Introduction to Natural Skin Care
Course contentThis is a detailed course and includes all the different areas of specialisation. There are also the extension modules on best practice and setting up your own business/company. It is the best value for money as it gives the learner a broad general view of formulation systems in the majority of specialisation areas available i.e.
You will create Luxury Facial Products:
You will master the art of formulating with natural and organic food grade ingredients, cold-pressed oils, exotic butters and plants.
This course is ideal if*You want to take the first steps to professional skincare formulation
*You want to start your own organic or natural skincare brand anywhere in the world
*Step up from DIY skincare products and turn your hobby into a business.
*you already have already received great feedback and have a potential customer base
*Give you base or starting point if you want to elevate and position yourself as a serious formulator producing professional quality products that are up to international standards.This course provides a good foundation for anyone interested in simply wanting to make better quality products for themselves, family and friends or wanting to develop a product range for retail.Beauty therapists, salons, aromatherapists, cosmetologists and anyone who works in the field of healing or complementary medicine who wants to enhance the service they provide to their clients may also find benefit in attending this course.BenefitsThis course provides a good foundation for anyone interested in simply wanting to make better quality products for themselves, family and friends or wanting to develop a product range for retail.Beauty therapists, salons, aromatherapists, cosmetologists and anyone who works in the field of healing or complementary medicine who wants to enhance the service they provide to their clients may also find benefit in attending this course.Creating a unique BrandStudy from anywhere in the world
14 in-depth modules
Video Classes
Fillable and printable worksheet
Ingredient books and charts
Facebook student community
Research materials and resources
Assignments
Module 1 – Understanding skin anatomy and physiologySkin functions, physiological changes through ageing, characteristics, skin types7 main functions of the skin
Module 2 – ProcessAfter completing this lesson you’ll understand the process by which cosmetic products are created from the idea stage through formulating to production and testing.You’ll learn…
It covers…
Vision
Values and Niches
Planning
Certification
Natural V Organic
What makes a winning brand
Create Your Brand
Module 3 – IngredientsCosmetic Ingredients and raw Materials Classifying ingredients found in cosmetics
Learn the descriptions and properties of raw materials
Essential oils are essential as part of your skincare range. They are scientifically complex and so we have included them in curriculum.Learn about the best essential oils for skincare and beauty
Learn to blend for gorgeous aromas
Understand the effect of aromaceuticals on skin
Learn use of essential oils to influence mood and mood to elevate your creations
Create uplifting, invigorating calming and soothing products.
Module 4 – Cosmetic product formsProduct formulation, ingredient selection for maximum performance and results
Design process
Using a product Development flowchart
Creating professional cosmetic formulations
Formulating for all skin types formulate for oil, dry, combination, sensitive and ageing skin etc
Types of cosmetic formulas
Elements of a good formula
Scaling your formula and evaluating your product
Module 5 – ManufacturingLab techniques and skills, equipment and packaging
Equipment needed
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Lab skills
Testing and adjusting PH
Calculating Batch Sizes
Packing selection considerations
Module 6 – Formulating facial creams, lotions, cleansing lotionsCreate facial moisturiser for all skin types,select ingredients with rejuvenating and regenerating characteristics.
Explore the power of active, natural high performance botanicals
Make day and night creams, facial and eye creams using typically used ingredients.
Formulate Rich Age-defying Face Cream and a light facial lotions.
Materials include, Product type, Characteristics, Functions and Typical ingredients, with Formulation Templates and examples.
Module 7 – Formulating Oils and SerumsAnhydrous, preservative free oils and serums for the face bath and body
Facial oils and serums Cleansing oils and Oil to Milk Cleansers
Body and massage oils, Bath and shower oils, Aromatherapy Bath SoakMaterials include, Product type, Characteristics, Functions and Typical ingredients, with Formulation Templates and examples.
Module 8 – Butters and BalmsPreservative free, anhydrous, lip balms, cleansing, balms, treatment balms
Whipped body butters, light, rich and nourishing
Cleansing Balms and salves’
Materials include, Product type, Characteristics, Functions and Typical ingredients, with Formulation Templates and examples.
Module 9 – Spa Style soaks, facial scrubs, masks and polishesAdvanced Spa skincare products
Detoxifying Soaks masks and scrubs
Energizing Soaks and scrub
Facial and body polishes
Materials include, Product type, Characteristics, Functions and Typical ingredients, with Formulation Templates and examples.
Module 10 – Toners, Spritzers and mistsRefreshing toners, spritzers and mist using hydrosols and botanicals
Toners and Spritzers, makeup removers, micellar waters
Materials include, Product type, Characteristics, Functions and Typical ingredients, with Formulation Templates and examples.
Module 11 – Emulsifying processScience of emulsification:Confident solve stability issues
What is an emulsion
Introduction to formulating creams and lotions
Learn the phases including water and oil stages functions
Formulate face and body creams, lotions and milks of varying consistencies, from spray, to thicker using ingredients like butters and waxes.
Formulation templates, for body butter, Body Milk incorporating many ingredients.
Manufacturing process, cold process and hot process emulsification
Materials include, Product type, Characteristics, Functions and Typical ingredients, with Formulation Templates and examples.
Module 12 – Choosing emulsifiers, natural and organic emulsifiersCreating stable organic creams and lotions emulsions
Emulsion instability
Exploring causes of emulsion instability (creaming, sedimentation, flocculation, coalescence) and how to solve them
viscosity modification of creams and lotions, powder thickeners, natural wax thickener, emulsifying thickeners, polymer thickeners
Materials include, Product type, Characteristics, Functions and Typical ingredients, with Formulation Templates and examples.
Module 13 – PreservationPreserving Products Naturally
Extend the shelf life of your products
Introduction to Microbiology
Strategies for prolonging shelf life
New technologies in natural preservation of products: hurdle technology
Templates etc.
Module 14 – Business essentialsComply with cosmetic labelling and claims regulations
How to sell your products legally: Cosmetic regulations
Cosmetic Claims
Product Testing
In this module you’ll learn what type of testing is required to create cosmetic products that can be sold and how to get your products independently tested.This lesson covers…