Study Organic Skincare Online Course and Start Your Own Organic Skincare Business

Our Organic Skincare Online Course will guide you through, not only starting your own organic skincare business, but how to remain a steady competitor in the industry.

Skincare is an important part of everyone’s lives, not just to look better but to improve the health of skin and protect from the very real dangers of UV rays and other harmful pollutants.

More people are also becoming aware that the skincare products that they currently buy can be harmful themselves, both to their bodies and the environment, and are therefore turning to organic skincare products. This is of particular note in celebrity culture and this thinking is being endorsed by dermatologists, making it the perfect time to invest in the industry. This course aims to provide a good base knowledge about organic skincare; a little history and how it has evolved over the years. Differences between organic and chemical skincare; outlining the benefits of organic over chemical, including its effects and how it nourishes and protects from harmful exterior forces.

We show you how it is important to keep up with current trends, being endorsed by celebrities and relevant bloggers, and ensuring the products you offer and the business itself evolves, adapts and keeps up with the changing landscape of the industry. Specific case studies are provided to show how real-world companies overcome obstacles and remain successful.

Whether you’re a first-time business owner or a seasoned veteran, the Health and Complementary Therapy Online Courses provides valuable information about what to expect from running your own business.

We will take you through the steps that you should take in order to make your dream of owning your own skincare business a reality.

What you will learn with our Organic Skincare Online Course

• Background on Organic Skincare
• The Global Market for Organic Skincare
• Why the Organic Skincare Business?
• Getting Started
• Research and Development
• How to Set Up a Business for Success
• What to expect on the road to success?

Who will benefit from the Organic Skincare Courses?

The Organic Skincare Course is, of course, aimed at those who wish to make their own skincare products, along with how to market and sell them as products, and need a guide in how to do this from conception, understanding the products, the market and the industry, to building a business and the importance of adapting and staying relevant.

Those who are already in the business of selling beauty or other handmade products (such as soap, candles, chocolates, etc.) would also benefit from taking the course and adding extra products to their offering. Likewise, those in the health and beauty and relaxation industries may like to offer organic skincare as a complimentary sale to their current services.

Organic Skincare Online Course - Requirements

The Organic Skincare Course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7 and takes 150 hours of study to complete.

To successfully complete this course, a student must:

• Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
• Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
• Be a self-directed learner
• Possess sound language and literacy skills

Quick Course Facts

1. Course content is structured for easy comprehension
2. Approximately 150 hours of study is needed to complete the course
3. Registered students gain unrestricted access to the Organic Skincare Business Courses
4. All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
5. Study online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
6. All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion 

Organic Skincare Online Course Outline

Module 1: An Overview of the Organic Skincare Industry

Learning objectives:

• Learn how organic skin care developed
• Get an overview of the value of the industry today
• Know the meaning of niche markets

Introduction

The organic skincare business is one of the most lucrative and best performing industries today. With people switching to eco-friendly products, organic skincare products are replacing their traditional counterparts.

Part 1: How Did the Organic Skincare Trend Develop?

Learn why organic products have become big business and how it developed through time. The popular of organic products and how modern technology contributed to its development.

Part 2: Global Growth of the Organic Skincare Industry

Research shows the steady growth in organic products industry with worldwide organic and natural beauty market reaching a staggering $13.2 billion in 2018

• The role of E-commerce
• Socially conscious customers support socially conscious brands

Part 3: Popular Organic Products

Walk into anu beauty store and you could see the wide variety of organic skincare and beauty products. This has not escaped the eyes of traditional beauty product manufactures with all of them offering their own iterations of organic beaty products.

• Market demographics
• Nice markets
• Growing niches
• Other niche markets

Module 2: The History of Skincare

Learning objectives:

• Be familiar with the history of skincare through the ages
• Know the difference between organic and natural
• Have a better understanding or toxicology

This module gives you an overview on skincare through the ages, highlighting its developments in the days of Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. It continues to the modern age and discuses the challenges of organic skincare manufacturers today.

Part 1: Skincare Through the Ages

This will trace the development of skincare over the centuries. It will introduce to some of the challenges faced by organic skincare makers and the problems they encounter.

• Skincare through the ages
• From Ancient Egypt to the Middle Ages
• The Renaissance
• The 18^th century
• The late 19^th and 20^th centuries
• The late 20^th and Early 21^st centuries

Part 2: The Pros and Cons of Organic Skincare

As an organic skincare manufacturer, you will not use chemicals in your products. This make knowledge in the different ingredients is important.

• Understanding toxicology in skincare
• Synthetic fragrances and coloring
• Coal tar
• Phthalates
• Parabens

Part 3: Are ‘Natural’ Ingredients Better?

Natural ingredients can also cause skin irritations and allergies. Food allergies can also cause skin irritation among natural skincare users.

• Organic versus natural
• Don’t always believe the marketing hype

Module 3: Anatomy of the Skin

Learning objectives:

• Know the three layers of the skin and how the work
• Know what ‘skincare’ is
• Understand the different skin types

This will teach you everything you need to know how the skin performs and its effects on the different types of skin. You will also get to know about the different layers and their function and the four main types of skin that manufacturers serve.

Part 1: Anatomy of the Skin

The skin is a dynamic structure that is constantly growing and renewing itself. It is the largest organ of the body and a major structure for protection.

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Hypodermis

Part 2: Skin Function Support

Having an in-depth understanding of the skin and its functions will help you develop better products. Using the right skincare products can have many health benefits depending on what you are trying to achieve. This can help you stand out from the competition and establish yourself as a leader in the market.

Part 3: Skin Types

There are basic skin types. Skin type is determined by genetics. It is also the reason why and individual have higher risks for some skin conditions.

• Normal
• Dry
• Oily
• Combination

Module 4: Stock Ingredients and Tools

Learning objectives:

• Know the tools and equipment needed
• Learn good manufacturing practices to follow
• Know the different types of ingredients that go into a skincare product

This module will show you the different tools you need, and the different ingredients required to start creating your own product range. It will guide you through the different ingredients and elements and their uses.

Part 1: Basic Tools and Good Manufacturing Practice

This module gives you an overview of the different tools and skincare ingredients that you will need to create your product. It will give you comprehensive information into the different types of ingredients and what they do.

• Basic tools needed
• How to create a double boiler
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Health and safety precautions

Part 2: Stock Skincare Ingredients

You will learn the basic skincare ingredients and what they do. By learning how to create your own combinations through trial and error, it will give you a better understanding of their different benefits and uses.

Staple carrier oils

• Argan oil
• Avocado oil
• Coconut oil
• Hazelnut oil
• Jojoba oil
• Macadamia nut oil
• Rosehip oil
• Sunflower oil
• Wheatgerm oil

Part 3: Butters and Waxes, Stabilizers and Humectants

Butters and Waxes

• Cocoa butter
• Shea butter
• Beeswax

What are preservatives?

These are used to extend the shelf-life of your products. It helps keep them free from bacteria and means that any customers buying your products have enough time to use them.

Humectants

• Glycerin
• Sodium lactate

Part 4: Types of Essential Oils and How to Use Them

Essential oils are natural oil that are obtained by distillation and generally retains the scent of the plant they are extracted from. Using essential oils in products can really liven up a product and give many good benefits.

Active Ingredients

An active ingredient is one that has a direct effect on your skin. These can work as moisturizers, antioxidants, and treatments for damaged skin types.

Module 5: Formulas and Recipes for Facial Skincare

Learning Objectives

• Understand the principles of formulating
• Be able to convert a formula into a recipe
• Know how to blend essential oils

Know the principles of formulating skincare products and start creating your own formula. It will also discuss a few basic and intermediate skincare formulations.

Part 1: Principles of Formulating

You will learn a little about how the skin is formed and how it can weaken. It will teach you how the different skincare products can help. You will know the different types od oils to use as base and additions.

• Principles of formulating
• Phases
• Converting formulas into recipes

How to Blend Essential Oils

Know everything about oil concentration and their percentage. What is safe to use and how will this affect the finished product.

When not to use Essential Oils

Using essential oils can really enhance your products but be advised that there are times when you may need to give them a miss with your products.

Part 2: Basic Formulations

In this part, we share you to formulas and their recipes. It will also highlight the function of the different ingredients so that you can understand why you are using them.

Part 3: Video: Body Butter - Adding Essential Oils

Module 6: Lotions, Creams and Body Butters

Learning objectives:

• Understand the process of making an emulsion
• Know how body butter differs from creams and lotions
• Be confident with creating a variety if different body butters, creams, and lotions

In this module, your will be given more formulas to make more specialized skincare products. This includes information for creams and body butters for various skin types.

Part 1: Creams and Lotions as Emulsions

Creams and lotions are emulsions. These means they are a combination of water and oil. As we all know, water and oil don’t mix. Emulsifiers bind the oil and water phase of an emulsion together. In this part we will know all about emulsions and how they work.

Natural and Organic Emulsifiers

• Organic certification
• Effect of oil percentage
• To beeswax or not to beeswax

Part 2: Body Butters

This will take a look into another product that is used to moist the skin – body butters. These are rich moisturizing products typically formulated with skincare butters such as shea or cocoa butter and are often used as an alternative to lotion.

Part 3: Video: Body Butter Recipe

Module 7: Anti-Ageing Skincare Products

Learning objectives:

• Understand how the skin ages
• Know what vitamins are necessary for anti-aging skincare
• Know the different types of ingredients that into a skincare product

Get to know about the different aspects of external and internal aspects of anti-aging skincare. It will teach you the limits of what skincare products can and cannot do. This will give you a deeper understanding on how to formulate your product.

Part 1: How the Skin Ages

The skin ages in two ways, internally and externally. Internal causes are beyond our control. These reasons include genetics, hormones, and some medical conditions.

External Factors that Influence Skin Aging

The weather for example has a big impact on our skin. Exposure to sunlight has a direct effect on our skin’s health. These can lead to dryness, discoloration, wrinkles, and other signs of premature aging.

Part 2: UVB and UVA Rays

Prolonged, unprotected exposure to UVB and UVA rays can lead to premature aging. Protecting your skin from the sun is the best way to minimize risk of sun damage on the skin

• The Effect of Hot and Cold Temperatures on Skin Health
• Diet and Lifestyle Effects on the Skin

Part 3: Essential Ingredients in Anti-Ageing Skin Products

A lack of elasticity, discoloration, and dryness are three tell-tale signs of skin aging. While we can only do as much for internal factors, we can look to skincare products to help reduce the march of time.

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B Group
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K

Part 4: Anti-Ageing Recipes

Module 8: Legalizing Your Business

Learning Objectives

• Understand exactly how to legalize your business
• Know how to label your products properly
• Be aware of the test you need to carry out

This module teaches you how to legally sell your products in the UK, highlighting current EU regulations and guidelines. You will also learn the importance of labelling your products accurately. It will also teach you how to test some of your products.

Part 1: What You Need to Know About Ingredients

All ingredients must be compliant with the definition of ‘Natural’ from the REACH regulation. Most cosmetic and skincare ingredients are registered with the European authorities. So, if you are checking for a supplier, they must have proper documentation to prove this.

• Definitions of Natural and Synthetic
• Natural and Organic Ingredients
• Working with Suppliers

Part 2: Accurate Labeling

Labeling your products correctly is incredibly important as a professional skincare creator. Doing so can have a direct impact on sales. The first thing savvy consumers do is to check the label for ingredients.

• INCI
• Batch Number
• Allergens
• Used by Date

Part 3: Best Production Practices

These include everything from maintaining a clean and health working environment to ensuring that your products are of the highest quality.

Module 9: Retail and Distribution

Learning objectives:

• Know how to budget for your business
• Understand how to price your products
• Understand how to get your products to your customers

This module discusses how to budget your business, costing, and pricing. If this is something you should do or delegate.

Part 1: Budgeting for Your Business

Part 2: Pricing Your Products

Part 3: Getting Your Products to Your Customer

Module 10: Marketing Your Business

After creating your product, the next step is to promote or market your product. It will teach you the important of branding and what it really means.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the elements of branding
• Know what to include in your marketing strategy
• Be more familiar with social media marketing

Part 1: What is ‘Branding’?

• Part 2: Elements of Branding
• Part 3: Creating a Marketing Strategy
• Part 4: Social Media Marketing
• Part 5: Working with Influencers
• Conclusion 

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon completion of your course assessment, you will receive 3 certificates. An accredited certificate from the awarding body relating to your course, a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course and a certificate of completion.