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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.
Foaming shower scrub
Make a fun foaming shower scrub with our blog recipes and enjoy the feeling of soft skin after every shower.
Homemade soap with Himalayan salt
Make a gentle homemade soap with Himalayan salt with us and add a little extra care to your bath ritual.
Powder face mask
Treat your skin to some nourishment and make a powder face mask with us.
Cosmetic making tools
What tools and equipment should you use when making natural cosmetics at home? We cover it all in this post.
Homemade face cream
A face cream for all weather conditions will protect your skin from impurities in the air. Make your own with this recipe.
Blemish roll-on
Find a miracle solution for acne in our blemish roll-on — make your own at home following our step-by-step guide.
Soothing body oil
How do you make a soothing body oil suited to softening dry, tired skin? You will find the full method in this blog post.
DIY hair shampoo for beginners
Even beginners can make a homemade hair shampoo at home. With this guide you will manage it easily.
Measuring product pH
How do you measure the pH of a product and what is that knowledge good for? Find out in this blog post.
Facial serum with minerals
Follow this guide to make a facial serum with minerals that will beautifully nourish your skin.
Homemade herbal extracts
Curious to learn something new about homemade herbal extracts? In this article we explain what they are, how to make them and where they are used.
How to make liquid soap at home
Want to make your own liquid soap at home? Join us and it will be done in no time. In this blog post you will find out everything about the products used and the procedure.
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