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The Beginner's Guide To Cosmetic Formulation (eBook)

The Beginner's Guide To Cosmetic Formulation (eBook)

R 149.00
R 149.00
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The Beginner's Guide To Cosmetic Formulation is a digital eBook created for anyone who wants to learn how to formulate cosmetic products from scratch. It walks you through the core principles of formulation, key ingredient types, and essential techniques in a clear, beginner-friendly way. You will learn how to work with percentages, understand pH, and combine ingredients correctly for stable, effective products. It also includes professionally formulated practice recipes so you can build confidence as you learn.

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  • Format: PDF eBook (digital download)
  • Skill Level: Beginner friendly
  • Includes: 9 professionally formulated practice products, plus bonus resources
  • Learning the foundations of cosmetic formulation
  • Understanding cosmetic ingredients and how they function in a formula
  • Building confidence with formulation techniques and home lab setup
  • Practising with step-by-step formulas, from simple to more advanced projects

    This product is suitable for:

  • Beginners who want to start making their own skincare and haircare products
  • DIY makers who want stronger formulation skills and better results
  • Aspiring brand owners who want to understand formulation fundamentals

    • This product is not for:

  • Anyone looking for a printed, physical book
  • Customers wanting pre-made cosmetic products rather than learning materials
  • As a Learning Guide: Read through the chapters in order to build a solid foundation.
  • As a Practical Workbook: Choose a practice formula, gather your ingredients and equipment, and make each product step by step.
  • As a Reference: Revisit chapters like pH and working with percentages while formulating new recipes.

Here is a preview of the chapters:

Chapter 1: The Cosmetic Formulator’s Encyclopedia
Chapter 2: Cosmetic Ingredients
Chapter 3: Formulation Basics
Chapter 4: Formulation Techniques
Chapter 5: pH
Chapter 6: Working With Percentages
Chapter 7: How To Combine Ingredients
Chapter 8: Equipment & Setting Up Your Home Lab
Chapter 9: Formulas
Chapter 10: Cleaning Up
Bonuses: Shopping List, A Certificate Of Completion

Please note that this ebook is in PDF format, it is not a physical book. On purchasing, a download link will be sent to your email (please check your email and spam in case it ends up there). You will then be able to download and read the book on a PDF reader.

  • For digital use only
  • Always follow safe handling practices when working with cosmetic ingredients and equipment
  • Patch test finished products and use appropriate preservatives for water-based formulations

Q: What topics does the eBook cover?
A: It covers formulation basics, ingredients, techniques, pH, percentages, combining ingredients, equipment, home lab setup, formulas, and clean-up.

Q: Are there formulas included to practise with?
A: Yes, there are 9 professionally formulated products, starting with easier formulas and building up to making your own moisturiser.

Q: Are there any extras included?
A: Yes, it includes bonus resources like a shopping list and a certificate of completion.

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