Organic Formulations Book

Did you know: formulating organic cosmetics is more than just putting a few organic cosmetic ingredients into a product formulation? There are actually very strict organic formulation guidelines you must adhere to, if you want to get your organic formula certified organic with any organic certifier.

Learn how to put together organic formulations and become a specialist in organic cosmetic science! This advanced organic formulation book has been developed for those with a foundation of cosmetic science and formulation knowledge, and provides a comprehensive coverage of organic cosmetic science rules from various organic certifying organisations around the world. It provides multiple organic formulation examples along with step-by-step instructions on how to ensure compliance of the organic cosmetic ingredients you want to use, and organic formulation compositions you are developing. 

It provides tips and techniques to ensure appropriate stability, efficacy and aesthetic performance of organic cosmetic formulations to help enhance your organic product developments and meet consumer expectations. It also provides several organic cosmetic formulations to help you get started straight away and/or build on, for more unique organic personal care developments. The organic formulations guide covers essential organic cosmetic compliance and organic cosmetic formulating techniques as well as:

• cosmetic raw material evaluation and selection processes to ensure organic cosmetic compliance with your selected organic certifier/s
• how to select the right cosmetic preservatives, gums, lipids, emulsifiers and/or surfactants for your organic cosmetic formulation to meet certifier requirements
• cosmetic ingredient selection to enhance stability and aesthetic properties of your organic cosmetic formulation developments
• practical organic cosmetic formulations with established stability, performance and aesthetic properties so you can see the learning in practice and get started with organic cosmetic developments straight away
• 39 different organic formulation guides and examples so you can see the learning in practice, and get formulating organic skincare and organic haircare products straigth away! 

*This organic formulation book is self-training, so won’t include trainer's support if you have further questions.

• Organic formulation principles
• Organic formulation definitions
• COSMOS organic & natural certification requirements
• NaTrue organic & natural certification requirements
• Australian Standard AS6000
• Other organic certifiers in Europe
• Certified organic in Japan
• Certified organic in USA
• Other International organic certification
• Cleaning and sanitation for organic cosmetic products

• Impact of going organic on formulation development
• Organic cosmetic ingredient limitations
• Organic formulation issues
• Generally permitted natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and their considerations
• Cosmetic preservatives for organic formulas
• Cosmetic gums and thickeners for organic formulas

• Formulation issues with organic products
• Issues with formulating to an organic brief
• Issues with organic formula stability
• Developing the organic formula
• Preliminary development steps for organic formulas
• Specific development steps for organic formulas
• Formulating organic cleansing products
• Organic soaps – traditional bar or liquid type
• Organic foaming cleansers
• Organic crème cleansers and exfoliants
• Formulating organic toners
• Formulating organic hydrating mists
• Formulating organic micellar waters
• Formulating organic masks