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We are the leading online teaching institution for organic formulation and indie beauty entrepreneurship and we are on a mission to teach the world to formulate. We empower our students with the skills to change their lives through organic skincare and haircare. Formulating organic cosmetics with plants, flowers and herbs is an amazing, empowering skill that anyone can learn. Let us teach you how to become a formulator.
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Empower yourself by becoming a professional organic skincare formulator and create beautiful botanical lotions, serums and balms to use yourself or to sell. Become part of the global green beauty movement, embracing naturals, wellness and sustainability. Enrol with Formula Botanica to receive an online education in organic skincare and haircare formulation.
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Our thousands of graduates lead the global green beauty movement. Their customers love their beautiful botanical serums, balms, toners, cleansers and lotions. You too can create an indie beauty business that impacts on the world around you, creates a life you love and teaches people about the benefits of natural ingredients.
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The Global Organic Beauty Industry will be worth $54bn by 2027.
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Collagen: Does it really work for the skin?
As a formulator, you’re likely no stranger to collagen. Often hailed as the ultimate key to youthful, radiant skin in mainstream media, this essential protein serves as the skin’s structural backbone, delivering strength and elasticity. However, as we age, collagen production declines, leading to the inevitable signs of ageing. Recently, a surge of online claims suggests that collagen-infused skincare products […]
How to make a soothing bi-phase cleanser
Did you know that your skin faces countless stressors every day? Pollution, harsh weather, and even makeup can leave it feeling irritated and out of balance. That’s why today, I’m excited to show you how to make a soothing bi-phase cleanser that helps calm and nurture your skin. This gentle cleanser not only lifts away makeup and dirt but also […]
Podcast 239: How one Indonesian island community is conserving wildlife through coconut oil
As the beauty industry faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, one pressing question emerges: can producing coconut oil truly help conserve wildlife and support local communities? Picture an island where the rainforest flourishes, providing sanctuary for endangered species and vibrant ecosystems. On the Indonesian island of Simeulue, over 500 smallholder farmers are proving that sustainable coconut oil production is […]
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