Beginners Course in Natural Skin Care
A One-Day course with Kolbjorn Borseth
Overview:
Students of this one-day intensive course will receive practical experience in making skin care products as well an introduction to some essential theory and principles. Students will receive The Aromantic Guide to Making your Own Natural Skin, Hair and Body Care Products as part of the course material, consisting of 135 recipes and a wealth of important information on the basic raw materials that are used. In addition to the information published in this book, Kolbjorn shares several 'insider-secrets' that are not published in any of the Aromantic literature. The products that you will make are professionally made and can be used for your own use or sold to your therapy clients or in commercially to the public. A comprehensive range of course materials are provided for each student and several products made during the practical sessions are for students to take home.
Note: this course can be attended without first having to attend any of our other courses.
Who will benefit from attending this course?
- This course serves as a foundation for those interested in developing their knowledge either through further courses or by studying at home using Aromantic's books and publications. For others, the Beginners Course is a great way to get-started with a new hobby purely for pleasure without the need for further commitment.
- Beauty therapists/salons/aromatherapists/cosmetologists (US) and others who work in the field of healing or complementary medicine who want to enhance the service they provide to their clients with an add-on service of providing tailor-made products or who want to create their own range of spa products to sell to the public.
"My favourite aspect of this course] Hands on aspect – especially realising how easy it is to make these products"
Brona McGee, Scotland
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Course Contents:
 Theory session:
The day begins with an introduction to skin care products and raw materials used in cosmetic making. Kolbjorn explains the historical usage of fats, oils and waxes (e.g. olive oil, shea butter, etc) in different cultures. Comparisons are made between the damaging use of minerals in skin-care products and the many benefits of using vegetable oils and fats.
Kolbjorn covers the use of fatty acids and stresses the importance of knowing which ones to avoid for particular skin types and conditions.
Students learn about the most important vegetable oils and fats used in different skin products such as:
- moisturisers
- ointments
- gels
- eczema creams
- psoriasis creams
Students receive several recipes and hand-outs that they can take home detailing how to tailor-make these products for specific skin types and conditions using natural materials, such as:
- Shea Butter
- Macadamia Nut Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Apricot Kernel Oil
- Peach Kernel Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Borage Oil
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Thistle / Safflower Oil
Practical session:
Following the demonstration by Kolbjorn of making a moisturising cream, questions can be asked before the students are divided into groups of 4 per table. Each group makes 200ml of cream which can be fragranced with essential oil. Students are able to take home 2 x 25ml jars of cream each.
After lunch the same procedure is followed, this time making two different types of shampoo, followed by two types of gel and finally lip balms. Each student may take home 5 different lip balms that they have prepared during the course.
The day is completed with a Questions & Answers session and the handing out of certificates.
NOTE: Before learning how to make a product Kolbjorn will discuss the benefits of the product and demonstrate the exact utensils and raw materials required. ALL raw materials and utensils are provided and students usually work in groups of 4 per table. A printed hand-out of the recipe and technique is also given to each student at the beginning of making any product. This enables the student to focus upon the 'hands-on' aspect of the session and ensures that each participant leaves with a complete set of notes and recipes for future reference.
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What you receive as a participant on this course:
- 2 x 25ml jars of moisturising creams for dry skin
- 1 x 50 ml bottle of dry hair shampoo with conditioner
- 1 x 50 ml bottle of greasy hair shampoo with conditioner
- 2 x 25ml jars of aloe vera gel products, 2 x out of these 3: eye gels, tea tree gel or after-sun gel
- 5 lip balms
- You will also receive our The Aromantic Guide to Making your Own Natural Skin, Hair and Body Care Productscontaining over 135 recipes for skin toners, cleansers, exfoliators, creams, gels, lip balms, ointments, sun creams, lotions, massage oils, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, face masks and tooth pastes. This also includes information about raw materials and natural perfumes. This 97-page book is packed with information, recipes and step-by-step methods so that you can make your own natural, tailor-made products, whether for your friends, family or therapy clients.
- A Completion Certificate will be handed out after successfully completing the course.
Note: this course can be attended without first having to attend any of our other courses.
Course Schedule
09:45 Registration
10:00 Historic use of fats, oils and waxes
10:30 How to tailor-make your own skin care products. Vegetable oils and fats.
11:30 Tea Break
11:45 We make CREAMS
13:00 Lunch
14:00 We make SHAMPOOS
15:00 Tea Break
15:15 We make GELS
15:50 We make LIP BALMS
17:00 Questions & Feedback. Certificates handed out.
17:15 Course Ends
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