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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

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

Student success: Angela Elliott Yoga Aromatics

Meet Angela Elliott, creator of Angela Elliott Yoga Aromatics Angela has completed our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation. She is combining her two great loves

Student success: TOSé Apothecary

Meet Abha Sharma, founder and formulator of award-winning TOSé Apothecary, UK   Abha has completed our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation, Build Your Beauty Brand

10 natural skincare brands started by our students

Do you dream of starting your own skincare brand? It may seem like it’s hard to achieve and yes, hard work is required, but we

Student successes: Walk Mill Botanics

Meet Vicki Evans, creator of Walk Mill Botanics, UK Vicki took our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation in 2014 and our Build Your Beauty Brand

Student successes: Copper Coast Natural Skincare

Meet Victoria Flanagan, creator of Copper Coast Skincare, Ireland Victoria took our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation in 2015. We catch up with her and

Student Successes: Gallipot All Natural Handcrafted Skincare

Meet Lindri Riveras, creator of Gallipot All Natural, Handcrafted Skincare, Seatle USA Lindri took our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation in 2014. We catch up

Student successes: Iane Naturals

Meet Lillian Lester-Blake, creator of Iane Naturals, Alabama USA Lillian took our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation in 2015 and is now also on our

Student successes: Pink House Natural Skincare

Meet Caroline Kisby, creator of Pink House Natural Skincare Caroline took our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation in 2015. We catch up with her and

Student successes: Soultime Skincare

Meet Meg Baillie, creator of Soultime Skincare, New Zealand Meg took our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation in 2014. We catch up with her and

Discover the philosophy behind Korean skincare and learn how to formulate your own sophisticated K-beauty inspired products. In this advanced class, you’ll explore the multi-step Korean skincare routine, the concept of glass skin, and the role of gentle, preventative skincare. Learn about iconic ingredients such as centella asiatica, ginseng, snail mucin, fermented extracts and ceramides, then create seven Korean-inspired formulations, including cleansers, toner, essence, ampoule and a jelly moisturizer.

Take the overwhelm out of cosmetic labeling and feel confident creating labels that are both compliant and beautiful. In this step-by-step course, you’ll learn exactly what needs to go on your products—from writing INCI lists and calculating allergens to adding the correct symbols, expiry dates, and batch numbers. Guided by an experienced Cosmetic Scientist, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and skills to create professional labels that build customer trust and support your brand as it grows.

Achieve a more even skin tone with a targeted brightening skincare routine! This class explores the causes of hyperpigmentation, helpful treatment options, and the best active ingredients to fade dark spots. Plus, get four expert formulations to create at home: AHA Resurfacing Toner, Brightening Serum with Kojic Acid & Vitamin C, Azelaic Acid & Arbutin Essence, and a Niacinamide Anti-Pigmentation Moisturizer.

This class explores the key differences between male and female skin, focusing on how hormonal balance affects skin characteristics. It covers creating skincare routines and products tailored to men’s needs, including solutions for shaving irritation, excess sebum, hyperpigmentation, clogged pores and razor bumps (PFB).

Receive four formulations from our lab, ready for you to make at home: Daily Hydrating Fluid, Natural Shaving Cream, Soothing After-Shave Gel-Cream and Exfoliating Nighttime Moisturizer with AHAs. Follow our formulations and then create your own!

Natural ingredients for skin barrier formulation

Skin barrier damage is a common concern causing dryness, sensitivity, irritation, transepidermal water loss, an uneven texture and dullness. Take a deep dive into the role of the skin barrier, what causes skin barrier damage and how to formulate products to restore and repair the skin barrier. Discover a wide range of skincare ingredients – backed by research – that restore the skin barrier. Receive three formulations from our lab, ready for you to make at home: Soothing Camomile Essence, Replenishing Face and Body Cream and Restoring Oil Serum.