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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.
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.
Lip balm or lip gloss?
In our new tutorial on making lip balm and lip gloss we look at how to make three different products. Join us and give it a go.
Vitamin C serum two ways
A vitamin C serum is suitable for tired skin that needs brightening. Make it together with us.
Exfoliating shower gel
An exfoliating shower gel softens your skin and fills you with a pleasant feeling of cleanliness and freshness. Make your own with our recipe.
Liquid mineral foundation
Liquid mineral make-up will even out your skin tone and give it extra protection. If you are not a fan of powder or cream make-up, make this liquid one with us.
Creamy mineral make-up
Do you prefer creamy mineral make-ups over powder ones? Make one with us, following the new tutorial on our blog.
Mineral powder make-up
Mineral powder make-up made from natural raw materials will brighten your skin and protect it against outside influences. Make your own by following our guide on the blog.
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