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Homemade cosmetics academy
Recipes, ingredient profiles and regulations in one place. Learn step by step — and add the ingredients of any recipe to your cart in one click.
Learning paths
Getting started with homemade cosmetics
First steps in making your own cosmetics: measuring pH, preservation, working with actives and essential oils. The parts build on each other, but each one also stands alone.
Level II · 5 partsMineral make-up from A to Z
A complete series on home-made mineral make-up: powder foundation, a cream version in five shades and liquid make-up, including how to mix your own shade.
Level III · 6 partsCosmetics legislation for makers
INCI names, correct product labelling, IFRA standards and cosmetic certificates — a learning path for everyone who wants to make cosmetics properly and legally.
Smoothing face serum
A smoothing face serum helps you improve your skin texture and soften irregularities. Make your own following our tutorial.
Lip gloss
Create your lip gloss in the comfort of your home completely from scratch. Easily with this tutorial.
Tinted lip balm
Combine a caring lip balm and your favourite colours and create it with us.
Lipstick
Do you love decorative cosmetics but cannot find any made from natural ingredients? Make your own lipstick following this tutorial.
Cleansing facial milk
Cleansing facial milk is intended mainly for those who need to leave their skin hydrated while cleansing. Make your own with us, following this recipe.
Solid dishwashing soap Purr is on
Make solid dish soap with us in cooperation with Purr is on. Let’s be ecological and natural even in the kitchen.
Pink soap for beginners
A step-by-step guide to making pink cold process soap.
Green ombré soap
You can also make green ombré soap from natural ingredients at home. Let’s do it together.
Soap with sodium lactate
Soap with sodium lactate hardens faster than ordinary soap. If you are impatient, make it with us following our new tutorial.
Soap chocolates
About soap bases and making soap chocolates in our new blog article. Includes a tutorial.
Ombré soap
Colourful ombré soap is a delight for young and old alike. Do not be shy about showing it off with a photo on social media. Make your own with our guide.
Face and beard serum
Spicy fragrance and hydration are the foundation of this natural face and beard serum for men. Make it yourself with us following our tutorial.
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