The different types of natural (non-foaming) cleansers you can formulate
These days many people want to avoid surfactant-based cleansers like face wash and foaming facial cleansers as they can be too harsh for the skin and strip it of its natural oils. In her book ‘Skincare: The No Nonsense Guide’, skincare guru Caroline Hirons is adamant...
Why are serums good for your skin (and what are their benefits)?
Before we answer that, there’s another question we encourage you to ask yourself and it's a very simple one: What is it you want most from your skincare? There are so many reasons people use skincare products, whether those products are off the shelf,...
How you can make a natural face serum…that actually works!
If you love cosmetics and skincare, you’ll know that facial serums are all the rage right now. Packed with high-end and exotic sounding ingredients, serums are usually the most expensive item in many people’s skin care routine. But what if we told you that you could...
Make Your Own Cosmetics – Our Diploma Course Isn’t Just for Businesses!
The Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation helps students to learn how to formulate natural and organic skincare products from scratch like a professional. The aim of the course is to enable students to go beyond following other people’s recipes and instead be able...
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...
Vegan Doesn’t Mean Natural: Embracing Natural Vegan Skincare
Veganism is a philosophy that avoids harm to animals in all areas of life, from avoiding consuming animal products in one’s diet to eschewing the use of animal-derived ingredients in daily life. Vegan skincare products, therefore, do not use or contain animal-derived...
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...