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Learning skin anatomy & physiology: the key to formulating for different skin types

One of the most important areas of knowledge for a formulator of natural and organic skincare is skin anatomy and physiology. It is not enough

How do You Know What Ingredients and Their Quantities to Use in a Natural Skincare Recipe?

You’ve decided that you’d like to make a natural skincare product to target a specific skin concern. You’ve decided what skin type it is for. 

Understanding How Your Skin Works

Your skin is amazing. It’s a constantly changing, dynamic and adaptable living organ. It can adapt in an instant, responding to differences in the environment,

Making natural skincare products free from chemicals

It’s something we hear all the time – “I want to learn how to make products free from chemicals.”  Perhaps that’s something that resonates with

What our students love the most about making their own natural skincare products

The satisfaction of creating our own natural skincare products can be immense. No matter what draws our students to natural and organic skincare in the

DIY Skincare Done Professionally

When you’re just getting started with making your own products, it’s a fun and exciting time. You’re discovering lots of amazing natural and organic ingredients:

What is Natural Skin Care?

The natural skin care market is one of the fastest growing markets in the skin care industry—and for good reason! More and more people are

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

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

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

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

9 reasons to make your own skincare products

We converted to making our own skincare products a long time ago! However if you are quite new to making your own products, or haven’t