addresses anti-aging properties thru the life and energy of plant based ingredients.
I have read extensively about the oestrogen mimicking ingredients in mass-marketed skincare products from Parabens to Sodium Laurel Sulphate to Phthalates – and have always secretly known that it is possible to manufacture / produce skincare from Mother Nature’s own garden – using ingredients like Marula, Baobab tree, spearmint, olive leaf to create the same end result.
And here it is! ESSE have a full range that is available for multiple usage on your skin and your families – I love both cleansers that wash without drying plus the toner that does not contain any alcohol – you see it is possible not to adhere to mass-marketed products and save on your pocket – as ESSE’s range is affordable. In fact I can happily purchase the full range without breaking the bank! I love the fact the plant based ingredients fill my skin and senses with sheer goodness – from omega oils to Manketti sun protection – my husband loves the pleasant smells and is about to start using ESSE exclusively – not bad for a man!!! There is no testing on animals (critical for a conservation journalist!) plus this product is biodegradable – so I can use it at home happily as we have a grey-water system established and chemical based products are simply a no-go. Fair-trade also comes into the equation, so I know by using ESSE all the workers have not been hard done by in the creation of my night cream.
When it comes to the moisturisers – I am very specific about night cream and have found that the Ultra Moisturiser – which is super rich – really does the job, it is not sticky and ‘smoothes’ my skin before make-up applications. Although my favourite has to be the repair oil – it smells divine, and creates the perfect pallet for the moisturiser to do its thing! Free Radical protection is close to my heart, and ESSE address this in their choice of natural plant ingredients – after all closer to the earth is where you want to be.
If you are looking for a way to step more lightly on the planet and to take care of your health and your pocket then this is the way to go – after long research of many products Esse fill my score card.”
To read more about Michelle, visit her website http://www.michellegarforth.com/
