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Welcome to Formula Botanica
We are the leading online teaching institution for organic formulation and indie beauty entrepreneurship and we are on a mission to teach the world to formulate. We empower our students with the skills to change their lives through organic skincare and haircare. Formulating organic cosmetics with plants, flowers and herbs is an amazing, empowering skill that anyone can learn. Let us teach you how to become a formulator.
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Empower yourself by becoming a professional organic skincare formulator and create beautiful botanical lotions, serums and balms to use yourself or to sell. Become part of the global green beauty movement, embracing naturals, wellness and sustainability. Enrol with Formula Botanica to receive an online education in organic skincare and haircare formulation.
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So you can confidently start your own organic skincare brand anywhere in the world.
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Our thousands of graduates lead the global green beauty movement. Their customers love their beautiful botanical serums, balms, toners, cleansers and lotions. You too can create an indie beauty business that impacts on the world around you, creates a life you love and teaches people about the benefits of natural ingredients.
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The Global Organic Beauty Industry will be worth $54bn by 2027.
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How to make a Camellia Cleansing Oil
Updated: 01.04.25 Cleansing is the foundation of any great skincare routine. Whether you’ve had a long day at work, worn makeup, hit the gym, or navigated a busy, polluted city, cleansing your skin is essential to remove dirt, grime, and any impurities that accumulate throughout the day. Neglecting this step could lead to breakouts and blackheads, so using a good […]
17 points to consider before choosing an emulsifier
You need to understand which emulsifier to use in your natural and organic skincare products. Use our 17 technical steps for choosing an emulsifier.
Podcast 258: Why the premium beauty market needs to embrace minimalism
What if premium beauty wasn’t about having more but about having better? Imagine a beauty routine where every product serves a purpose – no clutter, no waste, just pure, effective indulgence. The future of luxury beauty might just lie in the power of less. Minimalism in beauty is more than a passing trend; it’s a shift in mindset. Consumers are […]
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