Antoinette Kühn Holistic skin and Body Studio

23/07/2025

Live probiotics!🌿

What does CFU/ml mean?

Esse uses a range of 1 million to 5 billion CFU/ml in their live probiotic products.

But what does CFU/ml mean? CFU/ml refers to colony-forming units per millilitre — this is a measurement of live bacteria.

Each CFU represents one or more microorganisms that can grow and form a colony, and per ml refers to the amount of product.

09/07/2025

Braving the dry Namibian climate with confidence thanks to Protect Oil. This powerhouse formulation strengthens the skin barrier, locks in moisture, and provides essential protection against environmental stressors.🌿

26/06/2025

To all my Esse Skincare clients 💚

Just a friendly reminder that I’ll be on leave from 3 – 18 July 2025.
Please check your homecare products and let me know if you need anything before then—I’d be happy to help you stock up before I go.

14/05/2025

Healthy skin is in the bag — and so is your gift.
For a limited time only, spend *R1950* on Esse products and receive a GIFT, valued at *R580*.

Your gifts in the bag:
☀ *Esse Sunscreen (10ml)* — A mineral sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection for sensitive skin.☀ *Esse Pro-Sun D Serum (3ml)* — A light, sun-activated serum to boost skin’s Vitamin D levels with less time in the sun.

(Offer valid until 30 June 2025 or while stocks last).

14/05/2025

Cleansing without compromising your barrier🌿

The right facial cleanser is essential to maintain the integrity of your skin barrier.

Cleanse only in the evening to remove pollutants, makeup, and product residue—preserving natural sebum. In the morning, lukewarm water is sufficient. A soft microfiber cloth supports gentle removal without abrasion.

Your skin barrier is precious—treat it with care.

25/04/2025

What is corneotherapy?

Corneotherapy is a treatment approach that focuses on restoring and supporting the skin’s barrier function. It’s based on the science of Corneobiology, which looks at the structure and function of the stratum corneum—the outermost layer of the skin. Understanding how this layer works on a biological and biochemical level enables me to treat the skin in a way that strengthens its natural defense systems and supports long-term skin health.

With the consistent use of products that support the natural functioning of the skin and regular treatments that focus on strengthening your skin's natural barrier of defense, you can expect to see amazing long term improvement in your skin. Skincare does not have to be complicated.🌿

09/04/2025

26/03/2025

I’ve been very quiet on social media lately, but for a good reason.
I dedicated my time to completing a course in corneotherapy—an advanced, science-backed approach to skin health that aligns perfectly with my philosophy of gentle, results-driven skincare. This training has reinforced the knowledge I’ve gained through 22 years of hands-on experience, and I look forward to applying this expertise in my treatment room.🌿

19/02/2025

Healthy Soil = Healthy Skin! 🌿✨

I recently had a lightbulb moment while talking to a client about my struggling vegetable garden. Just when my veggies are almost ready to harvest, pests ruin them! 🥕🐛

My client, a successful gardener, told me that the key to thriving plants is healthy soil—with the right microbial balance, moisture, nutrients, pH, and texture. That’s when it clicked… this is exactly like skincare!

Just like plants rely on good soil, our skin depends on three key defenses:
🔹 The stratum corneum (skin barrier)
🔹 The acid mantle (oil & sweat balance)
🔹 The microbiome (healthy bacteria)

When these are balanced, skin thrives—just like plants in rich, healthy soil!

The best part? I have the knowledge and expertise to help my clients achieve this optimal state for their skin. Just as healthy soil creates resilient plants, a well-balanced skin barrier leads to strong, glowing skin! ✨

11/02/2025

This is just a reminder that there will be an annual price increase on all Esse skincare products from 1 March 2025.🌿

The price increase on treatments will be from 1 April 2025.✨️

27/01/2025

Skin is unique. With Prescript, Esse gives you a customised, professional-grade skincare routine in just 2 products. It's the future of healthy skin, right now.

Find a Prescript Practitioner and schedule a consultation. https://www.esseskincare.com/prescript/

10/01/2025

This year, let seconds feel like seconds, minutes like minutes and days like days. Every year moves faster than the previous one, I almost considered leaving the Christmas tree up for Christmas 2025.🙂 So, while it is still January, before the time starts running, make a point of taking some time every day to be quiet. Those couple of minutes every day that is spent on skincare are perfect for just pressing the slow motion button and enjoy every drop of oil, serum, and moisturizer without any rush. The skin responds well to calm, nurturing, and consistent care.🌿