Formulation Module 2:
Hand-Stirred Lotions and Emulsions
Light on the skin, smooth in texture, easily absorbed, and virtually non-greasy. What’s not to like? Emulsions are the mixtures of water and oil that we commonly refer to as creams or lotions. But can you really make safe, stable emulsions at home? Lise Andersen is here to show you how!
Also offered as a part of our three-part Complete Formulation Program
Prerequisite: Formulation Module 1 OR Good Formulation Practice
- To be able to enroll, you need to have completed either the Essential Formulation course or the Good Formulation Practices single class.
- You can take Good Formulation Practices now; it is a single, 60-minute workshop. Follow this link to check it out.
Formulation Module 2
Payment in fullPaid in full – one payment.
Formulation Module 2
Payment planTwo payments of $120 over 2 months
In this 4 week course, Lise Andersen expertly walks you through the process and equips you with the knowledge to make your own safe, stable, hand-stirred emulsions without having to invest in pricey lab equipment
The need for preservatives, emulsifiers, and pH testing makes some artisan formulators hesitate about taking the big leap. Yes you do need them, and yet there are creative solutions! Lise Andersen will guide you through each process – with her signature enthusiasm and her wealth of knowledge to help, you can do this!
Lise has carefully selected ingredients that are globally available, easy to work with, and that can be combined using regular kitchen tools and equipment. She shares her many tried and tested techniques and provides you with the insights you’ll need to continue your emulsion-making journey with confidence.
You’ll get step by step instructions and six unique formulations from eye serum to face cleanser to rich soothing salve. You’ll learn how to work with six different emulsifiers and get comfortable about using preservatives while creating a collection of beautiful products that are as natural is it’s possible to be. Six unique essential oil blends by Robert Tisserand are included in the course.
Prerequisite: Essential Formulation (let us know if you’re interested in taking it as a refresher)
What You Get in the Course
4 LESSONS
Four pre-recorded lessons instructed by Lise Andersen.
Q&A SESSIONS
Four recorded plus two live Q&A sessions
PRINTABLE COURSE MATERIAL
Extensive downloadable handouts and course notes with links to additional research and resources.
DEDICATED GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Access to our private online forum to ask questions and interact with Lise, the TI team, and classmates.
ONGOING COURSE ACCESS
Ongoing access to lesson and learning materials for eight weeks after course completion.
Plus You'll Get
A total of six individual tried and tested product formulations with detailed instructions.
Robert Tisserand’s six original essential oil blends, tested with formulas from the course.
An invaluable and comprehensive list of recommended suppliers for quality ingredients, tools, equipment and packaging.
Lise Andersen
Formulator | Founder of LisaLise Pure Natural Skincare & Formulators’ Kitchen
A self-professed ‘green’ formulator, Lise works with luxurious natural plant-based ingredients – preferably as raw and unprocessed as possible. Entirely self-taught, she has years of experience in researching, testing, and developing cosmetics.
Lise is the author of several DIY e-books on making skincare and haircare products, herbal extracts, and more. She also offers consultation and bespoke formulation for beauty brands. Visit her blog where she journals her experiments and shares know-how on everything from making no-soap cleansers to pressed eye shadow.
Course Breakdown
Each lesson is initially live and then made available to you as a recording.
What you'll be learning over the four weeks:
Lesson 1: Understanding Gels
What makes a gel?
Gel components - biopolymers and texturing agents
Texture, feel and function - how to choose ingredients
Preservation options
Lesson 2: Oleogels
Oil-based gels definitions and examples
Advantages and disadvantages
Choice of ingredients and formula considerations
Working with: thickeners, hydrogenated oils and amulsifiers
Formulas: Gel-to-milk cleanser, Chest rub
Lesson 3: Gels with Alcohol
Working with alcohol
Compatible and balancing ingredients
High vs. low alcohol content gels and uses
Working with: isopropyl alchol, ethanol, methyl-cellulose, xanthan gum, glycerin
Formulas: Hand gel, Cooling serum gel
Lesson 4: Water-based Gels
Ingredient consideration
pH considerations
Working with guar gum
Options for combining oil and water
Formulas: Guar gel - 5 different versions from a single template
When You Complete the Course
CERTIFICATION
Your certificate – issued by the leaders of evidence-based instruction – demonstrates your knowledge of safe and effective use of essential oil blends in anhydrous formulas, aqueous sprays, bath products and facial masks.
What previous students say about our courses:
Emulsions are a great addition to your aromatherapeutic product portfolio. This course is a unique chance to understand how to make them and customize to your needs – with an incredibly experienced tutor, Lise Andersen.
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FAQs
Will there be notes for me to review?
I am a certified aromatherapist. Will I learn anything new?
I am new to essential oils. Is this course for me?
“The information presented is appropriate for all levels, and although I am just beginning my aromatherapy journey it all makes sense.”