About Us

Tine’s grandfather was a well-known pharmacist in Ljubljana, who had opened his pharmacy back in 1932. His focus and passion was the study of herbal plants and their healing effects. He developed two important ointments, ‘Okama’ and spruce resin. Okama, short for Oblak’s camomile ointment, was beneficial for various skin problems, such as cracked skin, burns, insect bites and inflammations. Spruce-resin ointment was used for the treatment of open wounds and bedsores. Before he died, he also developed a cream called Herbana, intended as a multi-purpose ointment, but especially for the treatment of all skin complaints (for example, dermatitis), for the care of the dry skin on the face, and for reducing allergy and inflammation of the skin. Although he considered this cream as the crown of his knowledge and experience, it never achieved the success of its two predecessors.

Tine shares and continues his grandfather’s passion for herbs and the development of herbal products. As our product developer, he makes sure that Essentiq’s products are of high quality and effective, but skin friendly at the same time.

Tanja’s perspective about cosmetics changed after the birth of her son. Similar to herself, her son suffers from dermatitis. Tanja has been on and off corticosteroids since she was four years old. But she never paid any attention to precautionary measures until her son started to suffer from the same problem. Only then she realised that it is not only important what we put into ourselves but also what we put on ourselves. And when it comes to skin protection, the quality of cosmetic products does matter. She and her son test every Essentiq product to check the reaction of their sensitive skin. She always says, ‘I would never offer customers something that I would not use for myself or my children’.

Blaž has spent his childhood surrounded by hilly vineyards, bright deciduous forests, and vast fields. He and his friends often climbed the tallest beech trees to enjoy the spectacular views of the valleys and the chequered patterns of green and golden meadows, all perfect rectangles. Blaž studied and spent his first working years in urban Ljubljana, but the images and feelings of his childhood became more and more vibrant, and finally made him move back to rural Slovenia. These days he is a happy and passionate owner of an eco-garden which is steadily growing.

Nature inspires him at his work. You can feel his love for nature in Essentiq’s graphic design. Clean, fresh and colourful.

• A minimum of 95% of natural ingredients required natural/organic ingredients.
• 10% – 100% of processed natural ingredients from agricultural source (physically and/or chemically), depending on a product category, is required.
• Very strict limitation regarding synthetic additives with no natural alternatives.
• Products MUST NOT contain any controversial preservatives like parabens, phenoxyethanol or sources of formaldehyde, synthetic colorants, PEG (polyethylene glycol) and EO (Ethylene oxide), GMOs, mineral oil (paraffin) and silicones.
• Maximum 0.3% of fragrance is allowed in total substance. All fragrances must have IFRA certificate and precise allergen declaration.
• Packaging must be recyclable.

For more detailed information about ECOGEA standard, check here (www.ecogea.org).