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Welcome to Formula Botanica
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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5 Types of Organic Facial Serum Formulations
Updated: 26.11.24 Have you ever wondered what exactly a facial serum is and why it’s so popular in skincare routines? You’re not alone—this is a question we frequently get from skincare formulators within our global community. With so many types of facial serums flooding the market, it’s easy to see why there’s confusion about what these products are supposed to […]
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 […]
Podcast 241: Is Big Beauty falling behind?
Is mainstream beauty innovation dying out? According to recent data, only 46% of beauty launches in 2024 were truly new products—compared to 66% just a decade ago. The beauty industry’s biggest players, once known for constant, flashy new releases, seem to be losing their momentum. But what’s really behind this slowdown, and how will it impact the future of beauty? […]
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