Essench

04/06/2025

🥇 Award-Winning & Still Just Getting Started

We’re proud to share that ESSENCH Cosmetic Solutions has been named:

🏆 Best Eco-Conscious Bespoke Cosmetic Manufacturer – UK at the 2025 LUX Health, Beauty & Wellness Awards

This isn’t just recognition — it’s a reflection of what we’ve stood for since day one:

Built to Protect: People | Brand | Planet
💛 Always vegan, cruelty-free, and palm-free
🔍 Uncompromising on compliance and transparency
🌍 Sustainable from formulation to launch

To every founder we’ve worked with, and to our team behind the scenes, thank you for being part of this mission.

Let’s raise the bar. Together.

14/05/2025

🔬 Ingredients Linked to Hormone Disruption

These are commonly found in mainstream skincare and cosmetics and have been associated with endocrine (hormone) disruption:

💥 Parabens

Look for: Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben
Evidence: Parabens mimic oestrogen in the body. Studies show they can bind to oestrogen receptors and disrupt natural hormone signalling.
Problem: Found in moisturisers, serums, deodorants.

💥 Phthalates

Look for: Often hidden in “fragrance” or “parfum”
Evidence: Phthalates interfere with testosterone and reproductive development. Banned in toys but still allowed in cosmetics in some markets.
Problem: Lurking in artificial fragrances and nail polishes.

💥 Triclosan

Look for: Triclosan or triclocarban
Evidence: Interferes with thyroid hormone regulation and contributes to antibiotic resistance.
Problem: Used in acne treatments, deodorants, and toothpaste (yes, toothpaste!).

💥 Benzophenone & Related UV Filters

Look for: Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), Homosalate, Octinoxate
Evidence: Shown to disrupt hormone activity and affect reproduction.
Problem: Common in SPF products, even those marketed for children.

💥 Synthetic Musks (e.g. Galaxolide, Tonalide)

Look for: Often hidden in fragrance, not always disclosed
Evidence: Persist in the environment and bioaccumulate in human fat tissue; weak oestrogenic activity.
Problem: Used in perfumes, body sprays, creams.

We shouldn’t need a chemistry degree to read an ingredient list — but here we are.

What You Can Do 👇

✅ Look for transparent brands
✅ Avoid vague labels like "fragrance"
✅ Support regulation that puts people before profit

Because skincare should support your skin, not sabotage your system.

09/05/2025

From Breast Cancer UK - Every day, we are pushed products containing chemicals that are linked to breast cancer. We deserve to know the truth.

Hell yes we do thats why i have signed and shared

Please do the same 🙏




https://www.facebook.com/share/18yuW8TUjQ/

It takes 30 seconds

07/05/2025

✨ Why We Say No to PEGs ✨

At ESSENCH, our formulations are proudly PEG-free — and here’s why:

🚫 Harsh processing – PEGs are made using ethylene oxide, a petroleum-derived compound that undergoes a process called ethoxylation. This can create potentially harmful by-products like 1,4-dioxane, a known contaminant.

🧪 Potential irritants – While PEGs are widely used to improve texture or solubilize oils in water, they can disrupt skin barrier function, especially for sensitive skin or damaged skin types.

🌱 Not aligned with our ethos – PEGs are synthetic, petrochemical-based and often not biodegradable. As a brand committed to natural, ethical, and eco-conscious beauty, we choose safer, plant-based alternatives that are just as effective.

🌿 Better for skin. Better for the planet. Better for you.

11/04/2025

🚨 It’s National Pet Day — and your dog’s shampoo might be more toxic than your floor cleaner.

That’s not an exaggeration. In the UK and many other countries, there is zero regulation on what goes into pet topical products — shampoos, sprays, paw balms, ear cleaners, etc.

👉 That means no safety testing. No banned ingredients. No environmental oversight.
And yet:

- 67% of pet owners bathe their pets at home, directly exposing themselves to whatever’s in those bottles.

- Over 90% of pet grooming products are rinse-off — washed straight down the drain and into our rivers and seas.

Many contain non-biodegradable silicones, harsh preservatives, synthetic fragrances, and even carcinogenic contaminants that would be banned in human cosmetics.

🐾 And it’s not just a pet issue.
This is a human health issue. An environmental issue. A water safety issue.
When we wash our pets, we’re:

- Touching these untested chemicals with our bare hands
- Breathing them in from sprays and aerosols
- Flushing them into aquatic ecosystems that cannot break them down

💡 There’s more regulation on a bottle of human face wash than on what we lather onto our puppies. Let that sink in.

This National Pet Day, let’s stop the cute posts and start demanding regulation that protects our pets, our people, and our planet.

✔️ Pet cosmetics deserve ingredient transparency
✔️ Pet owners deserve products held to human-safe standards
✔️ Our waters deserve protection from unchecked chemical dumping

If we wouldn’t put it on ourselves, why put it on them?

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25/03/2025

🌿 We’re incredibly proud to share some exciting news... 🌿

ESSENCH has been officially shortlisted for not one, but two awards at the 2025 Made in the Midlands Awards:

🏆 Manufacturing Start-Up Award

🏆 Sustainable / Ethical Manufacturer Award

As a plant-based, cruelty-free, and palm-free cosmetic contract manufacturer, these nominations mean the world to us — they’re not just recognition of our growth, but of our mission.

We’re committed to building a UK-based supply chain that prioritises ethical sourcing, high-performance formulations, and small-batch integrity. We believe sustainable beauty shouldn’t come at the expense of transparency — and it certainly shouldn’t be outsourced.

We are also proud to be contributing to the vision of turning the Midlands into a thriving hub for ethical health and beauty contract manufacturing. Supporting local talent, reducing carbon miles, and creating meaningful jobs right here in the UK is at the heart of our growth strategy.

Huge thank you to our clients, suppliers, and community — we couldn’t do this without you. Let’s keep building something beautiful. 💚

05/03/2025

✨ A Shout out to All Entrepreneurs! ✨

The entrepreneurial journey is not for the faint-hearted—it’s a wild ride of challenges, sacrifices, and relentless determination. But for those who dare to chase their dreams, the rewards are extraordinary! 🚀💡

At ESSENCH Cosmetics Ltd, we know firsthand the grit and passion it takes to build a beauty brand from the ground up. Working with incredible beauty entrepreneurs every day inspires us—your dedication, creativity, and resilience are what make this industry thrive! 💪✨

💛 Keep pushing through the late nights.
💛 Keep believing when things get tough.
💛 Keep creating, innovating, and making an impact.

Because every struggle leads to success, and the satisfaction of building something from nothing is truly unmatched! 💫

23/01/2025

Our Co-Founder and CEO Christina joins Alchem Trading for the launch of their new Clean Chemical Podcast to discuss the Beauty Industry and ingredient impact on consumer and environment

Plus the whirlwind story of why ESSENCH was created to provide essential products and services for today's environmentally conscious Health and Beauty brands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ejQJlaH5iY&list=PL-1cxxXp9OiQXGJZTlJRIZ5lP851O_WzX

Co-Founder of Essench Beauty Christina French joins us to talk about her journey from engineering into wellness, her ethos and philosophies, her beliefs on i...

19/01/2025

Keyword - NOT SAFE for children between the ages of 3 - 10 years

This new safety consideration should now lead to a review of labelling regulations regarding Salicylic Acid because this was one of my previous concerns when misleading product warnings were provided in one of my Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR)

The product formulated was intended for adult use only but it contained a preservative that included Salicylic acid and this was the information I had to provide on the label by law:

The label of this cosmetic product should include this special note regarding its use, in compliance with Article 19(1)(d) of Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009: Not suitable for children under 3 years.

I completely disagreed with this because this would indicate the product was suitable for 3 years and above and it wasn't which can result in putting the consumer at risk so I added an additional disclaimer stating that it was for adult use only

We shouldn't have to put our own disclaimers because the regulations should be robust enough to provide adequate warnings but sadly that's not the case because there were limited data for this age bracket until now

The SCCS has determined that Salicylic Acid is not safe for children aged 3 to 10 years so I am now expecting an amendment to the special note when formulations contain this ingredient at those concentration levels to now include this age bracket and warn the consumer that it is not safe

This is positive as I am hoping more ingredients will undergo a safety review for children and teens as the trend for kids using products not suitable for their skin is way out of control

30/12/2024

I need to share the reason this BBC News interview happened

A woman and her 11 year old daughter visited London for a day of shopping. The girl asked her mom to buy her this luxury face serum

Problem was this serum wasn't suitable for her age and they got the consequences of this as the girl got home tried it and she immediately had a reaction

Which lasted for months and in the end they had to visit a Dermatologist to help

The mother felt extremely guilty that she had allowed her daughter this product not realising what it was but many parents don't know or understand ingredients listed on a product

This is one of many cases I have been told and it's wrong!

Putting responsibility onto the consumer to ensure a product is suitable for their age is outrageous especially when we don't have the information listed to help them make that decision

If an age warning was present and the parent still purchased the product then yes it's on them but when this information is not available then the parent is not at fault

What's it going to take before the industry takes this matter seriously and puts people before profit and include age warnings

If you are a brand owner just because it's not required by law doesn't mean you shouldn't act responsible when it comes to being transparent with the consumer

I provide an additional disclaimer to brands when we have created products like this that they add to the label which states:

This product has been safety assessed for use by adults only

It's all we can do right now as an urgent review is needed on current regulations which include age warnings based on the target age used on the CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report)

There is currently no alignment between the report and labels regarding a suitable age and that's frightening and the law suits will come when consumers start realising vital safety information is missing for them!

13/12/2024

We here people say I've always wanted my own brand but can't do it

Many Founders when they first come to us are very nervous about starting up a skincare brand

It's far from easy entering the market and you have to find your niche and bring authenticity to your consumers

We always say you worry about delivering your story and we will take car of the rest taking that stress away making it more easy to achieve your dreams

So if you have ever thought about starting your own brand then go for it because we got your back to help you every step of the way and you can do this

11/12/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We’re over the moon to announce that we’ve received TWO awards in the SME News British Made Awards 2024! 🏆🇬🇧

✨ Best Eco-conscious Bespoke Cosmetics Contract Manufacturer ✨

Our bespoke service is a favourite among our clients, especially for start-ups looking to create unique products with realistic budgets and MOQs. But it’s more than just manufacturing—our mission is to introduce products that align with our strict ingredient values.

As a manufacturer, we only formulate products that are Cruelty-Free, Vegan, and Palm Oil-Free, plus free of many other harmful ingredients. We stand firm in our commitment, even if it means turning down contracts that don’t align with our ethos 💚.

✨ Excellence Award in Consumer Care ✨
This one is extra special to us because of our motto: The consumer always comes first.
We go above and beyond legislation to protect consumers and ensure transparency in every product we help create.

These awards aren’t just ours—they belong to the brands we partner with, too. Together, we’re driving a movement to make the beauty industry more transparent and ethical. 💄🌍

What an incredible way to wrap up a year of growth—and here’s to even more in the year ahead! 💫