Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products
A natural and organic beauty product-making course that’s perfect for beginners and hobbyists.
Learn to create a complete range of facial skincare and body care products using luxurious natural and organic ingredients.
Do you want to know exactly what you are putting on your skin and avoid ingredients like PEGs, parabens, mineral oil and silicones?
Have you tried making natural skincare products already but experienced problems like lotions that separate, creams that are greasy, butters that go grainy – and are you confused about preservatives?
Are you frustrated by all the conflicting (and inaccurate) information all over the internet and ready to learn from experts who can teach you the correct way to make your own skincare products and enjoy a new hobby at the same time?
Introducing our accredited Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products
An on-demand online natural skincare course for turning your passion for natural and organic skincare into beautiful, high-quality products – made by you.
In this comprehensive learning experience, you'll:
- Understand the science behind skincare products.
- Access over 120+ tried-and-tested recipes created by our cosmetic scientists.
- Know when and how to use preservatives, antioxidants and emulsifiers – including how to source natural and organic options.
- Make a complete range of skincare products correctly - cleansers, toners, moisturizers, creams, lotions, balms, body butters, serums, face masks, and more.
- Understand the key properties and benefits of a wide range of natural and organic ingredients, including carrier oils, essential oils, butters, waxes and much more.
- Feel confident and empowered with your new knowledge and skills and have the foundation to take your studies further if you wish.
- Plus, receive expert guidance and support from experienced cosmetic scientists and chemists.
Are you ready to turn your passion for natural skincare into an exciting hobby?
Join us on the journey today!
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Avoid widespread mistakes and misinformation. Go beyond failed DIY recipes and amateur YouTube tutorials that don’t work.
Instead, learn the professional and correct way to make your own natural products that are not only safe and stable but also effective, and at a fraction of the price of store-bought brands.
Learn from and be supported by experts, including cosmetic scientists and chemists, to make professional-standard products for your own use or to share with friends and family – no previous knowledge is needed.
Just imagine how it would feel with more of this in your life:
Control
Call the shots of what ingredients you use in your skincare, which are in line with your values and customized to your skin type. No more undesirable chemicals like PEGs, parabens, mineral oil and silicones.
Clarity
Ditch recipes that don’t work, avoid widespread mistakes, and be free from the overwhelm of misleading, inaccurate DIY information. Get all your questions answered and more; everything you need to know is in the course.
Creativity
Enjoy the process and have fun melting, mixing and blending oils, butters, waxes, clay, essential oils and more. Who knows where it might lead you!
Learn to make a complete skincare range:
Oils and serums
- Facial oil
- Oil-based facial serum
- Cleansing oils
- Body oils
- Massage oils
Body butters and lotion bars
- Whipped body butter
- Lotion bars
- Massage bars
Balms
- Facial balms
- Cleansing balms
- Lip balms
- Simple lip gloss
- Body balms
- Herbal salves
Toners and gels
- Hydrating facial spritzers/mists
- Toners
- Spot treatment gel
- Under-eye gel
Creams and lotions
- Body lotions and creams
- Hand and foot creams
- Facial lotions and creams
- Cleansing lotion
Scrubs and masks
- Clay-based face masks
- Body scrubs
- Solid shower scrub bars
- Exfoliating lotion
Your journey on the Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products
Theory & equipment
The essential science, theory and equipment you need
Natural ingredients
Discover a range of beneficial natural and organic ingredients
Preservation
Create safe and stable products
Oils & serums
Create moisturizing oils, serums and cleansing oils
Scrubs & masks
Round off your knowledge with a range of exfoliating scrubs and masks
Emulsions
Create hydrating creams and lotions for the face and body
Toners & gels
Make a range of hydrating facial toners, spritzers and gels
Balms & butters
Make a range of nourishing balms and butters for the face and body
Theory & equipment
The essential science, theory and equipment you need
Natural ingredients
Discover a range of beneficial natural and organic ingredients
Preservation
Create safe and stable products
Natural ingredients
Create moisturizing oils, serums and cleansing oils
Balms & butters
Make a range of nourishing balms and butters for the face and body
Toners & gels
Make a range of hydrating facial toners, spritzers and gels
Emulsions
Create hydrating creams and lotions for the face and body
Scrubs & masks
Round off your knowledge with a range of exfoliating scrubs and masks
Meet your instructors and tutors
Learn from and be supported by cosmetic scientists and professional formulators.
Tina Svetek
Tina is a cosmetic formulator, formulation consultant and safety assessor, who leads new product development for natural skincare and wellness brands.
Dr Nicole Voster
Nicole is a cosmetic formulation consultant and senior lecturer with extensive experience teaching chemistry and cosmetic formulation at South African universities and aiding brands in new product development.
Gail Després
Gail is an award-winning entrepreneur and author of the A-Z of Natural Cosmetic Formulation. After creating her natural skincare brand, Gail moved into education, founding the School of Natural Skincare in 2010.
Gareth Després
Gareth qualified as a certified aromatherapist in 2010 and enriches the content of our online courses with his specialist knowledge of essential oils.
Is the Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products right for me?
This course is perfect for…
Beginners
Excited beginners
We’ve simplified the complex, giving you an easier route into creating professional-standard products you can feel proud of, with no scientific background required.
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If you love the idea of making products for yourself or your friends and family, which are free from harmful chemicals and don’t cost the earth, and want to learn the right way to make a range of gorgeous natural and organic skincare using tried-and-tested recipes, this is the course for you.
some experience
DIY makers keen on improving their skills
Improve the quality of your products, gain confidence and correct the mistakes you’ve been making.
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If you’ve dabbled with making products but know you can do better, or followed YouTube tutorials with disastrous results, this course is for you. You’ll learn properly from qualified cosmetic scientists, and have a clear route to progress your learning, for example, onto our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation.
Student testimonials
- Paige Scurfield,
- UK
I’m so glad I invested in this course—it’s been invaluable for me.
I’ve learned the true power of natural ingredients and how they benefit the skin and overall well-being. The course offers great value, with clear and easy-to-follow content, plus generous free resources. The online support and connection with other students have been fantastic. I can’t wait to enroll in the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation!
- Leanne Simcock,
- Australia
My confidence and skills grew immensely.
Studying at the School was an incredible experience thanks to the exceptional support and training provided. I wouldn’t be where I am today without their help. I’m excited about the future and eager to continue creating natural cosmetics products that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
- Rhodline Hamelo,
- USA
The entire experience has been amazing!
Before enrolling I wasn’t measuring properly; I was just guessing and putting things together. Joining the School answered all my questions and gave me the confidence I needed to make my own products. I did my research and haven’t regretted it. The course documents, recipes, videos, and tutor support have been fantastic.
- Kristal Provencher,
- USA
With so much conflicting information out there, I was on the verge of giving up.
Finding your course and seeing how affordable it was felt like a huge relief—I knew I could finally get the guidance I needed. I signed up immediately, and I’m so glad I did. Now, I feel confident creating products correctly, from exact measurements to proper techniques. This course has been transformative for me.
Why learn to make your own natural skincare products from experts?
Make toxic-free beauty products that are good for the people you love and the environment.
Take back the power and be creative! Do something personal and meaningful with your time that is also good for your health and wellbeing.
See the difference natural and organic ingredients can make and look and feel your best using professional-standard products that are perfect for your skin.Â
Learn the secrets of making skincare products just like the top organic brands for a fraction of the price. Access over 120+ of our tried-and-tested recipes.
Want to try before you buy?
Sample a selection of our course material inside our online classroom.
How does the Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products work?
Our proven system for teaching formulation skills, developed over more than a decade of training provision, means when you study with us, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and support to succeed at formulating.
Knowledge
You don’t need a scientific background; our courses cover everything you need to know.
Skills
We start with more straightforward products and progress to the more complex or challenging ones so you can build your skills and confidence.
Support
You can rest assured that you are learning from qualified and experienced professionals and are not misled by inaccurate, poor-quality and unsafe information often found online.
On this cosmetic product-making course, you’ll receive:
120+ wonderful natural beauty recipes plus guidance on adapting these to create your own personalized products.
Practical demonstration videos that show you exactly how to make each type of product.
Beautiful recipe files for each module with step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photographs.
Join our supportive, vibrant community of like-minded students and graduates across the world.
Expert support from cosmetic scientists and professional formulators in our dedicated Tutor Q&A.
Quick reference charts – so you can see the information you need at a glance.
End of course certificate.
An in-depth library of ingredient information, plus resources for further research.
Be supported by cosmetic scientists
Get your questions answered
each week in our dedicated Tutor Q&A.
Plus
Receive an invitation to join our private student and graduate online community.
Connect with like-minded formulators around the world inside our friendly student community. It’s the perfect place to discuss, support and inspire each other.
Student testimonials
I’ve replaced all my store-bought products with homemade alternatives!
- Carolynn Goerke,
- USA
This course has shown me how to make my own safe and effective products. Online information was so confusing, but now I understand ingredients, proper ratios, and how to formulate for different skin types. The textbooks were clear, and the tutor Q&A was incredibly helpful. I highly recommend this course!
- Carolynn Goerke,
- USA
Before starting the course I had no knowledge of what is in store bought products.
- Sylvia Shattler,
- Canada
I was constantly buying expensive products hoping to improve my skin. None of the products worked as they say they would. It was frustrating. Since taking this course I now have the knowledge and the abilities to make face and body products that are natural, environmentally friendly and healthy for my skin.
- Sylvia Shattler,
- Canada
I loved the adventure and experimenting with different ingredients.
- Juliana Ferrarini,
- UK
“The course was packed with information, and making my own facial oils, body butters, and lip balms was incredibly satisfying. Learning about ingredient properties and how to use carrier oils, essential oils, and butters to create natural products was invaluable. Completing the Certificate in Making Natural Skincare provided me with a deep understanding.
- Juliana Ferrarini,
- UK
I needed more training than just Google.
- Andrea Burnham,
- USA
Products weren’t always working out, I didn’t fully understand how everything came together and I had quite a bit of product waste. Now I understand how much of each ingredient should be used – learning measurements has been key to succeeding. I liked that I could do it all in my own time.
- Andrea Burnham,
- USA
Now I can create my own products and know exactly what ingredients are in them.
- Amanda Ral,
- Australia
I enjoyed everything about this course, especially learning about creams and lotions! I struggled with understanding weight measurements and pH levels but the course helped me overcome these challenges with thorough theory and practical exercises and I look forward to doing the diploma.
- Amanda Ral,
- Australia
Look inside the online classroom
All our training is completed through our easy-to-use online classroom.
Study from anywhere in the world at your own pace.Â
Why study with the
School of Natural Skincare?
Be part of our accredited, globally acclaimed, award-winning online formulation school that’s seen over 25,000 students from 150 countries enjoy mastering the art, science, and creativity of making natural and organic skincare.
Learn from and be supported by professional cosmetic scientists.
Tried and tested formulations. Our formulas have passed Preservative Efficacy Testing.
Formulate your way – natural, organic, vegan, sustainable – and customized to your skin type, tone and concerns.
Multi-award winning and accredited school, established in 2010.
Study with us for your own enjoyment and learning or to create a beauty brand.