Essential Specialised Products

THIS MONTH WE ARE LOVING - DECYL GLUCOSIDE

A plant-derived surfactant produced from renewable raw materials such as glucose and fatty alcohols. It is highly biodegradable and widely recognised for its low aquatic toxicity profile, making it a strong fit for environmentally conscious cleansing systems.

We are looking forward to the Society of Cosmetic Chemists South Africa Coschem KZN Supplier Day on 21 July, taking place at the Riverside Conference Centre. Will you be there?

THIS MONTH WE ARE LOVING - COCAMIDOPROBYL BETAINE

A mild amphoteric surfactant that helps reduce the need for harsher cleansing agents in formulations. By improving formulation mildness and reducing irritation potential, CAPB supports more skin-friendly cleansing systems with a lower overall surfactant impact. It is also commonly used to create more balanced, lower-irritation rinse-off products.

Stress is increasingly recognised as one of the most influential external factors affecting skin health.

When the body experiences prolonged stress, it triggers biological responses — including elevated cortisol and inflammatory activity — that can directly impact skin function and appearance.

AC Dermal from is a bioactive complex that improves cellular oxygenation and metabolism while reducing inflammation and supporting skin recovery under stress conditions.

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Stress doesn’t just affect the mind — it can also influence skin health in measurable ways.

From increased inflammation and sensitivity to impaired barrier function and dehydration, chronic stress can accelerate visible skin concerns and impact overall skin resilience.

AC OleaShield from is an upcycled olive-derived antioxidant active that protects skin from oxidative stress and environmental aggressors while supporting elasticity and skin recovery.

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Wellness Beauty focuses on the connection between skin function and emotional wellbeing, using sensorial actives that enhance skin balance, hydration, and overall skin comfort through skin–mind interaction.

AC AmaraSense from is a sensorial bioactive that interacts with skin taste and olfactory receptors to support cellular communication and skin homeostasis.

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Beauty and wellness are becoming increasingly connected.

Factors like stress, sleep, emotional wellbeing, and even sensory experience can all influence skin health — shaping how the skin looks, feels, and functions. As a result, the personal care industry is evolving towards more holistic, wellness-led approaches to formulation.

In our latest article, we explore the growing conversation around wellness beauty, neurocosmetics, and the skin–brain connection — and what it means for the future of skincare and personal care products.

Wellness Beauty: Why Skin Health Starts Beyond the Surface | ESP-Essential Specialised Products Wellness Beauty: Why Skin Health Starts Beyond the Surface by admin | May 7, 2026 | Trending | 0 comments The beauty industry is moving beyond isolated product performance and towards a more integrated understanding of skin health. Increasingly, skin is no longer viewed as a standalone system, but a...