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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.
Jelly soap
Jelly soap makes a fun and at the same time useful gift for children and adults alike. Make your own with us, following the guide in our blog article.
Body lotion
You will certainly make use of body lotion during autumn. Learn with us how to make it by following these instructions.
Vegetable petrolatum VEGELINE
Vegeline plant-based petroleum jelly will pleasantly surprise you. You won't want to use petroleum-based jelly again. Read about Vegeline in our article.
Shimmering body oil
Feel like a goddess with a shimmering body oil that leaves the skin of your body soft and healthily glowing.
Comparison of natural gums
Comparing natural gums is a great tool for consolidating knowledge before creating gel-based cosmetic products. Go over the essentials with us in this comparison.
Peeling cubes
Peeling cubes are a great dose of smoothing exfoliation for single use. One cube per bath is enough. Make your own with us.
Powder facial cleanser
Make a preservative-free powder facial cleanser from natural raw materials following our new guide. You will find all the raw materials, the method and the tricks in our blog post.
Facial gel with hyaluronic acid
Facial gel with hyaluronic acid has a light texture, fast absorption and moisturising effects. Make it with us.
How to make a softening body butter?
Indulge your skin with softening care thanks to a body butter with a delicate fresh scent. Create it with us by following this blog tutorial.
Oil body gel
Looking for an easy-to-spread moisturising cream for your body? Look no further — make it with us, following our blog recipe.
Body yoghurt
Body yoghurt is a light hydrating emulsion made for skin care in summer. Make it with us.
Nourishing lip balm
Give your lips nourishment and vitality with a nourishing lip balm. Make your own by following our new blog post.
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