Growing up as a first generation Egyptian- American girl, I watched my grandmother, Teta Rose Girgis—an elegant, wise, and virtuous woman—live a philosophy of Beauty and Wellness rooted in care, discipline, and intention. She used oils, botanicals, and healing blends; practiced exfoliation, sugaring, hair oiling, and nail care; and applied her cosmetics in the style of our ancient ancestors. These were acts of presence and respect, grounded in the belief that caring for oneself was essential to balance, confidence, and a well-lived life.

Later in life, my studies in dentistry and medicine deepened my understanding of the human body and its capacity for healing. Alongside this, I immersed myself in ancient Egyptian Beauty and Wellness practices, where care of the body was inseparable from spiritual, emotional, and communal well-being.

I created SESEN to honor that tradition. Each formula is rooted in the history of Egypt, blending clinical science with ingredients once reserved for healers and royalty. SESEN is skincare elevated into ritual—a path to well-being, a moment of pause, and a practice of renewal and grounding. It is Beauty and Wellness as it was always meant to be: restorative, reverent, and deeply connected to self, others, and our surroundings.

Some legends live on forever.

In Wellness and Beauty,

Dr. Mireille Halim