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

    1. 1.1 The Science of Surfactants

    2. 1.2 Surfactant Types

    3. 1.3 Natural Surfactant Options

    4. Surfactants Chart

    5. 1.4 Surfactant Active Matter

    6. Surfactant Active Matter Calculator

    7. Video: How to use the active matter calculator

    8. Download: Module 1 Textbook

    1. 2.1 Formulating Surfactant-based Face and Body Washes

    2. Download: Module 2 Textbook

    1. 3.1 Introduction to Face and Body Wash Formulas

    2. 3.2 Example Formulations: Lemon and Papaya Body Wash

    3. Demonstration: Lemon and Papaya Body Wash

    4. 3.3 Example Formulations: Pomegranate and Geranium Face Wash for Oily Skin

    5. 3.4 Example Formulations: Pomegranate and Geranium Face Wash for Dry Skin

    6. Download: Product Development Brief - Face and Body Washes

    7. Download: Module 3 Textbook

About this course

  • $497.00
  • 17 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content