Product Review: Esmeria Organics (Part 1)

Dear Friends

I am sure some of you have heard of Esmeria Organics. Esmeria Organics is made in Malaysia. I am really happy because this is the first Malaysian skincare brand that is certified organic by EcoCert, the French-based international organic certification body known for its stringent certification standards. Esmeria Organics not only is the first Malaysian company to receive EcoCert’s stamp of approval but also the first in South East Asia. I am so proud to know this.

For those who are not aware, EcoCert requires that 95% of the ingredients used in any product to be of natural origin and has extremely strict restrictions on what is allowed in the remaining 5%. Furthermore, for a product to be certified organic, 95% of the plant ingredients must be of certified organic origin.

For those who are living in Malaysia, you will find that Organic skin care products are very expensive as most of them are imported from overseas. As a lover of organic products, I am really thrilled to learn that we finally have a home grown organic skin care range that has EcoCert certification without the hefty price tag!

At first I do not appreciate why the facial cleanser is not in a pump packaging as the texture is very fluid and difficult to control the amount to dispense. However, after reading the product literature provided by the PR company, I learnt that Esmeria Organics products are packaged in recyclable boxes and containers.  Products are only boxed where necessary and its packaging avoids the use of materials that are less environmentally friendly.  For example, pumps cannot be recycled as they contain metal and glass and although made from sand, it takes a lot of energy to produce and ship due to its weight.

The Esmeria Organics face care range can be personalized with the 3-step cleanse, tone and moisturize concept. Products are available for those with normal to oily skin, oily and acne-prone skin and dry skin.

The Glasswort range of skincare is for dry, dull and mature skin. Glasswort is found in the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. Its extract called Hydrasinol provides essential hydrating properties to hydrate, protect and reduce moisture loss. 

 

The Prickly Pear, which is a type of cactus, is for normal to oily skin or otherwise known as combination skin which is the most common skin type in Malaysia and Asian countries.  It hydrates, soothes and protects the skin from UV damage.  This is combined with other advanced bio actives to reduce the production of sebum especially on the T-zone.

The Alpine Willow Herb range is for oily and acne-prone skin. Acne and over-production of sebum is the result of environmental aggressors, blocked pores, bacteria and even overexposure to UV. The Alpine Willow Herb has capabilities to control production of sebum and acne-causing bacteria. It also protects from environmental aggressors and UV damage. According to Esmeria Organics, after continued use, skin will be visibly less oily and pores will become smaller.

As I have oily skin, I was sent the Alpine Willow Herb range for review.

Product Description:

Alpine Willow Herb – for Oily/ Acne Prone Skin

This beautiful pink and purple plant grows amongst rocks and stones in the glaciers. This rare species is rich with flavanoids and tannins. Alpine Willow Herb is proven scientifically to:
1. Reduce oiliness by controlling the production of sebum
2. Reduce skin inflammation by controlling certain types of bacteria that also cause acne
3. Reduce pore size

  
Alpine Willow Herb Purifying Cleansing Gel

I like the texture of the cleansing gel

What I like about Alpine Willow Herb Purifying Cleansing Gel?
1. A little goes a long way - I only need very little to cleanse the whole face
2. There is no tight feeling after using this cleanser. Therefore, this cleanser does not strip away the skin's natural moisture
3. The texture is clear and watery and it smells like a sweet herb
4. The cleanser does not have a lot of foam as it does not contain the harmful SLS
5. Natural plant based active ingredients: Aloe vera leaf juice, alpine willowherb extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, sweet orange oil, roman chamomile oil, sunflower seed oil, parfum made from essential oil
6. Affordable price - Alpine Willow Herb Purifying Cleansing Gel – 75 ml RM32.90

Note: Due to the watery texture, you must be more careful when dispensing the gel. The product packaging (the opening) is a little too big and may cause product wastage. Do not squeeze the tube as it will over dispense.


Alpine Willow Herb Purifying Toner

What I like about Alpine Willow Herb Purifying Toner?
1. I like the soothing & sweet herbal scent (parfum made from essential oil)
2. This toner is able to calm my acne prone skin. I had some acne recently and found that this toner is helpful to calm my skin
3. Natural plant based active ingredients: Aloe vera leaf juice, alpine willowherb extract, butterfly bush extract, thyme extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, sea water, green algae extract, sweet orange oil, roman chamomile oil, sunflower seed oil
4. Affodable price: Alpine Willow Herb Purifying Toner – 60ml RM32.90


Note: I have no complaints for the toner packaging as it has a small opening


Alpine Willow Herb Moisturizing Gel

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See the clear gel texture of the moisturiser - I like the gel texture

The Opening is rather too big

 What I like about Alpine Willow Herb Moisturizing Gel?
1. The most outstanding must be the sweet smell. I think it reminds me of the "Leng chee kang" (a type of Chinese dessert) smell
2. The transparent gel texture is easily absorbed into the skin.There is no oily feel at all.
3. Natural plant based active ingredients: Aloe vera leaf juice, alpine willowherb extract, butterfly bush extract, thyme extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, sea water, green algae extract, roman chamomile oil, sunflower seed oil

Affordable price - Alpine Willow Herb Moisturizing Gel – 30ml RM49.90

  
Note: I will be reviewing the eye gel and other products in Part 2.

Esmeria Organics can be found in select pharmacies and organic stores. For further information, please visit www.esmeria.com .