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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.
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.
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.
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