Suitable for: Beginners What is it? Our Membership Site Pre-Requisites: None Time: 2 hours per month Content: Monthly Mini Labs + Lab Libraries Monthly Membership: £49/month (British Pounds) Annual Membership £490/year (British Pounds) Includes 2 months free To be determined. We are working with CPD UK, who accredit all of the Mini Labs. Through our CDP accreditation, members now receive a CPD certificate and badge for each completed Mini Lab. With our CPD accreditation, you can display proof of completing our professional training, and receive well-deserved recognition for your effort and hard work on furthering your formulation skills, knowledge and career. Each month we create a mini course called a Mini Lab, which focuses on either a formulation, ingredients or business topic. Within each Mini Lab, you receive a Lab Lecture, several Lab Lessons, a Lab Mission workbook and a Lab Masterclass, to help you master that month’s topic. Solid cleansers are taking the beauty world by storm and in this Mini Lab, we hope to inspire you to start experimenting with these versatile and fun formulas! Included with your Lab membership Natural make-up formulation is an exciting skill many in our community want to master. After years of R&D we are delighted to be teaching our first make-up Mini Lab on the topic of natural lipstick formulation using only plant pigments. Included with your Lab membership Vitamin C is one of the most used skincare ingredients in the industry. In this Mini Lab, you will learn about the effects of vitamin C on the skin, the different types of vitamin C derivatives available to us as natural formulators and tips and tricks for formulating with it directly from our Education team. Included with your Lab membership We focus on the formulation of cream deodorants to keep your underarms feeling fresh and soft! You will learn about the science of sweat and deodorants, will be introduced to a few ingredients plus learn about their mechanism of action. Included with your Lab membership Learn about Centella Asiatica, an ingredient that is having its moment in the beauty industry spotlight, thanks to its soothing and calming properties. Included with your Lab membership In this Mini Lab, you will learn about the key role that the skin plays in the immune system and importantly some of the common triggers of different kinds of irritation or allergies. Included with your Lab membership Learn to make one of the most fun formulations of the moment! Oleogels are taking the beauty world by storm and once you start making these versatile formulas you won’t want to stop. Included with your Lab membership In this Mini Lab, we take a deep dive into the history and uses of one of the most expensive and coveted fragrance ingredients in the world, Sandalwood. Included with your Lab membership Study bakuchiol, the exciting botanical ingredient that has the industry buzzing. Learn its mechanisms on the skin, why it’s called the natural alternative to retinol and find out how to formulate with this on-trend ingredient. Included with your Lab membership Learn about the fascinating world of the skin’s microbiome, a vast array of microorganisms that are found on and in our bodies. Discover how the skin microbiome relates to cosmetics and how to formulate products that are microbiome-friendly. Included with your Lab membership Learn about the aroma-chemistry of essential oils, study extraction methods and research 10 on-trend essential oils you should be working with right now. Use our latest research to harness essential oils’ potential for your formulations. Included with your Lab membership In this Mini Lab, we teach you about the sustainability and diversity of marine ingredients and what benefits they can bring to cosmetic products. Included with your Lab membership CBD is one of the hottest trends in beauty right now and the market is predicted to bring in £731 million in sales by 2024. Study cannabidiols and research the complexities of formulating with CBD and cannabis plant materials. Included with your Lab membership Create all natural blushers in this Mini Lab! You will learn how to make your own oil-based blusher formulations using plant pigments. Also, we look at the art of colour mixing, so you can create your own personalised colour palette! Included with your Lab membership Peptides are everywhere in the beauty industry. Many formulations make claims about the benefits of peptides, but do they live up to their hype? In this Mini Lab, we’re doing a deep dive into the topic of peptides so you feel confident formulating with them and understand how they work. Included with your Lab membership Weighing and measuring are both key skills for any organic formulator, that is why we take a deep dive into the hows and whys of weighing ingredients and calculating formulas in this Mini Lab. Study packaging and weight legalities. Included with your Lab membership In this Mini Lab, you will understand the importance of repurposing food waste materials and why some of them can be transformed into amazing cosmetic ingredients. As some might say: From garbage to glamour! Included with your Lab membership Content increases visibility, establishes authority and helps build trust with your customers. But so many indie brand owners do not utilise this powerful tool. Learn how to create a content strategy that works. Study what types of content you should create. Included with your Lab membership Lamellar emulsions have some key unique differences compared to other emulsions and are great for sensitive skin because they mimic the skin’s natural structure. Study the beneficial properties of lamellar emulsions and explore some of the available emulsifiers on the market. Included with your Lab membership With over 120 billion units of packaging produced by the beauty industry each year, everyone is talking about the zero waste movement and how to innovate in packaging. Study bioplastics and how to conduct a packaging life cycle analysis. Included with your Lab membership Every formulator needs to understand how to work with and understand the topic of pH. In this Mini Lab, we go deeper into this complex topic and ensure you are up to speed with the latest techniques in testing and modifying the pH of your formulations. Included with your Lab membership Do you struggle with researching botanical ingredients? Do you know where to find accurate and relevant information when studying your botanicals? This Mini Lab will help you sort fact from fiction when it comes to the latest natural ingredients research. Included with your Lab membership Botanical oils are one of the key foundation ingredients for any organic cosmetic formulator. With hundreds of carrier oils available to choose from, this Mini Lab looks at the latest information on comedogenicity as well as how to source sustainable botanical oils. Included with your Lab membership Rainforest ingredients are on-trend and can be found in many of the products we use daily, from food to cosmetics. In this Mini Lab, we take a look at some of the key factors you need to consider when sourcing these ingredients, including the environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainability. Included with your Lab membership In this Mini Lab, we look at some of the recent changes Instagram has made and how you as an indie beauty entrepreneur can grow on the platform. This is one of our most requested business topics and this Included with your Lab membership Stories are a universal language, in fact, brands that tell stories are more likely to be remembered and to capture consumer attention. As an indie beauty entrepreneur, you can tap into the power of storytelling to spread the message about your products, your brand mission and boost your own profile. Included with your Lab membership Tester feedback can help you at all stages of your formulation journey, from developing a product to marketing it. We talk you through the many ways you can gather and use tester feedback in this Mini Lab. Included with your Lab membership There are over 400 million Pinterest users worldwide and the platform is very popular for indie beauty. Learn from the social media expertise of the Formula Botanica team with expert guest input to provide you with a best practice guide to making the most of Pinterest. Included with your Lab membership In this Mini Lab, we will give you all the inside tips and tricks from the Formula Botanica social media team on how you can use this tool, to network, grow your business and practice important key skills such as your “Elevator pitch” and being visible! Included with your Lab membership In this Mini Lab, we encourage you to think about beauty branding differently. Branding goes beyond your logo, your font and your brand colours. We’ll teach you how to find and work with a designer to create your on-trend indie beauty brand. Included with your Lab membership We will help you reflect on some key points within your mindset that may be holding you back from achieving your goals. Learn how to take action, as well as to acknowledge and work on any stumbling blocks in your mindset. Included with your Lab membership Formula Botanica releases a new Mini Lab every month, tackling a trending topic in formulation, botanical ingredients research or indie beauty entrepreneurship. Included with your Lab membership Included with your Lab membership Included with your Lab membership Included with your Lab membership Included with your Lab membership Included with your Lab membership Included with your Lab membership Refer to our info-packed lab libraries to research ingredients, read equipment reviews and follow our expert formulations. Our ingredients library is the ultimate resource for the organic formulator. Access our ingredients library to view our in-depth natural ingredient profiles. Grab a formulation notebook and try some of the fantastic beginner, intermediate and expert organic formulations created by our Formula Botanica tutors in the formulation library. Read our equipment guides, reviews and expert insights to help you find the right equipment for your formulating journey in our equipment library. Our members-only Facebook group is made up of 1,000+ skilled and generous formulators and indie beauty entrepreneurs who are ready to answer ALL your indie beauty trend questions at any time, day or night. Formula Botanica has created an exclusive members-only community for its prospective, current and past students to receive VIP monthly training in organic formulation, botanical ingredients research and beauty entrepreneurship. The Lab at Formula Botanica welcomes all formulators, researchers and entrepreneurs, of any ability, who all want to change their life through green beauty. The Lab is an online members’ hub, where you’ll connect with the best in the industry. Learn from the Formula Botanica team, as well as our regular special guest speakers. Once you become a lab member, our monthly mini courses help you embrace your passion for formulation, plants and indie beauty business. Our monthly mini courses, or mini labs, will offer you the perfect platform for getting started as an organic formulator and beauty entrepreneur. You’ll receive monthly online lectures, lessons, workbooks and live Q&As with experts in formulation, ingredients research and business skills. Think of our mini labs as bite-sized monthly training courses to support you on your journey as a formulator and entrepreneur. Improve your formulation skills, ingredients research and business plans. We add new pre-recorded and live lab lectures and lessons monthly and include contributions from our own expert team at Formula Botanica, as well as experts all throughout the industry, to inform and inspire. Our lab lectures and lessons will help you on your formulation and beauty business journey. Use our lab libraries to gain access to the information you need in order to design your natural formulations and research your favourite green beauty ingredients. Our team of technical advisers at Formula Botanica has spent years researching these ingredients and tools for you, so you don’t have to. We’re proud of our amazing community – and we want to invite you to be part of it! Once you become a member at the lab at Formula Botanica, we’ll welcome you into our private networking group on Facebook, where you’ll be able to be part of a community of formulators and beauty entrepreneurs around the world.
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30+ Mini Labs
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The Solid Cleanser Mini Lab
The Natural Lipstick Mini Lab
The Vitamin C Mini Lab
The Cream Deodorant Mini Lab
The Centella Mini Lab
The Sensitive Skin Mini Lab
The Oleogel Mini Lab
The Sustainable Sandalwood Mini Lab
The Bakuchiol Mini Lab
The Microbiome Mini Lab
The Essential Oils Mini Lab
The Marine Ingredients Mini Lab
The CBD & Hemp Mini Lab
The Natural Blusher Mini Lab
The Natural Peptides Mini Lab
The Weights and Measures Mini Lab
The Upcycled Ingredient Mini Lab
The Content Creation Mini Lab
The Lamellar Emulsions Mini Lab
The Packaging Innovation Mini Lab
The pH Mini Lab
The Natural Ingredients Mini Lab
The Botanical Oils Mini Lab
The Rainforest Ingredients Mini Lab
The Instagram Mini Lab
The Storytelling Mini Lab
The Tester Feedback Mini Lab
The Pinterest Mini Lab
The Club House Mini Lab
The Branding your Beauty Business Mini Lab
Skincare Entrepreneur Mindset Mini Lab
+ New Mini Labs Every Month
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If you’re an existing Formula Botanica student, you’ll know that our courses have everything you need to achieve your formulation goals but when you add the lab, we’ll keep you to up to date with your skills.
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If you’re a Formula Botanica graduate, The Lab offers you Continuing Professional Development opportunities and new ideas for your formulations or business so you can stay up to date with the indie beauty industry.
YOUR LAB MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES…
MONTHLY MINI LABS
Gain access to bite-sized monthly lessons on formulation, ingredient and business topics.
LAB LIBRARIES
Use our detailed botanical ingredient profiles, equipment guides and sample formulations.
LIVE MASTERCLASSES
Learn new skills from experts in the Formula Botanica Team, as well as our VIP guest lab lecturers.
LAB LECTURES
Watch our interviews, formulation videos or detailed lectures on topics that inspire and motivate.
LAB QUIZZES
Download your monthly workbook or take part in a quiz to test your knowledge.
LAB COMMUNITY
Network with the fantastic people who make up the global Formula Botanica community.
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