• Ancient Wisdom in Vegan & Plant-Based Products

    Artisanal, herbal skincare crafted with generational plant medicine knowledge, offering vegan products that revive nature’s timeless beauty.

  • Organic, Gluten-Free & Freshly Crafted

    Eco-conscious skincare made with organic, gluten-free, fair-trade ingredients, freshly crafted in small batches for purity and quality.

  • Holistic & Sustainable Practices

    Sustainable skincare with ethical practices, supporting reforestation efforts and reducing waste through container recycling and eco-friendly sourcing.

Consciously crafted with ancient wisdom,

our plant-based skincare, beauty, and body products provide lasting radiance.

Chaga Mushroom

Made With Intention

We incorporate chaga mushrooms into our formulas for their multidude of benefits. The mushrooms help soothe skin irritation by reducing inflammation. Nourishes skin with vitamins and minerals such as: Vitamin D, fibre, amino acids, zinc, copper, magnesium and a rich source of betulinic acid which is known to support and maintain healthy skin.

The S.O.D antioxidants helped to protect the skin from oxidative stressed damage and promotes skin cell rejuvenation. That's just a few reasons we love them!

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FAQ

Do you make these products? Where are they made?

Yes, we craft all of our products from start to finish. You are welcome to visit our main headquarters in Southwest Portland, Oregon.

What is the story behind Essance?

Essance was founded in early 2011 by Jasmine Tran. With prior experience working as a project/account manager and as a formulator in the skincare industry, she decided to put her passion for truly natural products and her generational knowledge of how plants and herbs have healing beneficial properties, to work for Essance.

Where can I find Essance products?

Many of our products are sold in Portland, Oregon at New Seasons Market, Market of Choice, Pop Local Vancouver, Plural Collective, Missionary Chocolates, Herbally Grounded, local spas, seasonal farmer markets, pop-up events, and more.

What is your best seller and why?

Revitalizing and Dragon’s Blood Facial Care products are our best sellers because they target the issues that our customers are seeking for their daily rituals. The Revitalizing line works well for dryer mature skin. The Dragon’s Blood line is best for consumers with combination skin.

What do you recommend for dry and mature skin?

We recommend the Essance Revitalizing Facial Line formulated with Chaga mushroom, tea oil, sea buckthorn berry oil, and Hyaluronic acid to maintain skin supple while fighting free radicals.

Testimonials

"I have used a lot of top shelf skincare products and Essance is absolutely the best of the BEST!
I felt balanced after trying so many products throughout the years!!! I have been using Essance for many months and receive compliments on my skin often."

Jess M.

"My skin has never been happier and I owe that to the Clarifying Skincare Line. In addition, I spent years searching for the right deodorant that was natural and would keep me smelling fresh…Essence to the rescue again!"

Kristine B.

"I used the Dragon's Blood serum for an entire month, I am impressed with this serum. My 57 year old skin is brighter and dare I say, a bit bouncier."

Becky F.

"As with all of these products, I love knowing that I'm not putting toxins on my face! My skin just feels better after using this.

Elizabeth

"I love all of the products! As my skin changes, I alternate products. The Dragon’s Blood has been wonderful at providing much-needed moisture. I use the toner and serum too! Wonderful products and extremely reasonable prices.

Carolyn