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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Research studies have shown that both warm and cold bathing offer a wide range of physical and mental health benefits to alleviate anxiety.
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!)
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!
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!
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.
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.
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?
Not all exfoliation is created equal. Learn the difference between the methods, and find the one best for you.
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.
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?
There's a reason why bathing, swimming, and showering feels so good; this miraculous element gives us life; literally.
As winter approaches, we're exploring the differences between dry vs. dehydrated skin and the ingredients we use to treat each one.
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.
All of our favorite products and rituals that help us turn a mundane bathroom routine into a luxurious, at-home day spa getaway.
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.
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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