Skincare recipes and getting started
Palm Oil-free Face Lotion Formula: Floral Moisturizing Fluid
Many of our students are interested in using palm oil-free emulsifiers. Palm oil is so prevalent in the cosmetics industry that palm oil-free options are still fairly limited. Our team of formulators have been trialling six palm oil-free emulsifiers with great...
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...
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...
Skincare formulation tips
Formulating Your Own Cleansers: A Detailed Guide to Effective, Safe, and Sustainable Cleansers For All Skin Types
To get started with this subject, it's important to understand the role of cleansers in a skincare routine. Cleansers are used to remove dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin, which can accumulate over time and contribute to acne, inflammation, and other skin...
The Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation: A Complete and Comprehensive Curriculum
Our qualified professionals and industry experts have created the third edition of the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation to ensure it is a comprehensive and all inclusive course that takes you, from start to finish, through every aspect of your skincare...
6 Success Tips For Natural Beauty Entrepreneurs: Creating the mindset of a successful business leader
Many natural beauty enthusiasts dream that one day they will be able to make their own products to sell, and for good reason! The growth of the natural and organic beauty market is the fastest growing section of the cosmetics industry and many people are turning away...
The Complete Guide to Natural Skincare Ingredients and Raw Materials!
When it comes to formulating your own natural skincare products, whether for yourself, family and friends, or to sell, there are a few things that can really help you to make sure your products are the very best they can be. One of those things is having good...
Ingredient information
Jojoba in Natural Skincare and Haircare: Properties, Functions, and Benefits
Jojoba, scientifically known as Simmondsia chinensis, is a plant that is native to the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts of Arizona, California, and Mexico. The plant produces seeds that contain a natural liquid wax that is commonly referred to as jojoba oil. In natural...
Unlocking the Benefits of Shea Butter for Natural Skincare: From Women’s Gold to Skincare Essential
Shea butter is a luxurious and versatile natural ingredient that has been used in skincare and haircare for centuries. It is known for its moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties, making it a popular choice for natural skincare and haircare products....
Building a business
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
With the holidays right around the corner, are you searching for the perfect gift for a natural beauty lover? This festive season we are delighted to recommend seven luxurious natural skincare products from inspirational students and graduates close to our heart. We...
How Tanya juggled life with kids, work and studying natural skincare to launch her beauty brand, Indagare Beauty
Where Indagare began Tanya Joslin struggled with hormonal, severely congested skin for many years, and was running out of options. Stress levels, diet, I tried everything. I'd used dermatologist-prescribed creams and antibiotics, and my frustration levels were rising....