The decision on how to price your beauty product is a tough one. You’ve spent your precious time, effort and money perfecting your natural and
What are cleansing powders? Today, more and more facial cleanser options are available than ever before. Gels, liquids, lotions, balms, oils, milks… the choice is
Natural massage candles provide a beautiful fragrance to a room, encouraging rest, relaxation and reflection, but the wax can also be used for a massage
Natural hand sanitizers are an effective and environmentally friendly way to keep your hands clean. The good news for natural beauty enthusiasts is they can
When we think about skincare and treating different skin types, we typically think about dry, sensitive, oily and combination skin. And this is a great
Without a doubt the questions we get asked the most are about natural preservatives for cosmetics! There are several useful blog posts on our website
If you have been using a natural skincare recipe for a cosmetic product for a while and you like it, you might want to turn
We get asked all the time about how to measure the pH of skincare products – what pH is, when you need to measure it
These days many people want to avoid surfactant-based cleansers like face wash and foaming facial cleansers as they can be too harsh for the skin
Before we answer that, there’s another question we encourage you to ask yourself and it’s a very simple one: What is it you want most
If you love cosmetics and skincare, you’ll know that facial serums are all the rage right now. Packed with high-end and exotic sounding ingredients, serums
The Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation helps students to learn how to formulate natural and organic skincare products from scratch like a professional. The aim
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!
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.