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Kate Palmer: From Kitchen Experiments to Eco-Friendly Formulations and Launching Her Own Brand
- Kate Palmer
- , UK
- Founder of Natur Cosmetics
- naturcosmetics.co.uk/
- Skincare, Haircare and Makeup Formulator
It's very empowering to be able to make my own skincare, haircare and makeup; a really great journey and I've really enjoyed it.
What really got me interested in natural skincare formulation was that I have incredibly sensitive skin that just flares up, but the slightest thing, so I had to start making my own skincare.
I used my grandmother’s Victorian skincare recipe book to make all sorts of bizarre things with crushed strawberries and I don’t know what, and some of that was disastrous. So I thought I should really learn to do this properly and then I could use proper skincare products like everyone else. That was really how I got started with the School of Natural Skincare [Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation].
I was a bit nervous and things might go hideously wrong, but I just started off experimenting in the kitchen making skincare products for myself. I enjoyed it so much that I thought I could actually make a brand out of this. So that’s what I started doing.
Once you understand the fundamentals and you want to make a new type of product, you sort of know roughly how it’s going to work. So you feel a lot more confident then that you can make different products, which is really good. And I really love now that I’m going to actually sell them.
I think what I love most about being able to formulate my own products is that it’s just very empowering to be able to make any product that you want. So if you see a particular product and you think, yeah, that sounds nice, but I don’t like that ingredient, you can just go away and make your own with an ingredient that’s, say, locally produced. Or if there’s a lip balm, but it’s not vegan, you just go and make a vegan one so you can make it fit your values.
So for me, it’s been a really interesting journey. It’s very empowering to be able to make my own skincare and it’s very nice that my skin does not flare up now when I wash my face, which is good because I use all of my own products, obviously.
I think it’s just been a really great journey and I’ve really enjoyed it.”
What you’ll discover in this insightful interview with Kate Palmer
Kate is a herbalist and nutritionist from Surrey, as she shares her empowering journey into the world of natural skincare formulation. In this interview, Kate discusses her background, her journey with sensitive skin, and her motivation to explore natural skincare.
From experimenting in her kitchen to creating her brand, Natur Cosmetics, Kate’s story is a testament to the transformative power of learning and passion. She shares insights into her enrollment in the School of Natural Skincare, her experience with the courses, and the joy of formulating various skincare and makeup products.
Discover how Kate incorporates her values of sustainability and veganism into her brand, and learn about her exciting plans for the future, including expanding her product range and focusing on zero waste formulations.
Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a budding formulator, or simply curious about the world of natural beauty, this interview offers valuable insights and inspiration for all. Join us on Kate’s journey of personal growth, empowerment, and making a positive impact on the planet through conscious skincare choices.
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Kate has studied three courses with us so far starting off with our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation, before moving onto our Diploma in Natural Haircare Formulation and then also our Diploma in Formulating Natural Makeup and Advanced Color Cosmetics.
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