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Yes, You Can Get Clean in the Bath
Can you actually get clean in a bath? Yes — here's why baths are more hygienic than you think, plus tips for making every soak both cleansing and deeply relaxing. -
Body Scrub vs. Body Plane: Which Exfoliates Better?
Scrubs and body planes both lift away dead skin, but they work very differently. Here's how to choose, and the step most people skip. -
20 Questions with Esker Beauty: Shannon Davenport
Our new series kicks off with our own founder and resident Chief Bath Person, Shannon Davenport, on bubbles, period baths, phone calls from the tub, and the beauty habit she'll defend forever. -
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What a Low-Cortisol Evening Actually Looks Like
"Low cortisol" is everywhere right now. Here's what a genuinely calmer evening looks like, starting with a warm bath at the right time.
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How to Use Body Oil
Apply body oil to damp skin, then stroke upward toward your center with the lightest touch. Here's the technique, the timing, and how to choose your oil.
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Body Scrub vs. Body Plane: Which Exfoliates Better?
Scrubs and body planes both lift away dead skin, but they work very differently. Here's how to choose, and the step most people skip.
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How to Make a Bubble Bath Last Longer
Why bubble baths go flat in minutes, and five easy ways to keep the foam going.
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How to Dry Brush for Lymphatic Drainage
Most dry brushing guides tell you to start at your feet. Lymphatic therapists start at your collarbone. Here's the light-touch lymphatic method, step by step.
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Why Your Skin Feels Different in Summer (And What to Do About It)
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20 Questions with Esker Beauty: Shannon Davenport
Our new series kicks off with our own founder and resident Chief Bath Person, Shannon Davenport, on bubbles, period baths, phone calls from the tub, and the beauty habit she'll defend forever.
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Mother's Day Should Happen at Night — and It Should Last Forty Minutes
The gift she should receive at this hour is a bath — and there is a real, biological reason it works better at night than at any other point in the day. The body's core temperature rises in the bath and falls again about an hour after she steps out, and that drop is one of the strongest cues the brain reads as a signal to sleep.
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The Magic of Magnesium
The Magnesium Bath Enhancer is a different kind of product. It's a concentrated liquid made with magnesium chloride (a form the skin takes up far more efficiently than sulfate), paired with a blend of naturally occurring plant terpenes that help carry the minerals deeper through the skin barrier.
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The Bath Enhancer That Sold Out — And the Story Behind Its Return
The Magnesium Bath Enhancer sold out every time we made it. People were obsessed. So we pulled it off the shelves — on purpose. Here’s the full story.
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The Complete Guide to Dry Brushing & Body Exfoliation
Dry brushing is exactly what it sounds like: you take a brush with natural, stiff bristles and brush your dry skin in long, sweeping strokes before you shower. It's one of the oldest forms of body exfoliation — versions of it have been practiced in Ayurvedic medicine, ancient Greek bathhouses, and Japanese bathrooms for centuries.
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What Is Body Planing? A Modern Approach to an Ancient Ritual
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Glow Begins With Flow
Esker founder Shannon sat down with lymphatic specialist Sabrina Sweet, founder of The Miss Lymph Method to get answers on puffiness, fluid flow, and what actually works — and why your body care ritual matters more than you think.
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Valentine's Day Gift Guide: The Ritual of Self-Love
Discover the wellness rituals behind our Valentine's Day gift guide. Learn how aromatherapy, mineral bathing, body oils, and lymphatic support can help regulate your nervous system and create moments of grounding self-care.
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Shower Steamer Guide: Placement, Breathing, Results
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Steam Away Stress: Why Shower Steamers Are Your New Wellness Hack
Inhalation aromatherapy allows essential oil molecules to enter the nasal passages, where they directly affect the limbic system—the part of the brain responsible for emotions, memory, and behavior.
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Breathe Easy: 3 Reasons Synthetic Fragrances Don't Belong in Your Shower
Here are 3 key reasons to make the switch from mystery shower steamers with dyes and undisclosed chemical fragrances to plant-based aromatherapy powered by essential oils.
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The Naked Truth: Kristin O'Keefe Merrick and Lindsay Shookus
Today’s interview definitely hits home for Team Esker because, well, we’re mostly women who work f#%kng hard! On this week’s special double feature edition of the Naked Truth, we’re speaking to the founders of the incredible organization, Women Work F#%kng Hard (WWFH), Kristin O’Keefe Merrick and Lindsay Shookus. The two have been best friends since college, and they founded WWFH in 2018 to uplift and connect women across different industries. Their motto: “You don’t have to be the richest, or most connected person to help empower and advocate for women.” While this powerhouse duo does incredible work, they’re complete opposites when it comes to bathing rituals. Kristin is a die-hard bath person, while Lindsay loves an efficient shower. We chatted all about their individual routines, why women need to stop feeling guilty about self-care and what the bodycare boom has to say about society’s mental health.
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The Naked Truth: Alda Leung
If you’ve seen Andie Swim’s viral campaigns with Sydney Sweeney, Demi Moore and Mindi Kaling, you’ve seen the wanderlust-filled work of this week's Naked Truth feature, Alda Leung — the Creative Director at Andie Swim. The Brooklyn-based creative’s keen eye for detail brings the spirit of adventure to life in every shoot. But when she’s not busy jetting off to dream beach destinations for work, she escapes to her bathtub. We sat with Alda to hear more about how she creates time and space for herself. That is, when she gets the chance to sneak away from her toddler.
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The Naked Truth: Greg Foley
Today, we’re so excited to welcome Esker’s Creative Director (and Shannon’s husband!), Greg Foley, to share the Naked Truth. The award-winning author-illustrator and former creative director at Visionaire, V Magazine and VMAN is no stranger to the importance of sticking to a process. Whether he’s meticulously designing body tools like the Allover Roller or the Body Plane or strictly adhering to his 20-minute wellness soak, Greg embodies taking time to take care. We sat down to talk through his favorite bathtime rituals and how the bathroom could be everyone's daily sanctuary.
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The Naked Truth: Shannon Davenport
For our inaugural feature, who better to chat with than our very own resident bath person and fearless leader, Shannon Davenport? A devoted mother of two and founder of Esker Beauty, Shannon understands the importance of finding tranquility in her regular baths. (Her devotion to baths is a major part of our brand story.) We sat down to find the Naked Truth about Shannon’s perfected bathing ritual (which may or may not include checking emails), her dream bath destination and whether or not she actually feels clean in the bath.
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Hot or Cold? 3 Tips to Finding the Ideal Temperature for the Tub
We all know the joy of soaking in a warm bath. Whether you're looking to relax, rejuvenate, or escape from the hustle and bustle of the world, taking a tub can do wonders for your mind, body and skin. But a crucial element of a therapeutic dip is undoubtedly water temperature.
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How to Celebrate Self-Love This Valentine’s Day
Choosing to be single has overcome the taboos of 90s tabloids and annoying relatives, and we’re here for it. Except we don’t call it being single. We call it choosing self-love. Here are a few tips on how to celebrate self-love in the tub this Valentine’s Day.
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Bath People Explore: What Baths Mean To Me
For all you yet-to-be bath converts, we've teamed up with some of our favorite bath people to share their love of baths and how they make the time their own. Read on and get inspired for your upcoming winter baths.
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Gifts for The Bath Lover in Your Life
From mood setters to in-bath entertainment, we’ve brought together an amazing mix of female-owned, sustainable brands that we’re proud to shop with.
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Yes, You Can Get Clean in the Bath
Can you actually get clean in a bath? Yes — here's why baths are more hygienic than you think, plus tips for making every soak both cleansing and deeply relaxing. -
Take a Bath for a More Positive Period
Taking a bath when you’re on your period may seem weird, even a bit gross at times. But as loud and proud bath people, we have found that - with the proper setup and tools in place - your period can be prime time to take a bath.
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Why Each Ingredient Matters: Esker Body Oils
Traditionally, essential oils are derived using steam distillation, a process that yields a concentrated pure plant liquid. By contrast, a supercritical extraction - like a CO2 extraction - occurs from a process where pressurized gas dissolves the natural components of the plant into a liquid format. This process saves the oils from the deteriorating effects of heat.
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There's Nothing Plastic About Our Commitment To The Earth
In support of Plastic-Free July, we’re sharing some of the actionable steps we’re taking in partnership with CleanHub, to reduce a major skincare industry byproduct: plastic waste.
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How to Prep Your Skin for Summer, Naturally
Are we alone in our Woo hoo! It’s summer / Oh crap! It’s summer mood swings? We didn’t think so. Suddenly the sun is shining and our favorite summer frocks are calling our name. But we are still wearing winter on our skin.
We’ve developed a few easy bath rituals to get your skin short-skirt ready quickly and, most importantly, naturally.
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How to Get Hailey Bieber's $350 Lymphatic Massage At Home
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, Hailey Bieber, Ariana Grande and Kourtney Kardashian are big lymphatic massage fans. The benefits? Lymphatic massage or drainage can aid with everything from improving circulation, boosting immunity and taming bloating.
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3 Mental Health Benefits of A Bathing Routine
Research studies have shown that both warm and cold bathing offer a wide range of physical and mental health benefits to alleviate anxiety.
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Celebrating Women's Month 2022: Women Who Inspire Us
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Things You Should Know When Showering With A Partner
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8 Unexpected Bathing Benefits
Discover our Top 8 Unexpected Bathing Benefits and learn more about how regular bathing can change your life for the better! (sounds dramatic but we’re not messing around!)
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5 Night Time Rituals For The Best Sleep Ever
It is hard to believe that there was ever a time when we would brawl with our parents over our imminent bedtime. Now, my bedtime ritual is, without a doubt, the highlight of my day. My nighttime routine marks the time when I disconnect from the hectic pace of the dayand gear down for a tranquil, cozy night in. So slip into your silkiest pajamas, light that cozy candle and keep reading for my favorite rituals and products to set you up for the best sleep ever!
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Why You Should Be Gifting Bath & Body Products to Make Every Day a Spa Day
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Our Cozy Holiday Gift Guide
We've rounded up some sure-fire hits that any woman would love! We have everything from silky jammies to workout gear. So whether she’s chillin on the couch this holiday season, or up in the gym working on her fitness, we have you covered. Keep reading for our 2021 Holiday Season Gift Giving picks!
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Next Level Sustainability: Decoding 'Compostable' Packaging
When compostable packaging started appearing on the market, it was exciting! We started seeing compostable mailers, bowls, to-go containers everywhere.
Turns out, there are some key details in the fine print. As exciting as widespread sustainability measures can be, they can actually be more harmful than helpful. -
The Culture of Bathing
Submerging oneself in water is an age-old way to find relief. Picture: wading into rivers, streams, hot springs, lakes. But where did the tradition of hot water as toxin release come from? Join us as we go back in time to examine the roof of bathing, and where our modern soaking traditions originated from.
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The Price of a Bubble Bath
Sulfates are the thing that makes your soap, toothpaste, shampoo, lather. They remove oils and grease (which is why you'll also find them in household cleaners). But do they do more harm than good?
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Not all exfoliation is equal: Learn the difference
Not all exfoliation is created equal. Learn the difference between the methods, and find the one best for you.
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Our Self-Care Secret: A Bath, A Book, & A Face Mask
We spend a lot of our time bathing, reading, and indulging in skincare rituals — but combining the three is our favorite form of self-care. Inspired by our new Bath Board, we’ve rounded up the best face mask and book pairings for your next dip in the tub. Think of it like the self-care version of pairing a good wine with dinner.
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Clean Beauty for the Skin Below the Chin
There's a lot of conflicting language in the beauty industry; all the time we hear about new products that are "clean, natural, sustainable," or even "green". But what does clean really mean?
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Another Kind of Half Bath
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Water is Life: The healing effects are right there in your bathroom
There's a reason why bathing, swimming, and showering feels so good; this miraculous element gives us life; literally.
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Benefits Of Taking Long Baths — & Time For Yourself
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Bathing 101: How to Craft the Perfect Bath
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Esker Explores: The Difference Between Dry vs. Dehydrated Skin
As winter approaches, we're exploring the differences between dry vs. dehydrated skin and the ingredients we use to treat each one.
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Preserving the Life of Your Body Tools
If you’ve got dry brushes, rollers, or gua sha tools sitting in your bathroom and you’re just now realizing you’ve never given them the same cleaning and care as you do for your makeup brushes, this guide is for you.
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From Bathroom to Day Spa: How to Transform Your Space into a Personal Sanctuary
All of our favorite products and rituals that help us turn a mundane bathroom routine into a luxurious, at-home day spa getaway.
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Recycling Right: How to Properly Toss Your Empty Products
If you’ve reached the end of your Esker body oil or any other beauty product and you’re not exactly sure what to do next, read on. Here’s your go-to guide to correctly tossing all of your empty products.
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How To Use Our Body Plane: Easy Techniques for Smooth & Exfoliated Summer Skin
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Your Softest, Cleanest Skin Yet: The Body Plane Tool
When you use the Body Plane on oiled skin for the first time (and every time), you’ll notice how much dead skin and dirt lifts away from the surface with the oil. We liken it to using a Bioré pore strip: kind of gross to see what was sitting on your skin but satisfying that you sloughed it off. It’s also a lot like getting a dermaplaning facial, but the amount of dead skin and debris exfoliated from your arms and legs is usually more significant than what comes off of your face.
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Body Oils for Growing Bellies
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Four Things You Should Know About Hand Soaps
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New Year, New Intentions
It still feels like we’re catching our breath from the holiday season, but we’ve gotten some time to reflect on the highlights of 2019 and to make exciting plans and intentions for the year ahead.
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Why You Should Dry Brush (and how to do it right)
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By The Skin of Your Neck
The skin above your neck isn’t the same as the skin below it, so you shouldn’t necessarily treat them the same way. Here’s the difference between the two and why your body could use a bit more of these types of treatments.
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Leave the Lotion Behind: 5 Reasons to Switch to a Body Oil
If you’ve been considering a clean swap, opting for a body oil over a lotion is one of the most important shifts you can make.
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Essential Oils, Made Easy to Understand
Each of Esker’s targeted lines features a blend of organic essential oils that nourish your body’s specific skin type. Our product labels were designed as a visual guide to each unique blend. Learn about them here.
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The Power of Pollinators
It’s no secret that we really love plants around here. When Esker was in its early stages, the joy and appreciation that unfolded as we learned more about the power of botanical life set the stage for both our standards regarding Esker’s ingredients, and our standards for how we treat the natural world around us.
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Esker Explores: The Benefits of a Bath
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Home is where the headquarters are
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Meet the Allover Roller
The act of rolling promotes drainage from the lymphatic system which runs throughout the body, it doesn’t have a cutoff at the neck. Using the roller on your body helps to boost circulation for a smoother, firmer look. It breaks up fascia that causes tension and puffiness and helps with the absorption of any type of bodycare product you’re applying.
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Finding Our Roots
As I began to think about how to bring my natural body care line to life, I spent a lot of time thinking about these plant ingredients and what goes into harvesting and producing them. I wanted to create a brand that made people think more deeply about plant life. A huge part of that is acknowledging and appreciating the role that pollinators (bees, butterflies and birds) play in the ecosystem.
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