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Jennifer Schroeder

Have you always wanted to make natural skin-loving face oils?   Are you interested in learning the foundation skills and techniques of making natural skincare?  Do you want to know how to use carrier oils and essential oils to create these valuable natural beauty products?  Then this course is for you.   

In this course you will learn:

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Have you always wanted to make natural skin-loving face oils?   Are you interested in learning the foundation skills and techniques of making natural skincare?  Do you want to know how to use carrier oils and essential oils to create these valuable natural beauty products?  Then this course is for you.   

In this course you will learn:

  • Differences between natural face oils and serums

  • Understand the different skin personalities and how to determine your skin personality

  • Chemical structure of carrier oils and how to formulate targeted  healing face oils

  • In depth understanding of fifteen carrier oils and their healing properties

  • In depth understanding of sixteen key essential oils and their healing properties

  • Understand how to create face oils specific to your skin's personality

  • Step by step Instruction on creating your own targeted face oils for your skin personality

By the end of this course you will be able to make your own face oils using essential oils, and carrier oils  for everyday health and wellness.  You will have a general understanding of the how to create face oils that are perfect for you skins' unique needs.

Basic equipment needs for the course

Pipette

Beakers

Measuring Cups (Glass)

Measuring Spoon Set

Gloves

Funnel

Amber Glass Bottles w/pipette

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • How to determine your skin type and personality.
  • How to find the right carrier oil for you face.
  • How to find the best essential oils for your skin type.
  • How to a make a face oil that is targeted to your skin type and personality.

Syllabus

Introduction

In this video we welcome students to the course and discuss the basic structure and topics of the course.

After this video students will understand the sustainability practices of body care manufacturing.

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After this video students will understand the additional resources available for this course.

Face Oils and Serums - The Basics

After this video students will understand the reason why brand cosmetics can be so expensive.

After this video students will understand what face oils are and the benefits they have for healthy skin.

After this video students will understand what serums are and the benefits they have for healthy skin.

Its time to test your knowledge on what we have covered in the course so far. Please take a few minutes to complete the quiz.

When should you use a Face Oil?

After this video students will understand the general order of applying face products to their skin.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Linolenic acid

Determining Your Skin Personality

After this video students will understand the introduction to how to determine the right face oil for their skin.

After this video students will understand the basics of skin personalities.

After this video students will understand the basics of balanced skin personality.

After this video students will understand the basics of hormone reactive skin personality.

After this video students will understand the comedogenic rating system for carrier oils.

After this video students will understand the basics of environmental/sensitive skin personality.

After this video students will understand the basics of Mature/Age Perfected skin personality.

Ingredients of a Perfect Face Oil

After this video students will understand the ingredients of a perfect face oil.

After this video students will understand what makes carrier oils so great for your skin.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Oleic acid.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Linoleic acid.

After this video students will understand how to choose the right carrier oil for their skin personality.

15 Carrier Oils that are Perfect for Face Oils

After this video students will understand the introduction to the fifteen carrier oils that are discussed in this class.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Borage Seed Oil.

After this video students will understand the skin personalities key used in this course.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Apricot Kernel oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Tamanu Oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Rose Hip Seed Oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Pumpkin Seed Oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Avocado Oil

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Argan Oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Hemp Seed Oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Sea Buckthorn Oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Maracuja Oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Pomegranate Oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Safflower Oil (High Linoleic)

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Jojoba Oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Squalane Oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Sunflower Oil.

16 Essential Oils that are Perfect for Face Oils

After this video students will understand the introduction to the sixteen essential oils that are discussed in this class.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Bay Laurel essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of German Chamomile essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Clary Sage essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Cypress essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Everlasting essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Frankincense essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Geranium essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Juniper essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Lavender essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Lemon Verbena essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Rosemary essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Rose essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Neroli essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Tea Tree essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Vetiver essential oil.

After this video students will understand the skin loving properties of Sweet Thyme essential oil.

How to Formulate a Face Oil

After this video students will understand the introduction to how to formulate face oils discussed in this class.

After this video students will understand the basic recipe for formulating face oils.

After this video students will understand the anchor or base oils that are discussed in this class.

After this video students will understand the specialty oils that are discussed in this class.

At the end of this section students will know how to make a face oil.

After this video students will understand the introduction to demonstration that are part of this class.

After this video students will understand the equipment needed for making face oils in this class.

After this video students will understand how to make a face oil that is demonstrated in this class.

Additional Resources for this course.

A List of Recommended Suppliers

In this section of the course you can find the course workbook to use when working through the course materials.

This is the recipe that we used in the Demonstration Video - How to make a face oil

This is the is an anti-aging Argan face oil recipe for all skin personalities.

A comprehensive list of carrier oils. Some of these are mentioned in the class, others are not mentioned in the class but are great for use in creating face oils.

This is the certificate for the course from Online Wellness School.  This file is a fillable PDF file that allows you to add your own name to the file so that you can customize and print your certificate.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Explores the chemical structure of carrier oils, which allows learners to formulate targeted healing face oils based on scientific principles
Provides in-depth understanding of fifteen carrier oils and sixteen essential oils, which equips learners with a broad palette of ingredients
Requires specific equipment like pipettes, beakers, and amber glass bottles, which may require an additional investment for some learners
Teaches how to determine skin personality and create face oils specific to individual needs, which promotes personalized skincare solutions
Includes a discussion of sustainability practices in body care manufacturing, which appeals to environmentally conscious learners
Covers the comedogenic rating system for carrier oils, which is important for learners with acne-prone skin

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Natural Beauty: How to Create Natural Skincare Face Oils with these activities:
Review Basic Chemistry Concepts
Reviewing basic chemistry concepts will help you better understand the chemical structure of carrier oils and essential oils, which is crucial for formulating effective face oils.
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  • Review the structure of organic molecules.
  • Study the properties of acids and bases.
  • Understand the basics of chemical reactions.
Read 'The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy'
Reading this book will provide a comprehensive understanding of essential oils and their properties, enhancing your ability to formulate effective face oils.
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  • Read the introduction and overview of essential oils.
  • Study the profiles of essential oils relevant to skincare.
  • Take notes on the therapeutic properties of each oil.
Create a Face Oil Formulation Journal
Starting a formulation journal will help you document your experiments, track results, and refine your face oil recipes over time.
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  • Gather a notebook or create a digital document.
  • Record the ingredients, ratios, and methods used.
  • Note the effects on your skin or the skin of others.
  • Reflect on what worked and what could be improved.
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Skincare Decoded: The Practical Guide to Beautiful Skin
Reading this book will provide a deeper understanding of skincare ingredients and their effects on the skin, helping you make informed decisions when formulating face oils.
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  • Read the introduction and overview of skincare science.
  • Study the chapters on ingredients relevant to face oils.
  • Take notes on the properties and benefits of each ingredient.
Design a Face Oil Recipe Card Template
Creating a recipe card template will help you organize your face oil formulations and share them with others.
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  • Determine the key information to include on the card.
  • Design a visually appealing and easy-to-read template.
  • Test the template with a few sample recipes.
  • Refine the template based on feedback and usability.
Formulate Face Oils for Different Skin Types
Practicing formulating face oils for different skin types will solidify your understanding of ingredient properties and their effects on various skin personalities.
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  • Identify different skin types and their needs.
  • Select carrier oils and essential oils suitable for each type.
  • Create sample formulations and test them.
  • Adjust the formulations based on feedback and results.
Write a Blog Post on Carrier Oils
Creating a blog post will help you consolidate your knowledge of carrier oils and communicate their benefits to others.
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  • Research and gather information on various carrier oils.
  • Organize the information into a clear and concise format.
  • Write an engaging blog post with practical tips.
  • Edit and proofread the post before publishing.

Career center

Learners who complete Natural Beauty: How to Create Natural Skincare Face Oils will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Skincare Formulator
A skincare formulator specializes in creating effective skincare products, often using natural ingredients. This course is directly relevant to this role, as it teaches how to create face oils using carrier oils and essential oils. This course will help a skincare formulator understand how to personalize products for various skin types. Furthermore, a skincare formulator learns about the properties of fifteen carrier oils and sixteen essential oils, which helps build a foundation for creating customized blends and understanding the specific needs of diverse skin personalities. This is an essential skill for a skincare formulator. The course will be a great introduction into the world of personalizing skincare.
Natural Skincare Entrepreneur
A natural skincare entrepreneur creates and sells their own line of natural skincare products. This course helps a natural skincare entrepreneur gain a foundation in the practical skills required for creating their own products. This course is useful, in part because it teaches the foundation skills needed to create face oils. A natural skincare entrepreneur also benefits from the overview of skin types and personalities, as they use this knowledge to cater to customers seeking natural solutions. This course provides the essential information needed for a natural skincare entrepreneur to begin product development.
Cosmetic Chemist
A cosmetic chemist formulates and develops personal care products, including skincare. This course is a great fit for aspiring cosmetic chemists because it provides an introduction to the practical aspects of creating face oils, covering the specific properties of carrier oils and essential oils. The course helps build a foundation in understanding how different ingredients interact and how they can be used to target specific skin types. A cosmetic chemist would use this knowledge for more complex formulations. Learning about the chemical structures of carrier oils, the healing properties of various oils, and techniques to create targeted skincare products will be directly relevant to the tasks of a cosmetic chemist.
Aromatherapist
An aromatherapist uses essential oils to promote health and well-being. The hands-on knowledge of the properties of sixteen essential oils that is offered by this course is of assistance to aromatherapists, as they apply their knowledge of oils for various purposes. An aromatherapist will find practical value in this course's focus on creating targeted face oils, using carrier oils, thus making this course a good way to learn about the creation and application of face oils. An aromatherapist can use the knowledge of the chemical properties of both carrier and essential oils to choose oils for custom blends. The course helps hone crucial skills for an aromatherapist.
Product Developer
A product developer is responsible for creating and improving products. In the context of natural beauty, this includes formulating new skincare items. This course is useful because it teaches the basics of creating face oils using carrier oils and essential oils. A product developer gains an understanding of skin types and how to formulate products to suit these needs, thus building a foundation of knowledge about the natural beauty space. This course's focus on the practical aspects of formulating and creating will be a major benefit to a product developer.
Beauty Blogger
A beauty blogger creates content focused on beauty products and trends. This course helps a beauty blogger by providing practical, hands-on knowledge of how skincare products are made, specifically face oils. The course's breakdown of carrier and essential oils, as well as the ability to create customized products for specific skin types, helps a beauty blogger create expert-level content. Moreover, understanding the chemical properties of natural products helps a beauty blogger share knowledgeable content with their audience. A beauty blogger can use insights from the course to inform their reviews and tutorials.
Formulation Scientist
A formulation scientist develops and optimizes product formulas. Aspiring formulation scientists, particularly those interested in natural skincare, may find this course useful. This course introduces the formulation of face oils, focusing on the properties of carrier and essential oils. The course helps develop an understanding of how specific ingredients work for various skin types. By learning how to make targeted face oils, a formulation scientist gains a foundation for product development. This course may be particularly useful for those with a desire to work on natural beauty products.
Holistic Health Practitioner
A holistic health practitioner uses natural methods to promote overall wellness. This course may be useful to a holistic health practitioner, especially one with an interest in skincare. This course helps a holistic health practitioner learn the basics of creating natural face oils. Specifically, the course helps one understand the properties of carrier and essential oils for personalized skin care. A holistic health practitioner will find the information about skin types and how to tailor products to these needs to be valuable. The course aligns with the philosophy of natural and holistic approaches to self-care.
Spa Owner
A spa owner manages the operations of a spa and also chooses the services offered. This course may be of assistance to a spa owner, in part because it helps one understand face oils and their function. The course covers detailed information about the different carrier and essential oils, which helps a spa owner select products for their spa. A spa owner also benefits from the practical exercises in the course, as they learn how to make face oils for different skin types. This course may give insights into offering more personalized and natural skincare options, thus enhancing the services of a spa.
Natural Products Retailer
A natural products retailer sells natural and organic goods, including skincare items. This course may be beneficial to a natural products retailer, as it provides a good foundation in the understanding of how skincare products are made. Specifically, the course discusses face oils, which provides the retailer with a depth of knowledge about these products. A natural products retailer may be able to better communicate with customers based on the knowledge of the 15 carrier oils and 16 essential oils provided in the course. This course's material assists retailers in making informed purchasing decisions and providing better customer service.
Beauty Consultant
A beauty consultant advises clients on the best beauty products. This course may be useful for a beauty consultant because it helps build a foundation for understanding skincare ingredients. A beauty consultant can use the information about carrier oils and essential oils to advise clients on which products are most appropriate for their needs. The course's focus on skin types and their needs may also be beneficial to beauty consultants when making decisions about skincare products. A beauty consultant may be able to communicate more effectively regarding the personalized use of specific products based on the insights gained from the course.
Massage Therapist
A massage therapist provides therapeutic massage services. A massage therapist may find this course helpful, as it helps build a foundation in understanding carrier oils and essential oils as they relate to skincare. The course discusses the application of these natural products, which can enhance a massage therapist's offerings. The insights into skin types and the creation of targeted face oils can help a massage therapist offer more personalized treatments. This course is a good starting point for a massage therapist interested in using skincare products in their practice.
Health Coach
A health coach advises clients on wellness practices. This course may be useful to a health coach, especially one with an interest in natural self-care. The course provides an introduction to the creation of natural face oils personalized for different skin types. This may help a health coach give guidance to clients regarding skincare. The course material may assist a health coach in helping their clients find natural ways to care for their skin. The course may help expand the offerings of a health coach with the addition of skincare related tips and advice.
Wellness Blogger
A wellness blogger creates content focused on health and wellness. This course may help a wellness blogger gain insights into a particular aspect of the health field, the production of face oils. The course may help a wellness blogger better understand the practical steps of creating face oils using carrier and essential oils and how to customize them for specific skin types. The course may help a wellness blogger create more informed content related to natural skincare. This may help a wellness blogger add depth and hands-on knowledge to their work.
Alternative Medicine Practitioner
An alternative medicine practitioner takes a holistic approach to health. This course may be beneficial because it teaches about face oils. This course may build a foundation of knowledge about how to use natural oils for skincare, which may be important to an alternative medicine practitioner. The course explores the properties of carrier and essential oils which is useful to an alternative medicine practitioner. An alternative medicine practitioner interested in expanding their knowledge of natural skincare may find this course to be useful.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Natural Beauty: How to Create Natural Skincare Face Oils.
Provides an in-depth understanding of essential oils, their properties, and their uses in aromatherapy and skincare. It covers a wide range of essential oils, including those discussed in the course, and offers detailed information on their therapeutic benefits. This book valuable reference tool for understanding the properties and applications of essential oils in natural skincare formulations. It is commonly used by both aromatherapy practitioners and skincare formulators.
Provides a comprehensive overview of skincare ingredients and their effects on the skin. It helps to understand the science behind skincare formulations and how to choose the right products for different skin types. This book useful reference for understanding the properties of various skincare ingredients and how they interact with the skin. It is valuable as additional reading to deepen your understanding of skincare formulation.

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