Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation

The only course you need to create and launch your own natural skincare brand.

Do you dream of transforming your passion for natural cosmetics into a professional and unique brand? Our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation is a comprehensive experience that teaches you how to design, formulate, and launch your own range of professional-quality natural skincare products.

Learning Objectives

• Formulate a complete range of natural or organic skincare products that meet industry standards.
  

• Create custom products adapted to different skin types.

• Develop a reusable methodology for building a brand.

Training Program

Module 1 – Introduction & Skin Science

• Understand the basics of natural cosmetic formulation and its implications.

• Study the structure and functions of the skin.

• Identify needs according to skin types.

• Analyze the physiological differences between facial and body skin to adapt formulations to the specific needs of each area.

Module 2 – Complete Formulation Guide

• Understand what cosmetic formulation is and the steps to create a recipe from A to Z.

• Organize a formula into different phases: aqueous, oily, emulsion, and active phase.

• Master the formulation methodology: design, testing, adjustment, and validation.
  

• Perform formulation calculations: percentage conversion, proportion balancing, and recipe recording.

• Understand the importance of pH: measurement, adjustment, and role in product stability and safety.

• Introduction to the basics of stability and preservation: factors influencing a product's shelf life.

• Learn how to document a formula and build a professional formulation notebook.

Module 3 – Discovering Ingredients and Extracts

• Introduction to essential raw materials in natural cosmetics.

• Understand the roles and functions of ingredients in a formulation.

• Learn how to dose, combine, and handle ingredients safely and effectively.

• Lay the necessary foundations for selecting the right ingredients according to skin needs and the type of product to be formulated.

Module 4 – Oil Products: Anhydrous Formulations

• Explore the characteristics and benefits of anhydrous formulas.

• Oil serum: learn how to compose synergies of oils and active ingredients adapted to different skin types.

• Balm: master the balance between oils, butters, and waxes to achieve a protective and stable texture.

• Whipped butter: transform vegetable butters into an airy, supple, and highly nourishing texture.

• Understand good practices for stabilization and preservation to ensure the quality and durability of oil products.

Module 5 – Emulsions: Creams, Lotions & Makeup Removers

• Understand the HLB system and its role in choosing natural emulsifiers.

• Differentiate oil-in-water (O/W) and water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions.

• Learn to adjust the texture, stability, and performance of creams and lotions.

• Formulate and customize creams and makeup removers by incorporating adapted plant-based active ingredients.

Module 6 – Aqueous Products

• Understand the basics of aqueous formulations and their role in natural cosmetics.

• Learn to create different care products: toners, aqueous serums, liquid cleansers

• Discover surfactants and their use in liquid cleansers.

• Master the thickening of formulas with natural gums to develop cleansing gels

Why choose our training?

• Complete support: all materials, ingredients, and a detailed written guide are included.

• Intensive practice: leave with 6 to 8 products made by yourself.

• Dynamic community: benefit from a network of exchanges, advice, and continuous support even after the training.

• Professional expertise: benefit from personalized support from our experienced trainers.

• Safety and reliability: avoid costly mistakes and approximate recipes found online.

• Creative autonomy: develop your own formulas and become an independent creator of unique and professional natural skincare products.

Practical Information

• Format: in-person training. Each participant progresses at the planned pace and attends the module corresponding to their progress in the program.

• * Our Montreal workshop offers free and convenient parking.**

• Location: 8815, avenue du Parc, Montreal (QC). & 144C, Rue notre Dame & Online

• Price: $1200 for the complete training.

• Bonus: 10% discount on our in-store products on the day of the training.

Ready to turn your passion into success?

Join our training today and become the creator of your own range of professional natural skincare products.

 Once your registration is confirmed, our team will contact you to set the schedule that best suits you.