Over 10% of Australian skincare products are natural or organic
Statista, Skin care market in Australia, 2025
The Introduction to Skincare Product Formulations course is a one-day, hands-on workshop experience that provides you with the ideal first step into the world of cosmetic product formulation. Focusing on natural skincare, this course will teach you the foundational skills needed to formulate skincare products with direct practical guidance and context on the regulations that impact this field, helping you grow from curious to confident.
This course begins with an exploration of basic formulation theory and an exploration of the role of various key ingredients and raw materials that are used in cosmetic products. You will then learn essential safety protocols to protect yourself and others, the basic requirements of cosmetic labelling, and gain experience practicing formulation methods. At the end of the day, you will leave the course with your own handmade cosmetic product and the skills to continue your skincare formulation journey.
Course Overview
Course
Duration:
1 Day
Course
Delivery:
In Clinic
Price:
$650
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This short course is designed for anyone who wants to gain immediately usable skills to create their own skincare products that are safe, effective, and tailored to your own preferences. Whether you are simply curious about making your own products, are a working beauty professional seeking to understand this side of the industry better, or are looking to launch your own skincare product brand, this one-day course is an ideal way to start this journey.
Are you a clinic owner looking to upskill your staff? We are able to organise dedicated training workshops for you and your team so that you can gain practical skills at scale effectively and efficiently.
By completing this course, you will be able to:
Examine the classification of cosmetic products in Australia, highlighting the regulatory context.
Explore how various skincare products are structured at a chemical level.
Learn the role that key ingredients and raw materials play in a diverse range of cosmetic products.
Practice industry-standard sanitary techniques and personal safety procedures that can be utilised for either home or business formulation.
Follow formulation methodologies step-by-step to create and customise your own cosmetic products: serum and emulsion.
Create your own cosmetic label that is compliant with regulations following Australian guidelines.
Evaluate completed, packaged handmade products, critiquing them for sensory and textural properties.
Complete a beginner’s handbook to be used as a future resource for skincare product formulation.
The following materials will be provided for use in the practical clinic:
You will need to be able to attend the clinic at which this course is held. All necessary items used in the course will be supplied to you.
The faculty at the Australasian College of Health and Wellness is made up of qualified and respected experts in the dermal therapy and clinical aesthetics industry who have a robust mix of academic and practical expertise. Our facilitators are experienced practitioners in their fields of expertise who can share their knowledge directly with students, whether that is the science that underpins dermal therapy or the business reality of operating a clinic.
At ACHW Clinics, you are given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience performing real treatment on real patients in a true-to-life clinical setting. This short course is available for study at the following clinic locations:
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to attending this course. Payment options we offer include: