Accreditations and Awards
Our accreditations and professional memberships
A mark of quality you can trust.
Our accreditations
We’re committed to excellence at the School of Natural Skincare, providing all our students with the highest quality educational resources. Our professional memberships and accreditations are a reflection of our dedication to this.
Our courses are accredited by the CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Certification Service
The CPD Certification Services is a globally recognized institution known for accrediting prestigious organizations such as the University of Westminster, the London School of Economics – and the School of Natural Skincare!
Each course undergoes a rigorous assessment, ensuring the highest quality training materials and learning activities.
We are delighted that our courses have passed the formal and impartial accreditation process carried out by the experienced assessors at the CPD Certification Service – a true testament to the quality of the learning experiences we provide.
We are an accredited Ethical Company
We’ve earned Ethical Accreditation from the Ethical Company Organisation, recognized for setting the gold standard in corporate social responsibility. Their Ethical Award and Ethical Company logos signify our commitment to high ethical standards, spanning environmental responsibility, animal welfare and human rights.
The Ethical Company Good Shopping Guide features the School of Natural Skincare.
You can learn more about how we achieved Ethical Accreditation here:
Our Awards
Our Professional Memberships
We’re a member of the Guild of Craft Soap and Toiletry Makers
The Guild has two very specific aims:
- To raise awareness of the Cosmetics Regulations.
- To register as members of the Guild crafters who work in compliance with the Cosmetics Regulations.
We’re a Fairtrade Workplace of World Changers
We’re committed to buying and using fair trade products in our workplace and supporting the Fairtrade Foundation. By supporting fair trade we support the development of thriving farming and worker communities that have more control over their futures and protecting the environment in which they live and work.
We’re a member of the European Association for Distance Learning
The EADL promotes quality, and professional and ethical standards in distance learning. Membership is granted to organizations that meet the EADL Quality Standards and comply with its Code of Conduct.
Gail and the team have membership of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC)
The IFSCC is a worldwide federation dedicated to international cooperation in cosmetic science and technology.
Gail, our founder and director, is a member of the prestigious Society of Cosmetic Scientists
The Society of Cosmetic Scientists promotes education, research and collaboration to advance the science of cosmetics.
We won Health & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year
In 2019, we were honored to be named Health & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year at the prestigious Great British Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Gail and Gareth Després, the visionary founders and directors of the School of Natural Skincare, were recognized as “entrepreneurs who make a real difference when it comes to bettering our health, beauty, and wellbeing”.
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