Education You Can Trust. Learn to Formulate Supported by Cosmetic Scientists
Setting the standard in natural beauty formulation since 2010
with world-class, accredited and multi-award winning online formulations courses and classes for all.
When you study with the School of Natural Skincare, you join an active alumni of over 25,000+ students from 150 countries, all realizing their dreams, like you, of formulating natural and organic cosmetics like a pro and launching successful natural beauty brands.
Why choose us for your learning adventure?
Learn from professional cosmetic scientists
passionate about natural and organic beauty
Unlock your potential with courses meticulously designed by our friendly team of qualified chemists and seasoned formulators who have formulated professionally for large and small brands.
Benefit from their years of expertise, degree and postgraduate education, and a curated curriculum, to give you complete control and creativity when formulating natural and organic cosmetics.
Comprehensive curriculums, quality study materials: your pathway to success
Learn everything you need to know in an easy-to-understand and fun way. Develop your practical skills alongside your theoretical knowledge with our example formulas and high-production, set-by-step video demonstrations. We support your learning journey with expert guidance and comprehensive study materials accessible through our online classroom, including beautifully designed, downloadable textbooks, workbooks, activities and quizzes.
Expert support from cosmetic scientists and professional formulators
Ensure your products are safe and shelf-stable with our proven natural preservative systems, backed by rigorous Preservative Efficacy Testing. Avoid untested online recipes and confidently protect your creations and customers. If you prefer preservative-free options, we’ll guide you on which products are safe to make without them. Say goodbye to uncertainty and safeguard your formulations.
Professionally created, lab-tested formulas: natural, effective and scientifically backed
Learn with formulations that are safe, effective and rooted in cosmetic science. Our chemists continuously innovate, ensuring you receive formulas aligned to COSMOS guidelines, the industry’s best-known natural and organic standard. Access formulations crafted and tested in professional laboratories that brands pay thousands of dollars for, all now available to you as part of your course enrollment.
Multi-award winning and accredited:
a testament to excellence
Join our trusted formulation school established in 2010 and benefit from a legacy of excellence and industry recognition.
Our awards include Best Natural Beauty Educators and Best Online Organic Skincare Formulations. Our courses are accredited by the prestigious CPD (Continuous Professional Development) Association, ensuring the highest quality education for your journey into natural cosmetic formulation.
Courses for every aspiration: from hobbyist to entrepreneur
Whether you want to learn for your benefit or dream of launching your natural beauty brand, we offer courses tailored to various skill levels and ambitions.
Dive deep into the theory and practice of natural cosmetic formulation through our Diploma courses, teaching you the professional formulation skills to make or sell your products, or create your own skincare or haircare brand if that’s your goal. Our Certificate courses are a perfect introduction for beginners or those wanting to make products at home in the kitchen as a hobby.
Flexible learning, supportive community: your success on your terms
Enroll at your convenience, with courses available year-round and self-paced learning options to fit your schedule. Choose from flexible payment plans and explore our popular program bundles for discounted enrollment fees, adding value and convenience. Be part of our supportive student and graduate community.
Prioritizing preservative efficacy: safety comes first
Be confident that your products are safe and shelf-stable, and avoid using untested recipes you find online. We spend thousands of dollars on specialist microbiological testing called Preservative Efficacy Testing that evidences the effectiveness of our preservative systems and ensures all the products you make following our formulations are correctly preserved. Say goodbye to uncertainties by learning tried-and-tested natural, effective preservative systems, safeguarding your creations and customers’ wellbeing. And, if you’d rather not use preservatives, we’ll teach you which products are safe to make without them.
Formulate your vision: tailor-made for every skin type, tone, or preference
Be free to create skincare tailored to your unique preferences. Whether you lean towards natural, organic, vegan, or sustainable formulations, our courses provide the tools and knowledge to actualize your vision and formulate your way, creating products customized to your or your customers’ needs.
Join a vibrant community of students
When you enroll, you get an exclusive invitation to join our vibrant online student and graduate community, where encouragement and camaraderie fuel your progress every step of the way.
Continual growth, endless possibilities: expand your horizons with us
Continue your learning journey and take your formulation skills to a new level by joining the Natural Cosmetic Formulation Club.
Unlike other membership clubs, we use a credit system so you can access the specific bite-sized learning materials you want to enhance your skills and knowledge on a wide range of new, advanced and innovative topics. When formulating is your passion you’ll always want to learn more, and the Club helps you do just that.
Your journey starts here: welcome to our family
Founded by husband and wife Gail and Gareth Després, pioneers in natural cosmetics, the School of Natural Skincare is more than an institution – it’s a family. We’re deeply passionate about what we do, and our students and staff’s happiness, success and wellbeing mean everything to us.
Experience the warmth, support and dedication
that define our community as you embark on your journey into the art and science of natural cosmetic formulation.
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