Professional Holistic Skincare Formulation
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Type
Training
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Location
Dorchester
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Duration
7 Months
To train students to be professional-standard makers of 100% natural and organic skincare for spa, therapy or retail. Suitable for: Anyone in the EU with good written English. The course starts from the basics and doesn't assume prior knowledge
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About this course
No pre-requisites for this admission onto this course
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Course programme
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Our prestigious natural skincare formulation course. Comprising 7 in-depth modules:
Module 1: The Skin
Skin anatomy & physiology. Skin-health. Cosmetic toxicology
Module 2: Basic Formulation Skills -
Basic blending skills with oils, butters and hydrosols. Bi-phase products, Toners and Oil-free formulas. Facial polishes and Exfoliators. Essential oil dilution rates.
Module 3: Intermediate Formulation Skills
Emulsifying and creating natural emulsions (lotions & moisturisers). The maceration process & creating unique macerated oils.
Facial serums and prescriptive masques
Module 4: Advanced Formulation Skills
Extracting properties from therapeutic herbs. Distilling aromatic waters (hydrolats). Natural colourants. Anti-ageing products
Module 5: Aroma-Cosmetology
The science of how essential oils are used to enhance beauty and the skin
Module 6: Cosmetic Business Skills
Marketing, promotion, branding and selling for the skincare designer
Module 7: Cosmetic Business Practice
Good Manufacturing Practice and Health & Safety. Allergens and Sensitisers, and labelling. Product Information Files (PIF) and Cosmetic Law compliance. Record-keeping, batch production. Insurance and safety testing
Professional Holistic Skincare Formulation