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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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So you can confidently start your own organic skincare brand anywhere in the world.
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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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Niacinamide: the formulator’s ultimate guide to vitamin B3
Welcome to your ultimate guide to niacinamide, the trending skincare ingredient that everyone is talking about! As a cosmetic active, niacinamide has quickly risen to stardom—and for plenty of good reasons. With proven effectiveness across a range of skin concerns, widespread availability, affordability, and a stellar safety profile, niacinamide is a true standout in the world of skincare. Add to […]
The Formulator’s Guide to Squalene and Squalane
Are you confused by the difference between squalene and squalane? Our formulator’s guide has the answer, as well as a serum formulation to try them in.
Podcast 244: The forgotten pillar of sustainability
When we think of sustainability in beauty, we often picture eco-friendly packaging or organic ingredients. But have you ever stopped to consider the people behind the products? In this week’s episode of Green Beauty Conversations, host Lorraine Dallmeier—Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist, and CEO of Formula Botanica—unpacks the often-overlooked cornerstone of sustainability: ethical supply chains. Building on last week’s inspiring discussion with […]
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