by Rich | Nov 18, 2022 | Beauty Business Advice, Student success stories
When she was pregnant with her daughter in 2016, Sarah Price suddenly became a lot more conscious of what she was putting on her body, now that she was growing a life inside it! I always have my nails painted and whilst on an app I saw about how nail polish was...
by Rich | Nov 18, 2022 | Student success stories
Heena Bhat had always been fascinated with natural products, and in India, where Heena is from, homemade skincare is part of everyday life. She told us how many people in India look for skincare solutions from their kitchen cupboards and rely on DiY methods, but those...
by Rich | Nov 1, 2022 | Beauty Business Advice
Captivating beauty product photography is a fantastic way to showcase your perfect products to prospective and existing customers. Investing in cosmetic product photography is essential, but many people struggle with how to create a visually appealing brand with...
by Rich | Oct 27, 2022 | Beauty Business Advice, Skincare Formulation, Studying
Our qualified professionals and industry experts have created the third edition of the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation to ensure it is a comprehensive and all inclusive course that takes you, from start to finish, through every aspect of your skincare...
by Rich | Oct 27, 2022 | Beauty Business Advice, Skincare Formulation
Many natural beauty enthusiasts dream that one day they will be able to make their own products to sell, and for good reason! The growth of the natural and organic beauty market is the fastest growing section of the cosmetics industry and many people are turning away...
by Rich | Oct 27, 2022 | Natural Skincare Ingredients, Skincare Formulation, Studying
When it comes to formulating your own natural skincare products, whether for yourself, family and friends, or to sell, there are a few things that can really help you to make sure your products are the very best they can be. One of those things is having good...
by Rich | Oct 27, 2022 | Getting started, Skincare Formulation, Studying
One of the most important areas of knowledge for a formulator of natural and organic skincare is skin anatomy and physiology. It is not enough to simply create a skincare product with a hunch that it will work on certain skin types and skin concerns. Textbooks on this...
by Rich | Oct 27, 2022 | Beauty Business Advice, Skincare Formulation, Studying
The growth of the natural and organic beauty market is the fastest growing section of the cosmetics industry and many people are turning away from conventional high street beauty brands in search of brands they can identify with, that conform to their values and that...
by Rich | Oct 26, 2022 | Natural Skincare Ingredients, Skincare Formulation
Pentylene glycol in skincare is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient used for moisturizing, humectant, penetration enhancing and antimicrobial properties. This makes it a really useful ingredient in natural formulations and one that is worth getting to know. Why...
by Rich | Oct 26, 2022 | Natural Skincare Ingredients, Skincare Formulation
Preservatives are essential to protect natural skincare and haircare products from microbial growth, but it can be difficult to ascertain which natural preservatives are the best choice and which you should use in your products. We are often asked by students, “Which...