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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.
Natural deodorants
How to make deodorants, a few words about sweating and the raw materials for creating natural deodorants in our new blog post.
Leave-in hair conditioner spray
To improve hair vitality, shampoo alone is not enough. Create a hair conditioner spray following our instructions on the blog.
Surfactants and their ASM value
Get to know some of the terms you need when making natural cosmetics at home - surfactants and their ASM value.
Sunscreens
Learn something about sunscreens with us and protect your skin from the strong sun during the summer.
Caramel soap
Treat the skin on your body and hands to a new caramel soap made from natural ingredients. Make your own by following our new guide.
Strawberry solid shampoo
Make a strawberry solid shampoo with us and give your hair shine and a sweet scent. Follow our latest blog guide to make a strawberry-scented solid shampoo at home.
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.
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