one-day course

make your own natural skin-care products

venue: Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh

Why make your own skin-care products when you can buy them? Well, to start with, many commercial producers use harsh chemical additives and preservatives, and the raw materials used are often derived from sources that are ethically and ecologically unsound — usually to meet the demands for standardisation set by the cosmetics industry.

Also, by producing your own, you can be sure of exactly what they are made of, including the quality of the raw ingredients used. You will know precisely how they have been produced, how fresh they are, and that they are totally free from adulteration. Finally, making your own skin-care products is a fascinating process in its own right, and one that is always thoroughly rewarding.

The aim of the course is to provide an easy, step-by-step guide to making your own skin-care products from raw materials — for both personal and therapeutic application.

The course is run by Madelaine Stuckey of Natural Empathy, a natural and organic skin care company based in the North East.

Students will learn the benefits of natural skincare and have the opportunity to make some of their own.

Morning - theory

An exploration of the ingredients used in organic beauty products and their effects on the body. Ingredients covered include vegetable oils, floral waters, essential oils and butters.

Afternoon - practical session

We demonstrate how to make a moisturiser; make your own lip balm, massage oil, bath salts.

All students will receive

  • comprehensive course notes
  • hands-on practice
  • recipes to make their own skin care products at home
  • products they have made on the day to take home

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:
  

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arrive:
  
for a 10am prompt start
depart:
  
after the course finishes at 5pm
directions:
  
click here for a map and directions to Gorgie City Farm
what to bring:
  
work clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch (if you're not using the cafe)
let us know:
  
if you have any special needs
price:
  
£75 (this includes £15 for materials for products to take home)
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
  
bring a packed lunch or you can get lunch at the cafe
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 


following course handouts and putting finished products into containers


 

 

 

 

 

 


 


good clean fun: blending together beeswax, vegetable oil and 6 different essential oils to make decongestant ointments




 

 

 

 

 

 


a range of home-made products and raw materials, including hand cream and gel, beeswax and vegetable oils