At Essènci, we have deemed the following to be Non Essentials. Eliminating these from our formulations has allowed us to create non-toxic and highly effective products that are not only safe for you to use on your skin but also help safeguard our environment.

Some summers ago, Essènci founders Yetunde and Michael Beutler decided to journey through the southeast of France. The Beutler’s knew that hopscotching French countryside would be nothing short of wondrous and were keen on discovering the region’s hidden treasures.

At Essènci, I am creating a company that celebrates diversity and provides opportunities to everyone: From the farmer hand-picking our immortelle to our porcelain artists to those who sit on my core team, I take pride in cultivating inclusive teams. My core team is made up of seven women (three of whom are women of color) and one man.

Whether you are a skincare obsessive or brand-new to the idea of having a routine, you have probably heard of Vitamin C. Touted as a super-nutrient, Vitamin C has long been a staple of our skin’s diet. This is why we made it a key ingredient in our botanical face serum L’Immortela Elixir.

My hopeful, fascinated and awestruck eyes glazed over the buildings laced with picturesque wrought-iron balconies, the tiny cafés with a pretty shed, a wide array of French delicacies, ah the quintessential croissant.

It’s no secret that these last few weeks have shifted our way of life. Spending our days at home, between work, the endless array of everyday tasks and tending.