by Gail Francombe | Jan 27, 2019 | Getting started, Natural Bodycare recipes
Many DIYers are excited about the prospect of making their own beautiful skincare products that are just as good as those sold by the natural/organic brands but for a fraction of the cost. We want to show you that when you know how to do it properly it’s totally...
by Kelly Harcus | Jan 15, 2019 | Skincare Formulation
Professional cosmetic formulas are written in percentages. So how do you convert a formula written in percentages into a weight based recipe you can make? This article will explain: Converting a formula into a 100g test batch size How to calculate different batch...
by Kelly Harcus | Jan 10, 2019 | Getting started, Skincare Formulation
For those of you out there who have dry skin, you know that the cold winter months can be absolutely awful for your already sensitive skin! Even if your skin isn’t dry year-round, chilly weather and icy air can definitely change up your skin’s trouble spots. It can be...
by Kelly Harcus | Dec 17, 2018 | Getting started, Student success stories
Curious about the Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products? Wondering if it might be the right choice for you?You’re in good hands! If you want to know what people are saying about our beginner’s certificate course, then you’ve come to the right place! What...
by Kelly Harcus | Dec 16, 2018 | Business, Skincare Formulation, Student success stories
Where Indagare began Tanya Joslin struggled with hormonal, severely congested skin for many years, and was running out of options. Stress levels, diet, I tried everything. I’d used dermatologist-prescribed creams and antibiotics, and my frustration levels were...
by Kelly Harcus | Dec 13, 2018 | Beauty Business Tips, Natural Skincare Ingredients, Skincare Formulation
Exceptional, high-quality products always start with high-quality ingredients—and there’s nothing you can do during the process to make a poor-quality oil, butter, or botanical product into a higher-quality one. The abundance of online and in-person sources for...
by Kelly Harcus | Dec 12, 2018 | Beauty Business Tips, Skincare Formulation
As our prospective students consider enrollment, one of their most-asked questions is “Will your courses certify me to make and sell skincare products?” This is an excellent question, and one we feel is important to clarify! So important, in fact, we wanted to write...
by Kelly Harcus | Dec 10, 2018 | Natural Bodycare recipes
This luxurious mineral bath soak is unique in that it will foam when sprinkled into the bath water, creating beautiful bubbles. It’s easy to make and creates a gorgeous and impressive product.It has a high content of minerals thanks to the salt it contains and the...
by Kelly Harcus | Dec 4, 2018 | Skincare Formulation, Student success stories
Kelly Spinks had always been in love with making her own skin care products. In fact, as a child, she’d use everything in the kitchen to concoct her own recipes—from bananas and avocado to oats and yogurt! “As I got older my recipes became a bit more sophisticated!”...
by Kelly Harcus | Nov 23, 2018 | Beauty Business Tips, Student success stories
Are you looking for gifts for a natural beauty lover? This holiday season we are delighted to recommend to you products by 12 gorgeous, natural brands that put quality, purity, transparency and passion at the heart of everything they do. We are also incredibly proud...
