I created this Formula Building Blocks course because it was something I was desperately seeking for years as a self-taught natural product maker — now you can discover in one course what it took me 10 years to compile. Together, Jess and I give you the goods on developing skin care emulsions (lotions & creams) from the ground up, exploring fundamental ingredient categories in an organized fashion, with lots of visual aids.
Five 90-minute learning modules with videos, slides, and handouts
Work with natural surfactants, thickeners, sensory agents, and preservatives in cosmetics
Formulation guidelines to design skincare of your own
2 skincare formulations with follow-along video instruction
In the final section, make a gel cleanser and a lotion together
Option to purchase an ingredient package to formulate along with us
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