by Gail Francombe | Feb 12, 2018 | Getting started
Whether it’s the power to address a specific skincare need, the desire to free yourself from unhealthy chemicals, or a call to remove products that aren’t in alignment with your personal values, formulating your own skincare products offers you a chance to truly...
by garethdespres | Jan 12, 2018 | Getting started
Don’t be fooled by a product name or description – get to know and understand your cosmetic labels! That’s the only way to truly know what is in the products you are using, and how safe they really are. This guide will help you do just that. A lot of cosmetic...
by Gail Francombe | Jan 6, 2018 | Getting started
This guide will help you to detox your skincare products by knowing which harmful or undesirable ingredients to look for on the label. You can then either stop using them right away, or know what to avoid in the future. If you want to take back the power to look after...
by Gail Francombe | Jul 13, 2017 | Getting started
If you are thinking about making your own natural skincare products at home or taking one of our courses you are probably wondering what equipment you need to get started.Luckily for making products at home, you don’t need too much. What you do need is...
by Gail Francombe | Jun 24, 2017 | Getting started
We converted to making our own skincare products a long time ago! However if you are quite new to making your own products, or haven’t yet and want to know why you should, here are 9 fantastic reasons to inspire you to start!1) TrustIt’s hard to trust products...
by Gail Francombe | May 25, 2017 | Getting started, Skincare Formulation
There is one golden rule when making your own natural skincare products:If a product contains water (or an aqueous solution like hydrosol, herbal infusions, aloe vera), it needs a preservative. If your product could come into contact with water during use then you...