Skincare recipes and getting started
What our students love the most about making their own natural skincare products
The satisfaction of creating our own natural skincare products can be immense. No matter what draws our students to natural and organic skincare in the first place, there’s no question that seeing the hard work pay off when they successfully create a beautiful product...
DIY Done Professionally
When you’re just getting started with making your own products, it's a fun and exciting time. You’re discovering lots of amazing natural and organic ingredients: Argan oil, coconut oil, shea butter, kiwi seed oil, kukui nut oil, cocoa butter, hemp seed oil, and...
9 Fun Fall Ingredients to Try (And One Great Free Recipe!)
Fall is such a wonderful time of year. Summer’s intensity gives way to winter’s cool and quiet time of rest and renewal. The changing of the seasons often means changing the way you think about your skin’s needs and what products are in your skincare items! And, on...
How to make your own organic cream for a fraction of the cost of the top brands
Many DIYers are excited about the prospect of making their own beautiful skincare products that are just as good as those sold by the natural/organic brands but for a fraction of the cost. We want to show you that when you know how to do it properly it’s totally...
Skincare formulation tips
Simplify for Sustainability: The Benefits of Minimalist Skincare and Multipurpose Cosmetics
It is possible to create a simplified and sustainable skincare routine through a minimalist approach and multipurpose cosmetics. Maybe you are growing weary of eight, ten, or twelve-step beauty routines which don’t seem to be delivering the results you desire. ...
Waterless skincare products: what they are and why to make them
Right now, waterless skincare products are trending. But what are waterless skincare products and why should we create and use them? We’re here to give you the lowdown! Have you ever considered the role of freshwater in beauty products? Take a look at the beauty aisle...
CBD in Skincare: Is it Safe? Is it legal? What you Need to Know
You’ve probably heard about CBD being used in all kinds of products, from coffee and chocolate and gummy treats to salves and creams applied directly to the skin. People who love CBD swear by its benefits! Others might not be so sure it’s working for them. You might...
What Does “Clean Skincare” Actually Mean?
From high-end product lines to brands showing up on drugstore shelves, clean skincare is a trend that has taken the world of skincare by storm. But what does this term actually mean? What about it makes the products “clean?” And does this mean that other products are...
Ingredient information
Carrier Oils: Finding the right carrier oil for your skin
When you start on the exciting journey of learning to create and even formulate your own natural skincare products, you’ll find there are some ingredients that are special – the star of your product. These ingredients are things like essential oils, CO2 extracts and...
9 Fun Fall Ingredients to Try (And One Great Free Recipe!)
Fall is such a wonderful time of year. Summer’s intensity gives way to winter’s cool and quiet time of rest and renewal. The changing of the seasons often means changing the way you think about your skin’s needs and what products are in your skincare items! And, on...
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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