About Esensa Mediterana
The Mediterranean has always been the cradle of great civilizations and an oasis of healthy living. It is home to a wealth of plant essences that soak up the strength of the sun and the soil, giving us the energy of nature along with rich scents carried by the Mediterranean wind. The richness of natural ingredients from the fruits of the land and sea, and the skill of using them, have become part of our healthy way of life. In the same spirit, Esensa Mediterana represents the essence of Mediterranean face and body care!
A wealth of plant essences enriches the luxurious regenerative treatments and products that bear the name Esensa Mediterana. Numerous awards from professionals and consumers alike are only part of the recognition earned by this renowned cosmetics company and its world patent: the synergistic action of phyto, aroma & thalasso therapy, 3 in 1. Great cosmetic, therapeutic and medical discoveries lie hidden in the invaluable power of Mediterranean plants and climate. This very insight was the starting point for Ivana Legović, ph.lab., cosmetologist, and Roberto Legović, MSc, MD, in producing natural cosmetics rooted in the traditional skill of using natural ingredients from the fruits of the land and sea.
Sunshine, the dazzling blue of the sea, and the scent of pine, lavender, rosemary, sage and immortelle are just some of the magical qualities that run through a wide range of products for complete face and body care. The owners’ enthusiasm, clear vision and contagious optimism have been crowned with seven world gold medals, which form a solid foundation for every new product to come out of the Dermoestetik laboratory. These authentic natural products are recognized around the world. The year 2013 holds special significance, as Esensa was officially named the most awarded natural professional cosmetics brand. “Besides our outstanding products, at Esensa Mediterana we can also take pride in creating the largest wellness spa & beauty program.”
This innovation and step forward in cosmetology did not go unnoticed. On the contrary, recognition followed across Croatia and in neighboring countries, which without much hesitation counted Esensa among their top beauty favorites. Esensa Mediterana products can be found in 600 beauty salons across Croatia and in numerous wellness centers throughout the region. We wanted to break out of conventional frameworks. We know how hard it is to offer consumers a professionally balanced product in terms of both quality and price, but our efforts to meet these criteria have brought us results we are very happy with – though never so happy that we stop working to be even better! The magic of the Mediterranean, hidden in premium products with modern packaging, brings a lasting sense of wellbeing that fills us with the emotional experience of natural beauty on our face and body!
A Unique Combination of Phyto, Aroma & Thalasso Therapy
The synergistic action of natural raw materials enhances the interaction of their individual ingredients. What makes our synergistic action special is that our raw materials are natural plant extracts that work gently but over the long term, algae that remineralize tissues and enable deep absorption of other active ingredients, and carefully selected essential oils that multiply the effect of the first two, bringing the body into a state of healthy balance.
Because of how they work, the components of our synergistic action are phyto, aroma and thalasso therapy, and together they deliver therapeutic results visible from the very first treatment! The compatibility of the substances in our products is reflected in the special, patented ratio of these therapies, which, united in a natural and powerful synergistic action, give our clients excellent results and great tolerance, along with the ease and pleasure of using Esensa Mediterana products.
Milestones of Esensa Mediterana
- 1996 – the start of our “Beauty” story with the opening of our own Beauty Center in the heart of Umag
- 1998 – opening of a second Beauty Center and the Dermoestetik Pilot Center at Ozaljska 92, Zagreb
- 2000 – logistics center opened
- 2001 – Dermoestetik is the general sponsor of the “Cosmetic News” congress
- 2001 – professional training for beauticians organized in Paris on the topic “Thalassotherapy in Body Care”
- 2002 – professional training organized in Nice on the topic “Digito-pressure, Drainage and Toning in Facial Care Treatments”
- 2002 – start of cooperation with a prestigious French aromatherapy house from Paris
- 2003 – new Beauty and Pilot Center opened in Umag
- 2003 – start of cooperation with a major French corporation from Place Vendôme
- 2003 – organization of the congress “Days of French Cosmetics”
- 2004 – international professional conference “Days of French Cosmetics” held in Umag
- 2004 – launch of our own laboratory and production of Esensa Mediterana professional cosmetics
- 2007 – exhibition and lecture in Belgrade on the topic “The Mediterranean Concept in Professional Cosmetics & Wellness”
- 2008 – distribution of Esensa Mediterana products in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 2008 – Dermoestetik’s project wins a public tender and purchases building land in the most beautiful industrial zone in the world: Sv. Vidal – Novigrad (Cittanova)
- 2009 – organization of the Professional Cosmetics Congress on the Red Island – Rovinj
- 2009 – launch of 7 new Wellness rituals
- 2009 – start of distribution of Esensa Mediterana products in Slovenia
- 2010 – start of distribution of Esensa Mediterana in Italy
- 2011 – Esensa Mediterana congress organized in Novigrad, Istria
- 2012 – first gold medal in the USA, INPEX, Pittsburgh, Best Personal Care Product – Essential cream
- 2012 – two gold medals at the IIFME innovation fair in Kuwait, Eye lifting cream
- 2012 – gold medal – WIPO, Geneva, and Ivana Legović wins the title of Best Female Inventor of 2012
- 2013 – EXPO, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 2013, gold medal for the Wellness Lavender Detox-Destress treatment
- 2013 – ARCHIMEDES, Russia, April 2013, gold medal for the Wellness Lavender Detox-Destress treatment
- 2013 – EURO INVENT, Romania, gold medal – Wellness Lavender Detox-Destress treatment
- 2013 – INPEX, Pittsburgh, USA, gold medal in the Health and Fitness category for the Wellness Lavender Detox-Destress treatment, as well as INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER
- 2013 – The British Invention Show, London, gold medal for the Wellness Lavender Detox-Destress treatment and a platinum medal for Invention of the Year
- 2013 – INOVA, Zagreb, Ivana Legović named First Lady of Croatian Innovation, and the Wellness Lavender Detox-Destress treatment wins a gold medal at home as well
- 2015 – INST, Taipei International Invention Show & Technomart Invention Contest, Patent: Esensa Thermal cream, silver medal
- 2016 – IENA, Nuremberg, Germany: Aqua Lift Thermal cream, gold medal
- 2016 – IDT EXPO, Hong Kong: Flash Vitamin Cream, gold medal and special fair award