Cosmetic Chemistry Part 1 & 2 Workshop

Instructors : Amanda Foxon-Hill
Dates: Friday 13^th & Saturday 14^th March 2020 10:00am-4:00pm Two Day Workshop
Location: Sydney
Price : $655.00 per person.(GST inclusive)

Hate chemistry? Let us show you just how much fun it can be as we teach you how a cosmetic product really works! This two day course guides you through the process of developing safe, effective and marketable cosmetic formulations.

We have crafted this course to concentrate on one of the key aspects of the cosmetic formula - surface activity and more specifically the difference between a surfactant and emulsifier and a solubiliser, forming an emulsion and applying that knowledge to all-natural framework formulations ready for refining and scale-up.

How to Start Your Own Business Workshop

Instructor : Amanda Foxon-Hill
Dates: Saturday 28^th March 2020 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Sydney
Price : $325.00 per person.(GST inclusive)

If you want to launch your own brand, or would like to improve your business, increase sales and reduce your stress levels, then this is the workshop for you!
Take the mystery out of labeling laws, liabilities, insurances and cosmetic and TGA regulations and let us guide you through these essential areas of your business development, so it becomes easy to understand and enjoyable. These areas may seem like the less exciting necessities of your business, but our easy style and a relaxed environment make it a joy to soak up years of her industry knowledge compacted succinctly into one day. Plus we can guarantee you will enjoy the benefits of increased sales, new marketing prowess and a thorough understanding of the ins and outs of running a successful business. We will also teach you how to communicate your brand effectively. She believes in surpassing the humdrum of industry standards and addressing the individual needs of your client to gain their confidence and loyalty. Protect and empower yourself and your brand, with the information you need to succeed in your new venture.

Create Your Own Skincare Stage One Workshop

Instructor : Amanda Foxon-Hill
Dates: Saturday 15^th February 2020 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: New Directions Showroom, 47 Carrington Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204 (Free Parking)
Price : $385.00 per person.(GST inclusive)

If you have always wanted to make your own retail standard cosmetics, then this inspirational workshop is perfect for you.

This is a course suitable for beginners right through to spa and salon owners. Whether you are interested in just making products for your own use or whether you have aspirations to be the next cosmetic giant this course if for you.

Create Your Own Skincare Stage Two Workshop

Instructor : Amanda Foxon-Hill
Dates: Saturday 22^nd February 2020 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: New Directions Showroom, 47 Carrington Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204 (Free Parking)
Price : $385.00 per person.(GST inclusive)

After completing Do it yourself plant skincare stage one, we will give you a more comprehensive and in depth look at ingredients and formulating techniques. You will be taken further into the fascinating and complex world of blending essential oils, herbs, acids, and other active ingredients. We will cover the healing and medicinal aspect of natural products not touched on in workshop 1, including the latest anti-ageing and active ingredients from the Australian bush. You will also cover advanced salon standard treatments including AHA, enzyme and protein treatments.

The Chemistry of Cleansers Workshop

Instructor : Amanda Foxon-Hill
Dates: Saturday 18^th April 2020 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: New Directions Showroom, 47 Carrington Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204 (Free Parking)
Price : $385.00 per person.(GST inclusive)

This workshop has been designed to take what you have learned in Cosmetic Chemistry Part 1 and 2 Workshop and apply it to a section of the market that is diverse, interesting and lucrative for brand owners. This hands-on course explores the many different types of cleansers on the market from Castile Soap to oil-to-milk technology, Cream washes, Gels, Foams and Micellar waters. We explore what it takes to remove different types of dirt from the skin and work together to create some exciting formulations based on your choice of exfoliants, vegetable oils and aromas from our selection.

Please note that this is NOT a soap making workshop, we do cover working with Castile soap but not saponification of vegetable oils.