School of Natural Skincare

Welcome from Gail and Gareth

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Guide to using the online classroom

Learning objectives and outcomes

Meet your tutors

Activities, Quiz and your Certificate

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Welcome section textbook

What support is available?

Student communication and support guidelines

Accessing tutor support

Requesting to join the student and graduate community

How to use the student and graduate community Facebook group

Introduction to Module 1

Learning outcomes of Module 1

1.1 What is natural skincare?

1.2 The function and structure of the skin

1.3 Skin types and skincare routine

1.4 Types of product

1.5 Avoiding potentially toxic and harmful ingredients

1.6 Equipment

Demonstration: How to weigh ingredients

Demonstration: Setting up a double boiler/water bath

1.7 Health, safety and best practice

Demonstration: Cleaning and sanitzing equipment and packaging

1.8 pH in skincare

Demonstration: Measuring and adjusting pH with pH strips

1.9 Ingredient list

Supplier List

Module 1 textbook

Module 1 audios

Introduction to Module 2

Learning outcomes of Module 2

2.1 Types and classifications of ingredients

2.2 Moisturizing the skin: water, humectants, emollients and occlusives

2.3 Ingredient names: common names and INCI names

2.4 Chart: Carrier Oils

2.5: Chart: Infused/macerated oils

Activity: Getting to know your carrier oils

Worksheet: Getting to know your carrier oils

2.6 Chart: Butters and waxes

2.7 Emulsification and natural emulsifiers

2.8 Preservatives and antioxidants

2.9 Measurements

Appendix: Testing 5 natural waxes

Module 2 textbook

Module 2 audios

Introduction to Module 3

Learning outcomes of Module 3

3.1 Introduction to essential oils

3.2 Safety, storage, diluting and measuring

3.3 Phototoxicity

3.4 Essential oils for facial skincare and bodycare

3.5 Quick reference chart: Essential oils

3.6 Essential oil profiles

Activity: Getting to know your essential oils

Worksheet: Getting to know your essential oils

Module 3 textbook

Module 3 audios

Introduction to Module 4

Learning outcomes of Module 4

4.1 Introduction to making oils and serums

4.2 Recipe file: Facial oils and serums

Demonstration: Rejuvenating Facial Elixir

4.3 Recipe file: Body and massage oils

Demonstration: Body Oil

Activity: Make an oil or serum

Module 4 textbook

Introduction to Module 5

Learning outcomes of Module 5

5.1 Introduction to making balms

5.2 Recipe file: Facial, lip and cleansing balms

Demonstration: Protective Lip Balm

5.3 Recipe file: Body balms and salves

Demonstration: Rescue Balm

5.4 Troubleshooting balms

Activity: Make a balm

Module 5 textbook

Introduction to Module 6

Learning outcomes of Module 6

6.1 Introduction to making whipped body butter

6.2 Recipe file: Whipped body butter

Demonstration: Lemongrass Foot Butter

Activity: Making a whipped body butter

6.3 Introduction to making lotion bars

6.4 Recipe file: Lotion bars

Demonstration: Mandarin and Cocoa Butter Lotion Bar

Activity: Make a lotion bar

6.5 Troubleshooting body butters and lotion bars

Module 6 textbook

Introduction to Module 7

Learning outcomes of Module 7

7.1 Introduction to making toners, spritzers and gels

7.2 Recipe file: Toners, spritzers and gels

Demonstration: Refreshing Peppermint Spritz

Demonstration: Soothing Chamomile Eye Gel

Activity: Make a toner, spritzer or gel

Module 7 textbook

Introduction to Module 8

Learning outcomes of Module 8

8.1 Introduction to making creams and lotions

8.2 Recipe file: Lotions and creams for body, hands and feet

Demonstration: Beauty Sleep Body Cream

8.3 Recipe file: Facial creams and lotions

Demonstration: Geranium and Bergamot Facial Lotion

8.4 Adapting creams and lotions

8.5 Troubleshooting creams and lotions

Activity: Make a cream or lotion

Module 8 textbook

Introduction to Module 9

Learning outcomes of Module 9

9.1 Introduction to making face masks

9.2 Recipe file: Face masks

Demonstration: Detoxifying Face Mask

9.3 Introduction to making body and shower scrubs

9.4 Recipe File: Body and shower scrubs

Demonstration: Lemongrass Shower Scrub Bars

9.5 Introduction to making exfoliating lotions

9.6 Recipe file: Exfoliating lotions

Demonstration: Gentle Exfoliating Lotion

Activity: Make a mask or scrub

Module 9 textbook

Bath Treats eBook

Demonstration: Rose Bath Bomb

Guidance

Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products

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