Start your adventure into Natural Skincare with us here…
The School of Natural Skincare is the perfect place if you’re a complete beginner, or if you’re looking to grow a natural skincare business.
Start your adventure into natural Skincare with us here…
The School of Natural Skincare is the perfect place if you’re a complete beginner, or if you’re looking to grow a natural skincare business.
WHICH OF THESE SOUNDS LIKE you?
Just starting out? Welcome! You’re in the right place
Here are three easy ways we recommend to get started with creating your own natural, effective and safe products
1. Get your hands on our free Natural Skincare Recipe Book full of fabulous recipes.
2. Read through our most popular articles and recipes on getting started with natural skincare.
Debunking DIY: How to Spot an Unsafe Skincare Recipe
There are SO MANY unsafe DIY skincare recipes on the internet. It can be difficult to quickly and easily assess if a DIY recipe is safe. Here are some quick tips to get you started.
How to read a cosmetic label
Don’t be fooled by a product name or description - get to know and understand your cosmetic labels! That’s the only way to truly know what is in the products you are using, and how safe they really are. This guide will help you do just that. A lot of...
8 Ingredients to detox from your skincare routine
This guide will help you to detox your skincare products by knowing which harmful or undesirable ingredients to look for on the label. You can then either stop using them right away, or know what to avoid in the future. If you want to take back the power...
6 easy habits for healthy, radiant skin – the natural way
With the beginning of a new year comes renewed hope and enthusiasm, a chance to press the reset button, make some changes, start some new habits and create some new routines… to start afresh, if you like. Don’t worry, we’re not talking new year’s...
8 tips for living a more organic life (without spending a fortune)
Many of us would love to live a more organic lifestyle but it may seem too expensive or too overwhelming. Having a limited budget or not being sure where to start or what to prioritize can hold us back. As an organization we love including organic ingredients in our...
The equipment you need for making natural skincare products at home
If you are thinking about making your own natural skincare products at home or taking one of our courses you are probably wondering what equipment you need to get started. Luckily for making products at home, you don't need too much. What you do need is inexpensive...
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READY TO TAKE YOUR PRODUCTS TO THE Next Level?
Start formulating products from scratch and creating a wider range of products here
1. Get your hands on our free step-by-step guide to formulating natural skincare products from scratch (rather than following recipes).
2. Read through our most popular articles on formulating natural and organic skincare products.
DIY sunscreen: why you should NOT make your own sunscreen
We are big advocates of making your own skincare, BUT we are also advocates of doing so safely. After all, most of us switch to making natural skincare products because we want a safer alternative to the potentially harmful chemicals in commercial...
Make your own $140 serum for under $5
Would you be surprised to find out that you can make a serum that retails for $140, at home, using basic equipment, in under five minutes and for less than $5? In this article we’re going to show you how easy it is! We’ve formulated our own version of...
8 Questions our Best Students ask (before saying Yes! to our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation)
When it comes to building a business, curiosity is key. It’s good to ask questions. As educators and business owners, we appreciate the kind of prospective students who take the time to make sure that they have all the facts, and can make the best, most...
Careers in skincare formulation
So, you might be wondering ‘what happens after I’ve graduated? What next? What would I do with all this amazing new knowledge?!’ Well, we’ve got some great news for you! Graduating from the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation opens up some exciting...
Using the heat and hold method for making creams and lotions: pros and cons
When reading through cosmetic recipes or formulas for creams and lotions, some of them call for the ‘heat and hold method’ and some do not. This article will explore what the heat and hold method is, and the pros and cons of using it, to help you decide...
When Natural Skincare Becomes More than a Hobby
What would it mean to you if creating skincare products could be more than just a hobby? Knowing that the passion you have could combine with skills and practical knowledge to allow you to share it with the world. Would it make your heart sing to be able...
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SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A natural OR organic BEAUTY BRAND?
You don’t need to feel overwhelmed when starting or growing your business. Let our business experts help.
1. Do you dream of starting or growing your own natural beauty brand? If so, get started now with our Beauty Business Checklist
2. Read through our most popular articles on growing your natural beauty business.
Careers in skincare formulation
So, you might be wondering ‘what happens after I’ve graduated? What next? What would I do with all this amazing new knowledge?!’ Well, we’ve got some great news for you! Graduating from the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation opens up some exciting...
When Natural Skincare Becomes More than a Hobby
What would it mean to you if creating skincare products could be more than just a hobby? Knowing that the passion you have could combine with skills and practical knowledge to allow you to share it with the world. Would it make your heart sing to be able...
Business Lead-in Checklist: Before You Start To Sell Your Beauty Products, Read This!
For most people who dream of starting their own skincare business, achieving the level of success that ensures long-term stability is one of the most important goals. More than just making money or achieving brand recognition, many of our students share...
Natural skincare as a rite of passage: Meet Lindri Riveras
We’d like to introduce you to Lindri Henegar Riveras, owner and creator of Gallipot Skincare, Seattle, USA and a graduate of our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation. Her story is totally inspiring and unique. We know you'll be inspired by what she has achieved....
8 Stress-free tips for selling skincare products from home
Setting up your own skincare business is such an exciting time! In many countries it is perfectly possible to start by making and selling your skincare products from home. This is the way many of our students begin, and many run their business from home in the...
Student success: Spa in a Jar
Meet Sabine Schroeder, creator of Spa in a Jar, Australia Sabine has completed our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation and our Certificate in Preservative-Free Face Mask & Cleanser Formulation. She sells her quirky brand, Spa in a Jar, in stores and markets...
