School of Natural Skincare FAQ

I would like to know about natural preservatives
We consider learning about preservatives an integral part of cosmetic formulating and therefore include it in every product making course we have rather ...
Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Do you offer scholarship/funding?
While we don’t offer scholarships or funding, we aim to make our courses as accessible as possible by offering payment plans, allowing you to spread the ...
Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Do you teach how to make skin whitening/lightening products
In our courses you can learn how to create cosmetics to help lighten or brighten hyperpigmentation and create a more even skin tone. Cosmetic products wi...
Wed, 28 Oct, 2020 at 3:09 AM
Do you have a soap making course?
We have two soapmaking courses that have been developed by cosmetic scientists and teach you step-by-step how to formulate soap like a professional. ...
Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Do your courses cover sunscreen?
We do not cover sunscreens in our courses as we do not recommend that you make DIY sunscreens. They are a very different type of product that require rig...
Tue, 1 Sep, 2020 at 3:21 AM
What weight measurements do you use?/I’m confused about weighing in grams
The professional way to write a cosmetic "recipe" is as a formula which is written in percentages. This is the way we teach in our formulation ...
Tue, 1 Sep, 2020 at 3:38 AM
What is the duration of your courses? How long will they take me to complete?
Our courses are self-paced, which means you can complete them as quickly or slowly as you wish. The time it will take you to complete the courses will de...
Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 11:16 AM
What is the difference between the Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products and the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation?
The key difference between the Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products and the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation is that the Certificate in...
Tue, 3 Dec, 2024 at 8:54 PM
What is the difference between the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation and the Advanced Certificate in High-Performance Serum Formulation?
There are quite a few differences between the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation and the Advanced Certificate in High-Performance Serum Formulation....
Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 5:00 PM
What does the online classroom look like?
Wondering what it is like inside our online classroom? Come on a tour here:  https://vimeo.com/464277652/223db6ddb1
Thu, 1 Dec, 2022 at 4:52 AM