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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.
How to make a natural lip balm?
A recipe for a natural lip balm that will nourish and protect your lips through the summer.
Make your own anti-aging facial serum
Have you been thinking about how to make an anti-aging facial serum that will also be 100% natural?
Make your own natural solid deodorant with us
A recipe for making a natural solid deodorant without alcohol or baking soda.
How to make a homemade repellent?
You can make a homemade repellent on an oil or alcohol base using essential oils such as cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, lavender, mint, lemon and lemongrass.
How to use KOMBO butter in natural cosmetics?
Kombo butter, also known as African nutmeg, is commonly used in the treatment of joints and muscles. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory effects, it is used to treat burns, scars and wounds.
How to make a day cream with rose water and geranium fragrance?
Make your own day face cream with rose water and geranium fragrance with us.
How to make oil bath truffles with cocoa butter and eucalyptus?
Learn with us how to make oil bath truffles with cocoa butter and eucalyptus.
How to make a moisturizing whipped body butter with mango butter?
A recipe for making a hydrating whipped body cream from mango butter and hemp oil.
How to make a bath bomb + video tutorial
Making a bath bomb has never been easier. Follow our blog.
How to make cold process soap? + video tutorial
Find out how to make cold process soap thanks to a video tutorial, including the raw materials used.
How to make soap using the hot process method?
How to make soap using the hot process - including the full step-by-step method.
What are the basic methods of making homemade soap?
An explanation of the basic methods of making natural soap, by Handymade.
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