Discover a selection of natural surfactants that are used to create foaming products. In this class you’ll learn to formulate two popular types of surfactant-based products: face washes and body washes. This bonus includes:
- An introduction to the science of surfactants.
- A selection of gentle, natural surfactants choices (so you can avoid harsh surfactants such as SLS).
- How to formulate face and body washes that are both mild and effective
This class is provided as a bonus class when you enroll on our Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation. It is not available for purchase separately.
Course curriculum
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Module 1: The Science of Surfactants
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1.1 The Science of Surfactants
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1.2 Surfactant Types
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1.3 Natural Surfactant Options
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Surfactants Chart
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1.4 Surfactant Active Matter
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Surfactant Active Matter Calculator
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Video: How to use the active matter calculator
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Download: Module 1 Textbook
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Module 2: Formulating Surfactant-Based Face and Body Washes
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2.1 Formulating Surfactant-based Face and Body Washes
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Download: Module 2 Textbook
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Module 3: Face and Body Wash Formulas
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3.1 Introduction to Face and Body Wash Formulas
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3.2 Example Formulations: Lemon and Papaya Body Wash
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Demonstration: Lemon and Papaya Body Wash
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3.3 Example Formulations: Pomegranate and Geranium Face Wash for Oily Skin
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3.4 Example Formulations: Pomegranate and Geranium Face Wash for Dry Skin
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Download: Product Development Brief - Face and Body Washes
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Download: Module 3 Textbook
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