EssenZen - Rewriting the Rules of Clean Beauty

The Story of a Brand

I always love speaking with founders who are guided by purpose, and Reham Essa’s story is a perfect example.

After years as a pharmacist, Founder and CEO Reham set out to create a skincare brand that prioritizes health, simplicity, and integrity over hype. EssenZen is about more than beauty; it’s about reclaiming what skincare should be: minimal, functional, and rooted in science.

In this episode, Reham shares how her background in pharmacy led to a deeper understanding of skin and a passion for product formulation.

We dive into what it means to create a brand from scratch, challenge industry norms, and speak directly to the conscious consumer. If you're building something purpose-driven or just tired of 12-step skincare routines, you’ll want to hear this.

Here are a few key moments from our conversation:

* Why Reham left pharmacy to pursue her purpose through skincare

* How EssenZen redefines beauty with minimalist, science-backed products

* The challenges and wins of building a bootstrapped brand from the ground up

* Why fewer ingredients and clear messaging resonate in a noisy market

* The importance of staying true to your values—even when growth is slow

Join me, Ramon Vela, as we listen to the episode and discover how Reham is rewriting the skincare story—one intentional product at a time.

For more on EssenZen, visit: https://essenzenbotanicals.com/

For more on Radixir, visit: https://radixir.com/

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