Let Seaweed Be Your Secret To Beautiful Skin

Seaweed acts not only as a barrier to protect the skin but also sinks deep down into the epidermis to hydrate and nourish cells, giving you an enviably healthy glow. The healing benefits of seaweed for skin are so numerous that it makes an incredible addition to any skin care routine.

With the abundance of vitamins and minerals found in seaweed, the benefits of using this ingredient in your hair and skincare products are bountiful. Seaweed, which grows in abundance in our oceans, is a natural source of amino acids, vitamins and minerals, with anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties that help to heal the skin. Seaweed comes in many variations, and the benefits of each species are unique in their own way.

 Course Details:

Join us on this one day class where you will learn to make beautiful products for home-use 

• An introduction seaweed and seaweed extracts
• Learn about the deeply therapeutic benefits of seaweed and types of seaweed most suitable for hair and skin treatments and products
• Understand the importance of using only the finest certified organic ingredients
• Get hands-on working with these wonderful ingredients!
• We will make a range of products and treatments including:

                        – DIY seaweed shower gel
                        – Nourishing seaweed hair and scalp tonic
                        – Luxurious Seaweed bath products
                        – Enriching Seaweed face masks
                       – Luscious seaweed mousse/body creme.

• CHILL OUT during our Spa Session! Relax with a beautiful seaweed foot bath using some of the products we make in the class.

No special equipment is necessary. All recipes demonstrated can be made at home using ordinary kitchen equipment such as pans, bowls and whisks.

You don’t need to be able to harvest your own fresh seaweed: the techniques and recipes we use can be made with dried seaweed bought from a health store or seaweed company.

Ingredients used are vegan, fair-trade (where applicable) and certified organic

 Who can attend

*No previous experience necessary. This class is suitable for complete beginners as well as people who have made some cosmetics before.

*Practitioners of holistic medicine (e.g. herbalists, aromatherapists etc.) and beauty therapists often come to these classes to learn techniques that can help them to improve the quality of products that they make for clients attending their clinics/salons

Qualification Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies.

More Information

Duration: 1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ Recipes
~ Handouts
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points
~ All ingredients useed in class (highest quality -vegan, fair-trade (where applicable) and certified organic)
~ Taking home products made on the day

About the Tutor

Vivienne Campbell BSc (Hons) MNIMH qualified as an herbalist in 2003. She is lives Ireland and has an herbal medicine clinic there. She runs classes on herbal medicine, wild food foraging and natural cosmetic-making for the general public as well as CPD classes for professionals. She also teaches worldwide via her online video course.

She has appeared on Irish television numerous times and is a popular speaker at international conferences and events. She gave a lecture and lead foraging walks at the Botanica conferences. She was interviewed for the upcoming documentary Uncommon Scents: The Movie. In her lecture for Formula Botanica (an international organic skincare school) she explored the potential of using sustainable local herbs in professional natural products.

Vivienne loves teaching people how to use herbs simply, effectively and joyfully. She believes it is everyone’s birth-right to know how to use common local plants as nutritious wild foods and health-enhancing natural remedies. She is currently writing her first book. You can discover more on her website: https://theherbalhub.com/

The cosmetics industry continues to expand globally but the consumers are now taking a more holistic approach to their health and beauty. As a result of the growing public awareness and concern about the possible unwanted side effects of the chemical substances commonly used in cosmetics, the market for natural and especially organic toiletries is now the fastest growing section of the beauty industry. Many of us are hugely concerned about what we put in and on our bodies – and rightly so! We do not want anything harsh or containing infamous parabens, SLS or other toxic but still commonly used chemicals. And we do not want our products to be tested on animals either! What we really want are REAL natural products – simple and pure – for our everyday skin care regime. The good news is there are plenty of wonderful options AND not only they do not have to be expensive but can even be organic!

As a result, many take it a step further and prepare their own home made natural preparations. It may seem easy to make one’s own ‘cream’ but how effective is it going to be? And most importantly could this be sold as a part of a successful new brand of products? Unfortunately, without appropriate training and in-depth knowledge, the answer is no. So, if you ever dreamed about having your own brand of products ‘out there’, it will require a lot more than some emulsifying wax, sweet almond oil and spring water.

Course Details

This is what this Diploma Course is all about – it is designed to inspire, empower and equip you with current knowledge and understanding of the field of skincare products, its language, high-performance speciality ingredients, formulation and safety. You will also learn the importance of the responsible sourcing of ingredients – the ever growing issue of sustainability and ecological concerns, which you cannot afford to ignore.

Oh, and yes, rest assured, we will not be teaching you how to use any controversial ingredients, like fragrance oils or parabens!

During the 10 day course we will be studying the following:

1. Underpinning knowledge:

• Understanding the language of the cosmetic field
• Types of products and their function – toners, cleansers, etc
• Types of ingredients and their role in cosmetics – humectants, emulsifiers, etc
• Commonly used and controversial ingredients in ‘high street’ products
• The importance of the responsible sourcing of ingredients
• Sustainability and Ecological issues
• Antioxidants – the roles and types
• Preservatives for different types of natural and organic products, what to choose and how to use.
  

2. Equipment for small scale product making

• Basic equipment – what to choose and why
• Other equipment.
• Safety and sterilisation in a nutshell.

3.  Study of the raw ingredients:

• Water and hydrophilic ingredients
• Lipid ingredients – understanding Vegetable Oils, Butter and Waxes
• Composition and other characteristics, their application and use in products, suitability for different phases of formulations, product types and skin types, activity in skin care, etc.

4. Essential oils and herbal extracts in natural products

• Blending skills, essential oils for fragrance and therapeutic properties
• Allergens/sensitisers, IFRA and EU guidelines in essential oils and legislation
• Top 25 essential oils relevant to skin care
• Herbal extracts for the use in cosmetic preparations

5. Formulation of natural skincare products

• Formulation skills – developing your own skincare formulas for the following:

~ Lipid based formulations:

• Speciality ingredient
• Formulation
• Serums
• Balms & Butters
• Other preparations

~ Water based formulations:

• Gums and thickening agents
• Speciality ingredients
• Formulation and preservation
• Toners
• Various gels and other preparations

~ Emulsions:                                      

• The science of emulsification
• Emulsifying agents
• Formulation and preservation
• Creams and lotions
• Other preparations

~ Detergent based (foaming) products:

• Foaming ingredients and speciality ingredients
• Formulation and preservation
• Bath and shower products
• Shampoo
• Other foaming products

This training will give you the skills and knowledge to enable you to create a unique brand of phyto-skincare cosmetics, free from synthetic substances and unnecessary fillers they will only contain time tested ingredients with proven efficacy.

A clever and often surprising combination of plant oils and other natural ingredients can not only produce cosmetic effect but also bring forth amazing results and offer natural solutions to some common problems.

There is no formal examination but to complete the course you will be required to successfully complete a number of both theoretical and practical projects and assignments.

Who Can Attend?

This course is designed for those who are truly serious about developing their own range of products and prepared to go through with what it involves.

You MUST demonstrate a good understanding and command of spoken and written English and have basic numeracy skills (calculating %, understanding the idea of ‘ratio’) and some knowledge of common raw ingredients and some experience of product making (home / hobby use) together with moderate IT literacy would be very useful.

Assessment

There is no formal examination but to complete the course you will be required to successfully complete a number of both theoretical and practical projects and assignments.

More Information

Course Duration: 10 days (10.00am-5.00pm)

Course fees include:

• • In-class tuition
  • A comprehensive course manual
  • An MSCM Diploma in the Development of Phyto-Skincare Cosmetics
  • 30 cpd points

2 Bonus On-line Courses

FREE OF CHARGE

to all those attending the Diploma in the Development of Phyto-skincare Cosmetics 

On-line Course 1 – The Study of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin:

The structure of the skin

Functions of the skin

Skin types and skin care regime elements; racial variations

Ageing process, ageing factors, effects of ageing on skin, prevention

Skin permeability and absorbency

Skin sensitivity vs. allergy; cross-sensitisation

Raw ingredient and product patch testing 

On-line Course 2 – Good Manufacturing Procedures for Small Cosmetic Making Companies:

European Cosmetics Directive and ISO standard 22716 (2007)

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) – ISO 22716:2007

Key elements

How to ‘do it’ – your Good Manufacturing Practice File

Personnel

Premises

Equipment

Raw materials and packaging materials

Production

Quality control

Product release

The cosmetics industry continues to expand globally but the consumers are now taking a more holistic approach to their health and beauty. As a result of the growing public awareness and concern about the possible unwanted side effects of the chemical substances commonly used in cosmetics, the market for natural and especially organic toiletries is now the fastest growing section of the beauty industry. Many of us are hugely concerned about what we put in and on our bodies – and rightly so! We do not want anything harsh or containing infamous parabens, SLS or other toxic but still commonly used chemicals. And we do not want our products to be tested on animals either! What we really want are REAL natural products – simple and pure – for our everyday skin care regime. The good news is there are plenty of wonderful options AND not only they do not have to be expensive but can even be organic!

As a result, many take it a step further and prepare their own home made natural preparations. It may seem easy to make one’s own ‘cream’ but how effective is it going to be? And most importantly could this be sold as a part of a successful new brand of products? Unfortunately, without appropriate training and in-depth knowledge, the answer is no. So, if you ever dreamed about having your own brand of products ‘out there’, it will require a lot more than some emulsifying wax, sweet almond oil and spring water.

Course Details

This is what this Diploma Course is all about – it is designed to inspire, empower and equip you with current knowledge and understanding of the field of skincare products, its language, high-performance speciality ingredients, formulation and safety. You will also learn the importance of the responsible sourcing of ingredients – the ever growing issue of sustainability and ecological concerns, which you cannot afford to ignore.

Oh, and yes, rest assured, we will not be teaching you how to use any controversial ingredients, like fragrance oils or parabens!

During the 10 day course we will be studying the following:

1. Underpinning knowledge:

• Understanding the language of the cosmetic field
• Types of products and their function – toners, cleansers, etc
• Types of ingredients and their role in cosmetics – humectants, emulsifiers, etc
• Commonly used and controversial ingredients in ‘high street’ products
• The importance of the responsible sourcing of ingredients
• Sustainability and Ecological issues
• Antioxidants – the roles and types
• Preservatives for different types of natural and organic products, what to choose and how to use.
  

2. Equipment for small scale product making

• Basic equipment – what to choose and why
• Other equipment.
• Safety and sterilisation in a nutshell.

3.  Study of the raw ingredients:

• Water and hydrophilic ingredients
• Lipid ingredients – understanding Vegetable Oils, Butter and Waxes
• Composition and other characteristics, their application and use in products, suitability for different phases of formulations, product types and skin types, activity in skin care, etc.

4. Essential oils and herbal extracts in natural products

• Blending skills, essential oils for fragrance and therapeutic properties
• Allergens/sensitisers, IFRA and EU guidelines in essential oils and legislation
• Top 25 essential oils relevant to skin care
• Herbal extracts for the use in cosmetic preparations

5. Formulation of natural skincare products

• Formulation skills – developing your own skincare formulas for the following:

~ Lipid based formulations:

• Speciality ingredient
• Formulation
• Serums
• Balms & Butters
• Other preparations

~ Water based formulations:

• Gums and thickening agents
• Speciality ingredients
• Formulation and preservation
• Toners
• Various gels and other preparations

~ Emulsions:                                      

• The science of emulsification
• Emulsifying agents
• Formulation and preservation
• Creams and lotions
• Other preparations

~ Detergent based (foaming) products:

• Foaming ingredients and speciality ingredients
• Formulation and preservation
• Bath and shower products
• Shampoo
• Other foaming products

This training will give you the skills and knowledge to enable you to create a unique brand of phyto-skincare cosmetics, free from synthetic substances and unnecessary fillers they will only contain time tested ingredients with proven efficacy.

A clever and often surprising combination of plant oils and other natural ingredients can not only produce cosmetic effect but also bring forth amazing results and offer natural solutions to some common problems.

There is no formal examination but to complete the course you will be required to successfully complete a number of both theoretical and practical projects and assignments.

Who Can Attend?

This course is designed for those who are truly serious about developing their own range of products and prepared to go through with what it involves.

You MUST demonstrate a good understanding and command of spoken and written English and have basic numeracy skills (calculating %, understanding the idea of ‘ratio’) and some knowledge of common raw ingredients and some experience of product making (home / hobby use) together with moderate IT literacy would be very useful.

Assessment

There is no formal examination but to complete the course you will be required to successfully complete a number of both theoretical and practical projects and assignments.

More Information

Course Duration: 10 days (10.00am-5.00pm)

Course fees include:

• • In-class tuition
  • A comprehensive course manual
  • An MSCM Diploma in the Development of Phyto-Skincare Cosmetics
  • 30 cpd points

2 Bonus On-line Courses

FREE OF CHARGE

to all those attending the Diploma in the Development of Phyto-skincare Cosmetics 

On-line Course 1 – The Study of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin:

The structure of the skin

Functions of the skin

Skin types and skin care regime elements; racial variations

Ageing process, ageing factors, effects of ageing on skin, prevention

Skin permeability and absorbency

Skin sensitivity vs. allergy; cross-sensitisation

Raw ingredient and product patch testing 

On-line Course 2 – Good Manufacturing Procedures for Small Cosmetic Making Companies:

European Cosmetics Directive and ISO standard 22716 (2007)

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) – ISO 22716:2007

Key elements

How to ‘do it’ – your Good Manufacturing Practice File

Personnel

Premises

Equipment

Raw materials and packaging materials

Production

Quality control

Product release

The cosmetics industry continues to expand globally but the consumers are now taking a more holistic approach to their health and beauty. As a result of the growing public awareness and concern about the possible unwanted side effects of the chemical substances commonly used in cosmetics, the market for natural and especially organic toiletries is now the fastest growing section of the beauty industry. Many of us are hugely concerned about what we put in and on our bodies – and rightly so! We do not want anything harsh or containing infamous parabens, SLS or other toxic but still commonly used chemicals. And we do not want our products to be tested on animals either! What we really want are REAL natural products – simple and pure – for our everyday skin care regime. The good news is there are plenty of wonderful options AND not only they do not have to be expensive but can even be organic!

As a result, many take it a step further and prepare their own home made natural preparations. It may seem easy to make one’s own ‘cream’ but how effective is it going to be? And most importantly could this be sold as a part of a successful new brand of products? Unfortunately, without appropriate training and in-depth knowledge, the answer is no. So, if you ever dreamed about having your own brand of products ‘out there’, it will require a lot more than some emulsifying wax, sweet almond oil and spring water.

Course Details

This is what this Diploma Course is all about – it is designed to inspire, empower and equip you with current knowledge and understanding of the field of skincare products, its language, high-performance speciality ingredients, formulation and safety. You will also learn the importance of the responsible sourcing of ingredients – the ever growing issue of sustainability and ecological concerns, which you cannot afford to ignore.

Oh, and yes, rest assured, we will not be teaching you how to use any controversial ingredients, like fragrance oils or parabens!

During the 10 day course we will be studying the following:

1. Underpinning knowledge:

• Understanding the language of the cosmetic field
• Types of products and their function – toners, cleansers, etc
• Types of ingredients and their role in cosmetics – humectants, emulsifiers, etc
• Commonly used and controversial ingredients in ‘high street’ products
• The importance of the responsible sourcing of ingredients
• Sustainability and Ecological issues
• Antioxidants – the roles and types
• Preservatives for different types of natural and organic products, what to choose and how to use.
  

2. Equipment for small scale product making

• Basic equipment – what to choose and why
• Other equipment.
• Safety and sterilisation in a nutshell.

3.  Study of the raw ingredients:

• Water and hydrophilic ingredients
• Lipid ingredients – understanding Vegetable Oils, Butter and Waxes
• Composition and other characteristics, their application and use in products, suitability for different phases of formulations, product types and skin types, activity in skin care, etc.

4. Essential oils and herbal extracts in natural products

• Blending skills, essential oils for fragrance and therapeutic properties
• Allergens/sensitisers, IFRA and EU guidelines in essential oils and legislation
• Top 25 essential oils relevant to skin care
• Herbal extracts for the use in cosmetic preparations

5. Formulation of natural skincare products

• Formulation skills – developing your own skincare formulas for the following:

~ Lipid based formulations:

• Speciality ingredient
• Formulation
• Serums
• Balms & Butters
• Other preparations

~ Water based formulations:

• Gums and thickening agents
• Speciality ingredients
• Formulation and preservation
• Toners
• Various gels and other preparations

~ Emulsions:                                      

• The science of emulsification
• Emulsifying agents
• Formulation and preservation
• Creams and lotions
• Other preparations

~ Detergent based (foaming) products:

• Foaming ingredients and speciality ingredients
• Formulation and preservation
• Bath and shower products
• Shampoo
• Other foaming products

This training will give you the skills and knowledge to enable you to create a unique brand of phyto-skincare cosmetics, free from synthetic substances and unnecessary fillers they will only contain time tested ingredients with proven efficacy.

A clever and often surprising combination of plant oils and other natural ingredients can not only produce cosmetic effect but also bring forth amazing results and offer natural solutions to some common problems.

There is no formal examination but to complete the course you will be required to successfully complete a number of both theoretical and practical projects and assignments.

Who Can Attend?

This course is designed for those who are truly serious about developing their own range of products and prepared to go through with what it involves.

You MUST demonstrate a good understanding and command of spoken and written English and have basic numeracy skills (calculating %, understanding the idea of ‘ratio’) and some knowledge of common raw ingredients and some experience of product making (home / hobby use) together with moderate IT literacy would be very useful.

Assessment

There is no formal examination but to complete the course you will be required to successfully complete a number of both theoretical and practical projects and assignments.

More Information

Course Duration: 10 days (10.00am-5.00pm)

Course fees include:

• • In-class tuition
  • A comprehensive course manual
  • An MSCM Diploma in the Development of Phyto-Skincare Cosmetics
  • 30 cpd points

2 Bonus On-line Courses

FREE OF CHARGE

to all those attending the Diploma in the Development of Phyto-skincare Cosmetics 

On-line Course 1 – The Study of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin:

The structure of the skin

Functions of the skin

Skin types and skin care regime elements; racial variations

Ageing process, ageing factors, effects of ageing on skin, prevention

Skin permeability and absorbency

Skin sensitivity vs. allergy; cross-sensitisation

Raw ingredient and product patch testing 

On-line Course 2 – Good Manufacturing Procedures for Small Cosmetic Making Companies:

European Cosmetics Directive and ISO standard 22716 (2007)

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) – ISO 22716:2007

Key elements

How to ‘do it’ – your Good Manufacturing Practice File

Personnel

Premises

Equipment

Raw materials and packaging materials

Production

Quality control

Product release

There is something about candles – they set the scene for relaxation or meditation, add a romantic touch to a meal or lend a cosy atmosphere to an evening in. And who does not enjoy candle lit relaxing bathing……?

In the past candle making was a task almost every family would undertake on a regular basis. The candle business has gone through quite some changes in the recent years. Machine made candles are being bought in through the Far East and have cornered the market. Nowadays they are readily available from many shops and we are spoilt for choice! But is it all as ‘nice’ and ‘relaxing’ as it seems….?

Did you know?

o Paraffin based candles emit a mixture of chemicals that are carcinogenic – including benzene, carbon tetrachloride, toluene, and naphthalene. “Candles are fast becoming one of the most common unrecognized causes of poor indoor air quality,” says Diane Walsh Astry of the American Lung Association of Minnesota.

o Some candles have metal wicks. Lead emitted by this type of candle is a serious health hazard. It has been associated with Attention Deficit Disorder in Children and many health problems!

o Aromatic candles may be scented with synthetic oils that are petroleum based, rather than with the natural essential oils that most people expect. This provides an additional source of exposure to petroleum based fumes. Those most at risk from the fumes released by scented candles are pregnant women, children, and pets.

The good news is that all those problems can be avoided!

Course Details:

Come and join us for a fun day of truly natural and safe candle making! Save yourself a fortune and learn how to make your own candles for pleasure or to sell on our 1 day workshop. Making handmade candles is a rewarding and fun skill for all abilities.

Learn how to make your own poured soy candles! Once you have discovered the many benefits of soy candles you will never look back. You will be able to produce high quality soy candles that are non-toxic, biodegradable and environmentally safe.

These soy candles are clean burning candles that produce little to no soot. You will use high quality soy wax that is not derived from oil refining, but instead comes from a natural grown renewable resource, the soybean. In addition, with such a huge variety of fragrance options using essential oils you can make candles to suit your needs.

Learn all about:

• Health & Safety Issues
• Equipment required to make candles
• Understanding wicks and waxes
• Colouring and fragrancing candles correctly
• Packaging and decoration techniques

By the end of this hands-on candle making course, you will be able to design your own handcrafted candles to treasure and enjoy as well as gaining the confidence to create many more on your own at home. We will explore the ins and outs of candle making and make some poured candles to take home with you.

Who can attend?

Open to anyone

More Information

Please note: Some materials will be provided by the school. You will also be required to bring some items of equipment to class, details of which will be sent with the joining details upon booking. Please closely follow the guidelines and start gathering the equipment straight away allowing enough time to collect the necessary items.

Duration:  1 day

Course fees include:

~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ Candles made in class to take away

The cosmetics industry continues to expand globally but the consumers are now taking a more holistic approach to their health and beauty. As a result of the growing public awareness and concern about the possible unwanted side effects of the chemical substances commonly used in cosmetics, the market for natural and especially organic toiletries is now the fastest growing section of the beauty industry. Many of us are hugely concerned about what we put in and on our bodies – and rightly so! We do not want anything harsh or containing infamous parabens, SLS or other toxic but still commonly used chemicals. And we do not want our products to be tested on animals either! What we really want are REAL natural products – simple and pure – for our everyday skin care regime. The good news is there are plenty of wonderful options AND not only they do not have to be expensive but can even be organic!

As a result, many take it a step further and prepare their own home made natural preparations. It may seem easy to make one’s own ‘cream’ but how effective is it going to be? And most importantly could this be sold as a part of a successful new brand of products? Unfortunately, without appropriate training and in-depth knowledge, the answer is no. So, if you ever dreamed about having your own brand of products ‘out there’, it will require a lot more than some emulsifying wax, sweet almond oil and spring water.

Course Details

This is what this Diploma Course is all about – it is designed to inspire, empower and equip you with current knowledge and understanding of the field of skincare products, its language, high-performance speciality ingredients, formulation and safety. You will also learn the importance of the responsible sourcing of ingredients – the ever growing issue of sustainability and ecological concerns, which you cannot afford to ignore.

Oh, and yes, rest assured, we will not be teaching you how to use any controversial ingredients, like fragrance oils or parabens!

During the 10 day course we will be studying the following:

1. Underpinning knowledge:

• Understanding the language of the cosmetic field
• Types of products and their function – toners, cleansers, etc
• Types of ingredients and their role in cosmetics – humectants, emulsifiers, etc
• Commonly used and controversial ingredients in ‘high street’ products
• The importance of the responsible sourcing of ingredients
• Sustainability and Ecological issues
• Antioxidants – the roles and types
• Preservatives for different types of natural and organic products, what to choose and how to use.
  

2. Equipment for small scale product making

• Basic equipment – what to choose and why
• Other equipment.
• Safety and sterilisation in a nutshell.

3.  Study of the raw ingredients:

• Water and hydrophilic ingredients
• Lipid ingredients – understanding Vegetable Oils, Butter and Waxes
• Composition and other characteristics, their application and use in products, suitability for different phases of formulations, product types and skin types, activity in skin care, etc.

4. Essential oils and herbal extracts in natural products

• Blending skills, essential oils for fragrance and therapeutic properties
• Allergens/sensitisers, IFRA and EU guidelines in essential oils and legislation
• Top 25 essential oils relevant to skin care
• Herbal extracts for the use in cosmetic preparations

5. Formulation of natural skincare products

• Formulation skills – developing your own skincare formulas for the following:

~ Lipid based formulations:

• Speciality ingredient
• Formulation
• Serums
• Balms & Butters
• Other preparations

~ Water based formulations:

• Gums and thickening agents
• Speciality ingredients
• Formulation and preservation
• Toners
• Various gels and other preparations

~ Emulsions:                                      

• The science of emulsification
• Emulsifying agents
• Formulation and preservation
• Creams and lotions
• Other preparations

~ Detergent based (foaming) products:

• Foaming ingredients and speciality ingredients
• Formulation and preservation
• Bath and shower products
• Shampoo
• Other foaming products

This training will give you the skills and knowledge to enable you to create a unique brand of phyto-skincare cosmetics, free from synthetic substances and unnecessary fillers they will only contain time tested ingredients with proven efficacy.

A clever and often surprising combination of plant oils and other natural ingredients can not only produce cosmetic effect but also bring forth amazing results and offer natural solutions to some common problems.

There is no formal examination but to complete the course you will be required to successfully complete a number of both theoretical and practical projects and assignments.

Who Can Attend?

This course is designed for those who are truly serious about developing their own range of products and prepared to go through with what it involves.

You MUST demonstrate a good understanding and command of spoken and written English and have basic numeracy skills (calculating %, understanding the idea of ‘ratio’) and some knowledge of common raw ingredients and some experience of product making (home / hobby use) together with moderate IT literacy would be very useful.

Assessment

There is no formal examination but to complete the course you will be required to successfully complete a number of both theoretical and practical projects and assignments.

More Information

Course Duration: 10 days (10.00am-5.00pm)

Course fees include:

• • In-class tuition
  • A comprehensive course manual
  • An MSCM Diploma in the Development of Phyto-Skincare Cosmetics
  • 30 cpd points

2 Bonus On-line Courses

FREE OF CHARGE

to all those attending the Diploma in the Development of Phyto-skincare Cosmetics 

On-line Course 1 – The Study of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin:

The structure of the skin

Functions of the skin

Skin types and skin care regime elements; racial variations

Ageing process, ageing factors, effects of ageing on skin, prevention

Skin permeability and absorbency

Skin sensitivity vs. allergy; cross-sensitisation

Raw ingredient and product patch testing 

On-line Course 2 – Good Manufacturing Procedures for Small Cosmetic Making Companies:

European Cosmetics Directive and ISO standard 22716 (2007)

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) – ISO 22716:2007

Key elements

How to ‘do it’ – your Good Manufacturing Practice File

Personnel

Premises

Equipment

Raw materials and packaging materials

Production

Quality control

Product release