You probably remember the horrible fires last year that led to many of us inhaling air with the worst pollution levels in the world causing increasing health concerns. The Bay Area is...
Candles are without a doubt a call for celebration, and over the course of human civilization, candles have been utilized for many purposes. Although originally used as a light source,...
One of Essentique’s hallmarks is the fact that all of products are formulated, mixed, and bottled in our in-store lab. Creating custom formulations using all-natural ingredients can be challenging. So...
Craving the relaxation and soft skin from a spa experience? Try Doux. Step In, our wonderful foot soak, is formulated with ingredients that soothe, refresh, and exfoliate your feet, in addition...
By now, everyone from dermatologists to skincare beginners can agree sunscreen is one of the most crucial products one can have in their routine. Sun damage has been proven responsible...
One of Reine’s many exciting ingredients is blueberry seed oil. What does blueberry seed oil do for your skin? A lot! First, blueberry seed oil is a powerful antioxidant--it has...
What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are molecules that neutralize and eliminate the free radicals that attack our skin cell DNA. Free radicals underlie every skin problem, from wrinkles, loss of firmness,...
If you have ever visited the Essentique store, you will have seen the rows of carrier oils that may be intimidating or confusing if you’ve never used one before. Just...
A major issue in skin and hair care is tachyphylaxis, when products lose their effectiveness over time. This can happen for a couple of reasons. One reason is that your cells adjust, over...
We’re all spending a lot of time at home these days--many businesses are closed, and many areas are still under some form of stay-at-home restriction. But just because you can’t...
Most makeup wearers use mascara on a daily basis, and many people use waterproof mascara on a daily basis, because they like that it stays put all day and is...
Do the words “fatty acids” strike fear into your heart? Alone, the words “fat” and “acid” both sound like things that I wouldn’t want to put on or in my...
