How to choose oils, butters and waxes for cosmetic formulas

 

Do you know:
  • you can't just swap out cosmetic oils, butters and waxes easily?
  • the choice of oils, butters and waxes can have a big impact on how your product spreads?
  • the oils, butters and waxes you use in your cosmetic formulas can alter viscosity?
  • which oils, esters, butters and waxes are totally natural (and which are not)?
  • which oils, butters and waxes can be heated (and which can't)?
  • which oils and butters need antioxidant protection, and what type to use?
 
Choosing the right cosmetic oil, exotic butter, plant wax or combination of these materials, is important for:
  • the cosmetic product form,
  • skin feel,
  • performance,
  • company philosophy 
  • viscosity, and
  • shelf life 

Learn how to pick and choose from 50+ plant oils, esters, triglycerides, butters, waxes, mineral oils and silicones that are easy-to-source. This workshop guides you on the pros and cons, recommended inputs and cosmetic formulation needs of each.

Make confident oil, butter and wax selections

- enrol now!


Start Date: Can be started at any time.

Duration: Approx. 2 hours including research activities + unlimited workshop access. 

Assessment: None.

Course Type: On-Line Workshops. 

Note: This workshop is self-training, so won’t include trainer support if you have further questions.


 
 

HOW TO CHOOSE COSMETIC OILS, BUTTERS AND WAXES WORKSHOP - WHAT YOU GET:

  • Unlimited access to detailed lecture guidance
  • Summary table for 50+ different cosmetic plant oils, esters, triglycerides, butters, waxes, mineral oils and silicones
  • Includes natural and organic cosmetic ingredient choices for a range of different cosmetic formulation types

Do you want to select cosmetic oils, butters and waxes with confidence? Find out, from the experts:

  • a detailed review of 50+ different plant oils, esters, triglycerides, butters, waxes, mineral oils and silicones
  • which cosmetic oils, butters and waxes really are natural and organic, and which aren’t
  • why you might choose certain types of cosmetic oils, exotic butters and plant waxes over others
  • which oils, butters or waxes are not suitable in specific cosmetic formulation types
  • how much of each oil, butter or wax should be used in different cosmetic formulas for best results
  • cosmetic formulation issues with certain oils, butters and waxes
  • which cosmetic oils, butters and waxes work well together, and which are not compatible at all
  • how to make good oil, butter or wax selections specific to your cosmetic formulas

 

Get started now!

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This workshop is designed for home-crafters with basic formulation knowledge.

If you have never formulated before, please start with our Beginners Cosmetic Science workshop series or

If you are looking for professional training, please study our Certificate in Advanced Hair Formulations, Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science or for the most comprehensive training, please study our Diploma of Personal Care Formulation.

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