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More Than Just a Nice Scent: How to Combine the Art and Science of Formulating with Essential Oils
Essential oils are typically some of the first ingredients that people encounter when they are just starting out in natural skincare formulation—or using natural products in general! They are typically accessible, affordable, easy to use, and provide...
Choosing between our skincare Certificate or Diploma – which course is right for you?
Of all the courses we offer, our most popular courses and quite possibly the ones we get the most questions about are the Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products and the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation. Both are excellent courses (if we can...
Natural, Simple, and Effective: Why Natural Skincare Ingredients Help your Products Shine
When it comes to skincare, there are many times where the simplest solutions are the best. As you begin formulating your first products, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the abundance of available ingredients! Keeping it simple to start with means you can...
How to Create a Luxury Spa Experience At Home (it’s Easier than you Think!)
For most people, going to a luxury spa is the ultimate self-care, pampering experience. It would be amazing to have access to the decadent products, exclusive treatments, and relaxing atmosphere of a luxury spa whenever and wherever we wanted it. But who...
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How to Create Sustainable Skincare Products
Green issues are fast becoming mainstream and sustainability is now at the forefront of many consumers’ minds. In the words of Amarjit Sahota from Ecovia Intelligence, “Sustainability is not a trend, fad or niche. It’s here to stay”1.A recent study2 found that 90% of...
Formulating Natural Cosmetics for the Conscious Consumer
Conscious consumerism is a “respectful and compassionate approach to consumption [that] embraces mindfulness of other human beings, animals and the environment.”1 The trend towards more conscious consumption has been on the rise recently, and all signs point to a...
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How to Incorporate Herbs and Oils into your Skincare
If you love all things natural and organic, chances are that you’re already drawn to herbal-based and plant-based products—and not just in your skincare!You might own and regularly use first-aid creams made with calendula, hypericum, comfrey, arnica,...
The Hunt for High-Quality Ingredients: How to Find a Quality Cosmetic Ingredient Supplier!
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...
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The Hunt for High-Quality Ingredients: How to Find a Quality Cosmetic Ingredient Supplier!
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...
Do Your Courses Certify Me to Make and Sell Skincare Products? What You Need to Know about Qualifications and Certifications
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...
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