Description
Essel Aesthet Microbiome Defence Serum is designed to support the skin’s microbiome, the natural community of micro-organisms that helps keep skin hydrated, protected and balanced. Its prebiotic BIOME Balance Activator Complex, with actives from pomegranate and cotton plant stem cells, helps keep this ecosystem diverse and stable.
A Barrier Integrity Complex of niacinamide, jojoba esters and squalene hydrates and helps support the skin’s barrier, including against the stress of daily UV exposure. It is applied first, before any other serums.
Key benefits
- Prebiotic complex helps support a balanced skin microbiome
- Hydrates the skin
- Niacinamide, jojoba esters and squalene support the skin barrier
- Lightweight first-step serum for twice-daily use
How to use
- Apply twice daily to cleansed skin.
- Use first, before any other recommended serums.
- In the morning, follow with moisturiser and a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Pairs well with
- Essel Aesthet Hyaluronic Flashfiller: a plumping hyaluronic serum.
- Essel Aesthet Retinol Cream: a 1% retinol night cream.
- ALLSKIN MED Mineral Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50: a lightweight mineral SPF 50 for daily morning protection.
Ingredients
Key ingredients, as listed by Essel:
- BIOME Balance Activator Complex (prebiotic)
- Pomegranate stem cell actives
- Cotton plant stem cell actives
- Niacinamide
- Jojoba esters
- Squalene
The full ingredient list (INCI) is printed on the pack.
Good to know
- Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day.
- Patch test on a small area first and stop use if irritation occurs.
- For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
Results vary from person to person.

