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Orange blossom, Grapefruit and Geranium Face Lotion with Coenzyme Q-10 and Provitamin B5

A light, natural and organic face lotion recipe This is a light, easily absorbed lotion that contains ingredients to help keep the skin hydrated, toned

Wild Rose Anti-aging Facial Serum recipe

Here is a simple formulation for an anhydrous face serum, specifically formulated with ingredients to improve the appearance of aging skin by hydrating, enhancing elasticity,

Oat, Milk and Almond Facial Cleansing Grains recipe

What are cleansing grains? Cleansing Grains are dry, powder-based formulas of botanical ingredients, which are mixed with water right before use and blended to create

Overnight Exfoliating AHA Toner recipe

This overnight exfoliating AHA fruit toner exfoliates the skin using fruit acids and AHAs, and the formula is developed to deliver more than the basic

Shea, Starflower and Seabuckthorn Face Cream recipe for dry and mature skin

This moisturizing and rejuvenating face cream with shea, starflower and seabuckthorn is a deeply hydrating and rejuvenating cream, lending wrinkle-smoothing, cell-regenerating, firming and protective qualities to

DIY holiday gifts: 6 easy natural skincare products to make today!

Give a gorgeous homemade gift this year to delight your friends and family. It’s much more fun that battling through crowded shops! Featuring gorgeous festive ingredinets

Rose and Cocoa Butter Bath Truffles

These Rose and Cocoa Butter Bath Truffles are super simple to make, look beautiful and leave the skin silky and smooth. We like to call

Natural Lavender and Myrrh Nail and Cuticle Treatment Oil recipe

Create your own manicure in a bottle… I like to call nail and cuticle oil a ‘manicure in a bottle’. Regularly using a nail and

Natural anti-aging eye serum recipe

We like to call this wonderful eye serum ‘De-puff and Repair Anti-Aging Eye Serum’ as it does exactly that – it is a deeply moisturizing, light-feel

How to make a Rosewater, Aloe and Cucumber Facial Spritz

This is a lovely easy to make rosewater facial spritzer, perfect for refreshing the skin during the summer months. This spritzer uses purely water soluble

How to make a Detoxifying Clay Face Mask

Clay-based face masks are a wonderful way to deeply cleanse and detoxify the skin. There are many types of cosmetic clays which make superb face

How to make shower scrub bars

LUSH were probably the first people to start selling shower scrub bars. Solid bars full of wonderful shea butter and cocoa butter that moisturise and

Discover the philosophy behind Korean skincare and learn how to formulate your own sophisticated K-beauty inspired products. In this advanced class, you’ll explore the multi-step Korean skincare routine, the concept of glass skin, and the role of gentle, preventative skincare. Learn about iconic ingredients such as centella asiatica, ginseng, snail mucin, fermented extracts and ceramides, then create seven Korean-inspired formulations, including cleansers, toner, essence, ampoule and a jelly moisturizer.

Take the overwhelm out of cosmetic labeling and feel confident creating labels that are both compliant and beautiful. In this step-by-step course, you’ll learn exactly what needs to go on your products—from writing INCI lists and calculating allergens to adding the correct symbols, expiry dates, and batch numbers. Guided by an experienced Cosmetic Scientist, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and skills to create professional labels that build customer trust and support your brand as it grows.

Achieve a more even skin tone with a targeted brightening skincare routine! This class explores the causes of hyperpigmentation, helpful treatment options, and the best active ingredients to fade dark spots. Plus, get four expert formulations to create at home: AHA Resurfacing Toner, Brightening Serum with Kojic Acid & Vitamin C, Azelaic Acid & Arbutin Essence, and a Niacinamide Anti-Pigmentation Moisturizer.

This class explores the key differences between male and female skin, focusing on how hormonal balance affects skin characteristics. It covers creating skincare routines and products tailored to men’s needs, including solutions for shaving irritation, excess sebum, hyperpigmentation, clogged pores and razor bumps (PFB).

Receive four formulations from our lab, ready for you to make at home: Daily Hydrating Fluid, Natural Shaving Cream, Soothing After-Shave Gel-Cream and Exfoliating Nighttime Moisturizer with AHAs. Follow our formulations and then create your own!

Natural ingredients for skin barrier formulation

Skin barrier damage is a common concern causing dryness, sensitivity, irritation, transepidermal water loss, an uneven texture and dullness. Take a deep dive into the role of the skin barrier, what causes skin barrier damage and how to formulate products to restore and repair the skin barrier. Discover a wide range of skincare ingredients – backed by research – that restore the skin barrier. Receive three formulations from our lab, ready for you to make at home: Soothing Camomile Essence, Replenishing Face and Body Cream and Restoring Oil Serum.