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Natural Preservatives in Skincare: What You Need to Know
The topic of preservation in cosmetics is a contentious one and unfortunately there is a lot of incorrect information shared on the internet and in books. In this article we want to clarify just exactly what natural preservatives are, where they come from, and how and...
Understanding How Your Skin Works
Your skin is amazing. It’s a constantly changing, dynamic and adaptable living organ. It can adapt in an instant, responding to differences in the environment, temperature and light. It is highly sensitive to heat, vibration, movement and pressure, and it protects us...
Making natural skincare products free from chemicals
It’s something we hear all the time - “I want to learn how to make products free from chemicals.” Perhaps that’s something that resonates with you? It’s a sentiment that really means a lot to us - but there’s something we should explain first. You can’t...
Shea and benzoin soothing hand cream for dry skin
The subject of hand care has been a hot topic over recent weeks, and due to everyone washing and sanitizing their hands more we know many people will be experiencing dry skin. It is really important that you keep up with washing hands and don’t avoid doing so. What we...
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Antioxidants in Natural Skincare
Antioxidants play a vital role in cosmetics and natural skincare is no exception, but there is often a misunderstanding about what antioxidants are, how they work and why they are used in cosmetic products. In this article, we explain what antioxidants are, where they...
How do You Know What Ingredients and Their Quantities to Use in a Natural Skincare Recipe?
You’ve decided that you’d like to make a natural skincare product to target a specific skin concern. You’ve decided what skin type it is for. You’ve even designed the packaging! But when it comes to actually making a natural cosmetic product, how do you know what...
How to turn a skincare recipe into a cosmetic formula
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 it into a cosmetic formula. Professional cosmetic formulas are written in percentages. Before we look at a cosmetic formula, let us look...
Natural Preservatives in Skincare: What You Need to Know
The topic of preservation in cosmetics is a contentious one and unfortunately there is a lot of incorrect information shared on the internet and in books. In this article we want to clarify just exactly what natural preservatives are, where they come from, and how and...
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Creating a Broad-spectrum Preservative System for Natural Skincare Products
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 that cover the basics: Do You Need to Use Preservatives in Homemade Natural Skincare Products? and 3 Natural...
Antioxidants in Natural Skincare
Antioxidants play a vital role in cosmetics and natural skincare is no exception, but there is often a misunderstanding about what antioxidants are, how they work and why they are used in cosmetic products. In this article, we explain what antioxidants are, where they...
Building a business
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 wanted to write...
How One Natural Beauty Entrepreneur Launched Her Dream Business with School of Natural Skincare
Meg Baillie of Soultime Skincare has been a student of ours for several years. As a registered nurse and certified aromatherapist, she founded Soultime Skincare with the philosophy of “nourishment for the soul as well as the skin.” Her small-batch products are crafted...
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