by Lisa | Jan 13, 2021 | Student success stories
Robyn Masters has been in love with skincare products since a very young age and growing up she became intrigued by the beauty industry. After years working in a completely different sector, Robyn’s drive, passion for beauty and love of learning has led to her...
by Lisa | Dec 23, 2020 | Wellbeing
Shall we just leave 2020 behind us, start again and see how 2021 goes? 🙂 Okay, in all seriousness I can think of better years than 2020 and we have great empathy for everyone and anyone who has struggled or been affected by the events of 2020. Rather than dwell on...
by Lisa | Dec 16, 2020 | Business
With the holidays right around the corner, are you searching for the perfect gift for a natural beauty lover? This festive season we are delighted to recommend seven luxurious natural skincare products from inspirational students and graduates close to our heart. We...
by Lisa | Dec 11, 2020 | Natural Bodycare recipes
Give a gorgeous, homemade, natural skincare gift this year to delight your friends and family. It will really show your loved ones how much you care and is much more fun than battling through crowded shops! We have curated some of our most fabulous recipes in this...
by Lisa | Nov 27, 2020 | Natural Bodycare recipes
Natural deodorants are a good option for anyone who wishes to avoid synthetic ingredients typically found in commercial deodorants. Natural deodorants can be just as effective, but are much more eco-friendly. First of all, it is important to understand the difference...
by Lisa | Nov 26, 2020 | Behind the scenes
While Black Friday may be very profitable for companies, it is not always beneficial for our planet. With some people shopping to excess and purchasing and purchasing unnecessary items, there is likely to be greater shipping which leads to higher CO2 emissions. The...
by Lisa | Nov 20, 2020 | Natural Facial skincare recipes
Beards have definitely come back into fashion over the last few years and the trend only seems to be growing in popularity. Every November, men around the world join forces to grow moustaches for what has become known as ‘Movember’, to raise awareness of men’s health....
by Lisa | Nov 12, 2020 | Skincare Formulation
When we think about skincare and treating different skin types, we typically think about dry, sensitive, oily and combination skin. And this is a great place to start, because no matter who you are or where you come from, these factors are all relevant. However, when...
by Lisa | Oct 22, 2020 | Natural Facial skincare recipes
Many of our students are interested in using palm oil-free emulsifiers. Palm oil is so prevalent in the cosmetics industry that palm oil-free options are still fairly limited. Our team of formulators have been trialling six palm oil-free emulsifiers with great...
by Lisa | Oct 21, 2020 | Student success stories
Suprina Hilaire, owner and founder of MSA Skincare (Make Your Skin Amazing), started her own beauty business because she wanted natural, chemical-free skincare products for herself and her daughter. After suffering from skin irritations and dry skin herself, Suprina...