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How to make Gail’s favorite Orange Lip Balm

Lip balms are so easy to make. Once you try this recipe and experience how good it is, you’ll never go back to using any

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  • Getting started, Skincare Formulation

Can you make safe preservative free skincare products?

There is one golden rule when making your own natural skincare products: If a product contains water (or an aqueous solution like hydrosol, herbal infusions,

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11 reasons to use a natural face mask (today!)

Face masks are a fantastic and reasonably simple way of cleansing and conditioning the skin as well as treating a particular skin type or skin

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11 Benefits of oatmeal for skincare
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11 Benefits of oatmeal for your skin

Much more that just a healthy breakfast, oatmeal actually gives us much to be excited about as skincare creators! Oatmeal is naturally rich in vitamins,

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Vitamin C Antioxidant Face Mask (with matcha, honey and orange blossom)

This is a wonderful antioxidant and mineral-rich, detoxifying and cleansing mask. This is suitable for most skin types (except very sensitive). Its antioxidant power makes

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Chocolate and Rose Face Mask

Treat your skin with roses and chocolate this Valentine’s Day… Roses are red, violets are blue, we have the perfect skin treat just for you!

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Vanilla Cocoa Body Butter recipe

This body butter smells wonderfully of vanilla, chocolate and coconut. It takes its amazing scent from deliciously natural ingredients that will leave your skin soft,

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Wild Rose Anti-aging Facial Serum recipe

Here is a simple formulation for an anhydrous face serum, specifically formulated with ingredients to improve the appearance of aging skin by hydrating, enhancing elasticity,

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Oat, Milk and Almond Facial Cleansing Grains recipe

What are cleansing grains? Cleansing Grains are dry, powder-based formulas of botanical ingredients, which are mixed with water right before use and blended to create

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DIY holiday gifts: 6 easy natural skincare products to make today!

Give a gorgeous homemade gift this year to delight your friends and family. It’s much more fun that battling through crowded shops! Featuring gorgeous festive ingredinets

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Natural Lavender and Myrrh Nail and Cuticle Treatment Oil recipe

Create your own manicure in a bottle… I like to call nail and cuticle oil a ‘manicure in a bottle’. Regularly using a nail and

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Natural anti-aging eye serum recipe

We like to call this wonderful eye serum ‘De-puff and Repair Anti-Aging Eye Serum’ as it does exactly that – it is a deeply moisturizing, light-feel

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Learn to formulate nourishing lip oils and serums that combine the moisturizing care of a balm with the glass-like shine of a gloss. Learn about the lip skin, key ingredients, formulation techniques and examples from the market. Receive two professional formulations: a lightweight Coffee Mint Plumping Lip Oil and a rich Intense Moisture Tinted Lip Serum. Follow our examples, then use the flexible formulation template to create your own smooth, glossy, high-performance lip products.

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Take your essential oil knowledge further by exploring the science, chemistry, and formulation principles behind these powerful natural ingredients. Led by cosmetic chemist Tina Svetek, this live class explains how essential oils behave, their skincare benefits, fragrance profiles, and safety considerations. You’ll learn about key chemical families, sensory effects, and formulation guidelines, including usage and stability. The class also covers fragrance design and evidence-based benefits, with two example formulations to help you confidently apply your knowledge in skincare, body care, and natural fragrance products.

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Why does one plant oil feel rich and protective while another feels light and fast-absorbing? In this class, you’ll explore the chemistry behind plant oils and learn how fatty acid profiles influence performance, stability, skin feel, and skincare benefits. Discover how to evaluate and compare carrier oils, understand their unique properties, and select the right oils for different skin types and formulation goals.

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Learn how to formulate herbal skincare by combining traditional plant knowledge with modern cosmetic science. Explore 18 carefully selected herbs traditionally used in Europe and North America—and now widely cultivated around the world—including calendula, chamomile, lavender, nettle, marshmallow and echinacea, each with scientifically supported benefits. Discover how to make infused oils and create a complete herbal skincare range, from toners and balms to creams, masks and gel serums. With five professional formulations to follow, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to design effective, herbal skincare products.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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