Antoinette Kühn Holistic skin and Body Studio

07/07/2026

Winter skincare essentials from
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04/06/2026

Barrier repair is not a trend. It’s a biological requirement.

The skin doesn't wake up one day and decide it needs repairing. When we see inflammation, sensitivity, dehydration, impaired healing, redness or chronic skin dysfunction, these are often signs that the skin's natural defence systems are no longer functioning optimally.
Yet in a world obsessed with stronger actives, more aggressive treatments and faster results, barrier repair is sometimes dismissed as a trend.

The reality is quite the opposite. The skin barrier is fundamental to skin health. Without an intact acid mantle, cohesive corneocytes and well organised epidermal lipids, the skin cannot effectively regulate water loss, defend itself against environmental stressors or maintain normal cellular function.

This is why barrier repair sits at the heart of Corneotherapy. Not because it's fashionable. Not because it's popular. But because healthy skin function depends on it. When we support the barrier, we support the skin's ability to do what it was biologically designed to do.

25/05/2026

5 things every Corneotherapist should know…

1️⃣ The skin barrier is everything.
Corneotherapy is built on the principle of repairing and maintaining the skin barrier defence systems — not stripping, inflaming or over stimulating the skin.

2️⃣ The stratum corneum is biologically active.
It’s not just “dead skin.” The outermost layer of the epidermis communicates with deeper layers and plays a critical role in inflammation, immunity and regeneration.

3️⃣ Barrier damage changes everything.
When corneocytes, lipids and the acid mantle are compromised, TEWL increases, inflammation escalates and skin conditions become harder to manage.

4️⃣ Corneotherapy is about cause, not symptoms.
A true Corneotherapist investigates intrinsic and extrinsic triggers to understand why the skin is behaving the way it is, then works to restore homeostasis.

5️⃣ “More aggressive” does not always mean better outcomes.
Corneotherapy respects the integrity of the epidermis and works from the outside in, supporting long term skin function instead of temporary cosmetic change.

Corneotherapy isn’t a trend. It’s a science based methodology grounded in skin physiology, barrier repair and sustainable skin health.

08/05/2026

Today, we remember Trevor — on what would have been his birthday.

If you'd like to remember why he started Esse, the first episode of "Skin as it should be" is the one to listen to. It's Trevor in his own words — the chemistry that led him here, the industry he was reacting against, and the science that became the foundation for everything we do now.

Skin As It Should Be · Episode

29/04/2026

Esse is honoured to share the SKIN AS IT SHOULD BE podcast, recorded with Trevor.

As this series is released, Esse does so with deep gratitude and a continued commitment to the mission he championed — advancing skincare through microbiome science, innovation, and a more considered approach to skin health.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ExoywKgFfraMosbrRp9be?si=begCW4eQSxmBkwpY2uHNrA

25/03/2026

This is just a reminder that there will be a price increase on all Esse products on 1 April 2026. Please remember to stock up in advance.❤️

My annual increase for all treatments will be from 1 May 2026.🌿

04/03/2026

31/12/2025

Thank you to each and every one of my loyal clients for your support this year!
You have become like family to me.
Here’s to many more years together. 🤍

08/12/2025

Dear clients,

Please take note of the closing dates for Esse Prescript orders.🌿

13/11/2025

Over Exfoliation Could Be Ageing Your Skin

That post peel glow might feel amazing in the moment… but over time, it could be accelerating premature ageing.

Your skin has three essential lines of barrier defence and over exfoliation can strip away all of them!

1) The Acid Mantle – your skin’s first chemical defence. This slightly acidic film protects against harmful bacteria, allergens, and pollutants.

2) Corneocytes (the Stratum Corneum cells) – your physical shield. These flattened, protective cells form the skin’s outer wall, locking in hydration and blocking irritants.

3) Multilamellar Lipids – the “mortar” between the cells. These lipid layers keep your barrier flexible, strong, and impermeable to external stressors.

When exfoliation removes or weakens these defences, your skin becomes dehydrated, inflamed, and vulnerable. Chronic low grade inflammation triggers collagen breakdown, leading to fine lines, loss of elasticity, and premature ageing

Corneotherapy teaches us to preserve the epidermis. Strengthen the barrier. Work with the skin’s biology, not against it.

Healthy, youthful skin isn’t achieved by stripping, it’s maintained by protection and balance.