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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.
IFRA standards - safe use of essential oils in cosmetics and aromatherapy
Find out what IFRA standards are and why they matter when using essential oils in cosmetics and aromatherapy. An overview of limits and safe dosage.
How to make an intensive moisturizing body lotion?
Read our guide on how to make an intensive moisturizing body lotion from natural cosmetic raw materials. Guides and procedures on the Handymade blog.
How to make a leave-in hair conditioner?
Discover the magic of natural cosmetics and learn how to make a leave-in hair conditioner. Find our tutorials on the Handymade blog.
How to make a nourishing solid body butter?
How to make a nourishing solid body butter bar — find out in the new tutorial on the Handymade blog.
Benefits of anhydrous natural cosmetics with instructions for whipped regenerating body butter
Discover the benefits of anhydrous natural cosmetics and make a regenerating whipped body butter together with us.
How to make a regenerating after-sun milk?
Make your own regenerating after-sun body lotion that you will certainly appreciate in summer.
Why Aloe Vera Should Be Part of Your Summer Skincare Routine
Learn something new about aloe vera and get inspired to make a healing aloe vera gel for sunburnt skin.
Essential oils, fragrance oils, CO2 extracts and absolutes
Read about essential oils, fragrance oils, CO2 extracts and absolutes on our blog.
Hydrolats in natural cosmetics
Discover the refreshing properties of hydrolats in natural cosmetics
Ecological certifications in natural cosmetics
Read about the ecological certificates behind the natural cosmetic raw materials at Handymade
Spring skincare routine
An article on caring for your skin after the winter months.
How to choose the right wick for your candle?
An article explaining how to choose the right wick when using different types of wax.
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