Skincare Formulation
- Skincare Formulation
Stripping it Back: How Simplicity in Skincare Formulation can Lead to Success
Many people turn to natural and organic skincare because whatever they’re using just isn’t working for them. Maybe it’s not helping their oily skin, not
- Essential oils, Skincare Formulation
More Than Just a Nice Scent: How to Combine the Art and Science of Formulating with Essential Oils
Essential oils are typically some of the first ingredients that people encounter when they are just starting out in natural skincare formulation—or using natural products
- Skincare Formulation
5 types of botanical extracts that will take your skincare products to the next level
Botanical extracts are concentrated plant materials providing therapeutic properties, which have been extracted through a variety of methods, including: There are a wide variety of
- Ingredients, Skincare Formulation
How to Incorporate Herbs and Oils into your Skincare
If you love all things natural and organic, chances are that you’re already drawn to herbal-based and plant-based products—and not just in your skincare! You
- Skincare Formulation
How to turn a cosmetic formula into a recipe
Professional cosmetic formulas are written in percentages. So how do you convert a formula written in percentages into a weight based recipe you can make?
- Skincare Formulation
Why dry skin needs creams and lotions more than balms and butters: What You Need to Know to Soften and Nourish Dry Skin
For those of you out there who have dry skin, you know that the cold winter months can be absolutely awful for your already sensitive
- Business, Skincare Formulation
The Top 8 Myths about How to Start a Cosmetic Line from Home
There are a lot of myths and misinformation out there when it comes to starting a natural skin care business, and we’ve heard them all!
- Skincare Formulation
How to formulate natural cosmetics that fly off the shelves
Our students come to us because they love making natural cosmetics, want to learn how to get better at it, and often want to offer
- Skincare Formulation
How to formulate vegan skin care products: ethical and good for business
Learning about formulating vegan products could be a hugely transformative experience, even if you aren’t vegan! Vegan skin care offers the same health benefits as
- Skincare Formulation
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
- Recipes, Skincare Formulation
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
- Skincare Formulation
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
