School of Natural Skincare International
Course Curriculum
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Module 1: Creating professional haircare formulations
65:25
Introduction to Module 1
Module 1 Learning outcomes
1.1 Cosmetics: definitions, categories and regulations
1.2 Your brand values and formulating to a standard
Chart: Natural and organic certification bodies
Chart: Niche standards (Vegan, Fairtrade, Cruelty Free)
Download charts: Organic, Natural and Niche Certification Standards
Worksheet: Brand values worksheet
Activity: Complete the Brand Values Worksheet
1.3 Types of haircare formula
1.4 What is a formula?
Worksheet: Formulation Worksheet
1.5 Perfecting your formula
Worksheet: Formulation Comparison Worksheet
1.6 Using a product development brief
Worksheet: Product development brief
Activity: Complete a Product Development Brief
1.7 Using a benchmark
Worksheet: Benchmark product analysis
Activity: Complete a Benchmark Product Analysis
1.8 Sensory Evaluation
Example: Sensory product evaluation worksheet
Worksheet: Sensory product evaluation worksheet
Activity: Complete a Sensory Product Evaluation
Module 1 Textbook
Module 1 Audio files
Module 1 Quiz
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Module 2: Hair biology and hair type
54:15
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Module 3: Lab skills, equipment and packaging
87:05
Introduction to Module 3
Module 3 Learning outcomes
3.1.1 Equipment: home lab/small scale
Equipment list
3.1.2 Equipment: professional lab setting
3.1.3 Equipment: scaling up and manufacturing
3.2 Good manufacturing practice (GMP)
Template: Ingredient log
Download: Ingredient log
Activity: Start Keeping an Ingredient Log
3.3 Lab techniques and skills
Demonstration: Sanitizing your equipment
3.4 Testing and adjusting pH
Demonstration: Caring for and calibrating a pH meter
Demonstration: Measuring and adjusting pH
3.5 Calculating batch sizes
Batch calculator
Worksheet: Calculating a batch
Activity: Calculating a batch
3.6 How to choose packaging
Module 3 Textbook
Module 3 Audio files
Module 3 Quiz
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Module 4: Shampoo theory and the science of surfactants
66:18
Introduction to Module 4
Module 4 Learning outcomes
4.1 Shampoos: an introduction
4.2 The structure of a shampoo formulation
4.3 The science of surfactants
4.4 Types of surfactant in haircare
Explanation: Surfactants for haircare chart
Chart: Surfactants for haircare
Download: Surfactants for haircare chart
4.5 Calculating active matter
How to use the active matter calculator
Active matter calculator
Download: Active matter calculator
Activity: Calculating active matter
Answers: Calculating active matter activity
Module 4 Textbook
Module 4 Audio files
Module 4 Quiz
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Module 5: Additional haircare ingredients
76:34
Introduction to Module 5
Module 5 Learning outcomes
5.1 Classification of ingredients
5.2 Thickeners
Chart: Thickeners
Download: Thickeners chart
5.3 Conditioning ingredients
5.4 Preservatives and chelators
Chart: Natural preservatives
Chart: Chelators
Download: Preservatives and chelators charts
5.5 Pearlizers, fragrance and colorants
5.6 Active ingredients: vitamins, cosmeceuticals, plant extracts
5.7 pH adjusters
5.8 Clays, powders and exfoliants
5.9 Researching ingredients
BONUS: Solubilizers experiment and report
Surfactants and emulsifiers for haircare
5.10 Buying ingredients: Ingredient starter list
Global supplier list
Activity: Researching where to buy your ingredients
Spreadsheet: Buying ingredients (your research)
Download: Buying ingredients (your research)
Module 5 Textbook
Module 5 Audio files
Module 5 Quiz
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Module 6: Formulating and making shampoos
182:07
Introduction to Module 6
Module 6 Learning outcomes
6.1 Formulating different types of shampoo
6.2 Formulating shampoo for different hair types
6.3 Formulating regular shampoo
Demonstration: Making regular shampoo
6.4 Formulating clarifying shampoo
6.5 Formulating daily use shampoo
6.6 Formulating conditioning/2-in-1 shampoo
6.7 Formulating anti-dandruff shampoo
Demonstration: Making anti-dandruff shampoo
6.8 Formulating solid shampoo bars
6.8.1 Formulation example: solid shampoo bars
Demonstration: Making solid shampoo bars
6.9 Formulating your own shampoo
Worksheet: Liquid Shampoo Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
Worksheet: Solid Shampoo Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
Activity: Formulating your own shampoo
6.10 Troubleshooting shampoos
Module 6 Textbook
Module 6 Audio files
Module 6 Quiz
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Module 7: Conditioner theory and the science of emulsification
38:21
Introduction to Module 7
Module 7 Learning outcomes
7.1 Conditioners: an introduction
7.2 The structure of a conditioner formulation
Activity: Deciphering a conditioner INCI list
Answers: Deciphering a conditioner INCI list
7.3 Creating emulsions
7.4 Emulsifiers and polymers for haircare
Chart: Emulsifiers and polymers in haircare
Chart: Emulsifier usage rates
Download: Emulsifier charts
Module 7 Textbook
Module 7 Audio files
Module 7 Quiz
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Module 8: Formulating and making conditioners
159:02
Introduction to Module 8
Module 8 Learning outcomes
8.1 Formulating different types of conditioner
8.2 Formulating conditioners for different hair types
8.3 Formulating rinse-off conditioner
Demonstration: Making a rinse-off conditioner
8.4 Formulating leave-in conditioner
Demonstration: Making leave-in conditioner
8.5 Formulating intense conditioner
8.6 Formulating detangling spray
Demonstration: Making detangling spray
8.7 Formulating co-wash
8.8 Formulating solid conditioner bars
8.8.1 Formulation example: solid conditioner bar
Demonstration: Making a solid conditioner bar
8.9 Formulating your own conditioners
Worksheet: Conditioner Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
Worksheet: Solid Conditioner Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
Activity: Formulating your own conditioner
8.10 Troubleshooting conditioners
Module 8 Textbook
Module 8 Audio files
Module 8 Quiz
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Module 9: Formulating and making hair treatments and styling products
153:15
Introduction to Module 9
Module 9 Learning outcomes
9.1 Hair treatments and styling products: an introduction
9.2 Formulating hair oil
9.3 Formulating anhydrous hair mask/butter
Demonstration: Making a hair mask/butter
9.4 Formulating hair wax
9.5 Formulating anti-frizz spray
9.6 Formulating dry shampoo
Demonstration: Making dry shampoo
9.7 Formulating clay based mask
9.8 Formulating Ayurvedic shampoo
9.9 Formulating scalp scrub
Demonstration: Making scalp scrub
9.10 Formulating scalp serum
9.11 Formulating hair gel
9.12 Formulating salt spray
Demonstration: Making salt spray
9.13 Formulating heat protection spray
9.14 Formulating your own hair treatments and styling products
Worksheet: Powdered Products Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
Worksheet: Anhydrous Products Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
Worksheet: Gel-based Products Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
Worksheet: Water-based Products Product Development Brief and Formulation Worksheet
Activity: Formulating your own hair treatment and styling products
9.15 Troubleshooting hair treatments and styling products
Module 9 Textbook
Module 9 Audio files
Module 9 Quiz
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Module 10: Cosmetic regulations and product testing
Introduction to Module 10
Module 10 Learning outcomes
10.1 Overview: selling your products legally
Activity: Start keeping a manufacturing log
Template: Manufacturing log/batch file
Download: Manufacturing log/batch file
10.2 Cosmetic product testing
10.3 Cosmetic regulations by country
Australia cosmetic regulations
Canada cosmetic regulations
EU / UK cosmetic regulations
India cosmetic regulations
New Zealand cosmetic regulations
South Africa cosmetic regulations
USA cosmetic regulations
10.4 IFRA guidelines and calculating allergen levels
IFRA Standards
IFRA classes
Example: IFRA Conformity Certificate
Example: Allergen certificate
Module 10 Textbook
BONUS: Guide to organic certification
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