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Why we're disrupting the Fragrance Industry
Amanda and I have been obsessed with fragrance all of our lives—from the first eau de parfums we purchased when we were kids to having the honor of working for...
Spring, Sustainability and Sneak Peeks!
Hello Esas Beauty community! We’ve loved sharing and hearing from you on Instagram, especially our conversations on topics like seeking the truth behind the brand (i.e., Oatly’s not all it’s...
HOW TO....RESIGN?!
We didn’t feel much like setting personal goals for this year. Resolutions like “dry January” and “cut out all sweets” aren’t really sitting with us right now. They may in...
ESAS BEAUTY KOLONYA - DESTINATIONS COLLECTION
Over at Esas Beauty, we’ve been getting nostalgic for more carefree times as memories from last year continue to pop up on our phones, reminders of past get-togethers, day trips,...
ESAS BEAUTY X ACTION AGAINST HUNGER
Thanksgiving is a time for sharing and an abundance of good food. While many of us end up with a bloated fridge of leftovers to enjoy the day after Thanksgiving,...
The Tradition of “Hosgeldin” with Kolonya
When I was 5 years old, I lived with my grandparents in Turkey for a year. It was before I started kindergarten in NJ, and I was very young. But...
Ethical Sourcing - Sometimes Organic isn't Enough
The impact of the palm oil industry and the de-forestation of our rain forests.
Our holistic approach to beauty products
The beauty industry’s ugly problem We believe that the traditional beauty industry is heavy on pollutants and plastics. It starts with the packaging. Packaging is the number one plastic pollution...
Istanbul Travel Diary
A TALE OF TWO CONTINENTS Straddling both Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a dizzying landscape of history, culture, art and nature. I’ve grown up going to Turkey but each visit...