Skincare formulating workshop - 22nd Feb 2025

Outline

17th feb - 21st Feb 2025 will be online theory, which will be sent to you via telegram the lectures are pre-recorded - meaning it can be accessed at any time of the day or night. 

Saturday 9am - 2pm will be practical in person training which will be taking place at our warehouse in Edenvale Johannesburg. 

On Saturday each student will get a starter kit that contains raw materials to get you started, the kit is worth R3000

Module 1 - Monday online theory (17th Feb 2025)

Explaining organic skincare

The difference between natural skin care & organic skincare

Introduction to skincare formulating 

How to create a formula

The 3 phases of cosmetic formulation 

Equipment and materials needed for formulating 

In-depth break down into the different skin care types 

Understanding cosmetic actives

Understanding carrier oils, essential oils, butters and floral water 

Skincare conditions / common skincare concerns 

Module 2 - Tuesday online theory (18th Feb 2025)

Skincare extracts and infusions

Hygiene and quality control

Understanding pH

Creating batch numbers

Different forms of emulsions 

Humectants that can be used in lotions and creams

Rheology modifiers in cosmetics

How to conduct stability checks 

How to know what phase and ingredient goes into

Preservatives 

Module 3 - Wednesday online theory (19th Feb 2025)

Introduction into skincare bases 

Formulating a body butter base - video tutorial included

Formulating a lotion base - video tutorial included

Formulating a facial moisturizer base - video tutorial included

Formulating a body cream base - video tutorial included

Module 4 - Thursday online theory (20th Feb 2025)

Introduction to production customization/tailoring a skincare product to a specific skin care type, mainly focusing on hyperpigmentation, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and dry skin types

Customizing a body butter base cream for the following skincare types: hyperpigmentation, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and dry skin types

Customizing a facial moisturizer base for the following skincare types: hyperpigmentation, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and dry skin types

Customizing a body lotion for the following skincare types: hyperpigmentation, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and dry skin types

Customizing a body cream for the following skincare types: hyperpigmentation, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, and dry skin types

How to start a build a successful online skincare business and how to grow a loyal customer base

Saturday: - Practical in person training (2nd November 2024) 

Saturday's in-person training will start at 9 am and end at 2pm. Saturday's training will take place in our Warehouse end Edenvale Johannesburg. 

On Saturday we will focus on producing the following products:

• Pigmentation-clearing facial moisturizer with kojic acid dipalmitate
• Stretch mark-clearing body lotion with collagen
• Body scrub for acne and brightening with salicylic acid and turmeric 
• Turmeric and charcoal facial soaps for acne and brightening 
  
• Vitamin C brightening serum
• Lip balm and lip scrubs
  
• Activated charcoal mask for acne 
• Anti aging facial scrubs 
  
• Niacinamide toner for clear skin
• Turmeric glow oil for face and body  

On the day the students will receive a kit with raw materials valued at R3000, a training manual with the formulas, a certificate of completion as well a light lunch.