It's not just an education, it's a lifestyle transformation.    

 Learn + Master

Cosmetic Formulation From The Comfort

of Your Home

What is Joan Morais Cosmetics School?

We are pioneers in the industry–1st Ever online Cosmetic Formulation School + The Only To Offer  100% Vegan + NatuRal Formulation Training

Joan Morais Cosmetics School is the leading online training for hair and skin entrepreneurs who want to create their own professional natural haircare or skincare products.

Learn cosmetic formulation from the comfort of your home, whether you’re just starting out or taking your line to the next level, our step-by-step training gives you all the tools and support you need to fast-track your growth — saving you years of expensive trial and error. The formulations taught are rooted in the essence of nature, utilizing plant-based and sustainable ingredients. Enjoy lifetime access to the courses, designed to evolve with your lifestyle.

Benefit from the guidance of an experienced instructor and cosmetic formulator, Joan Morais, who brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her teachings. 

We’ve helped thousands of entrepreneurs from around the world build their hair and skin businesses filled with passion and meaning. We’d love to help you too. 

learn cosmetic formulation
Accredited Joan Morais Cosmetics School

Become a Hair Formulator

Pro Natural Hair Care

Beginners to Intermediate.


Start Your Own Natural Hair Care Line –

Create Your Dream Brand

Learn to formulate:

  • Shampoo, Leave-In, Conditioner
  • Curl Cream, Edge Control, Refresher Spray
  • Hair Growth Drops, Smoothing Serum, Scalp Serum, Gel, Pomade, Hair Butter, Hair Masks, Hair Treatments (Rice Water, Botanical), Scalp Soother + more!

Customize formulations for every type of hair:

  • Straight, Wavy, Curly, Coily, Locs, Types 1, 2, 3, 4

"Prior to taking this course, I had zero knowledge and experience and now with the wealth of information that I am privy to, I feel so empowered, driven, confident and motivated."

Tenille Pierre // Pro Natural Hair Graduate

Study with the world's best and only plant-based, 100% vegan, sustainable, green beauty online cosmetic school.

Joan Morais Cosmetics School Natural Skin Care Formulation Course

Become a Skin Formulator

Pro Natural Skin Care

Beginners to Intermediate.


Start Your Own Organic Skin Care Line –

Create Your Dream Brand

Learn to make effective and stable professional formulations:

  • Moisturizer, Lotion, Cream, Serum
  • Cleanser, Tonic, Exfoliant, Masks, Steam Herbs
  • Body Oil, Massage Oil, Beauty Balm, Lip Gloss
  • Body Wash, Scrubs, Bath Products
  • Natural Perfume, Herbal Extracts + more!

Customize your skin care products with cutting-edge plant based ingredients + actives for beneficial skin results.

Make skin care for:

  • Sensitive Skin, Men's Skin, Mature Skin, Acne/ Blemish Prone Skin

"I just finished the course and loved every minute of it. Thanks for the most wonderful experience I’ve ever had. "

Nikylla Celine // Pro Natural Skin Graduate

FAQ's

Payment Plan Options available

Buy Now, Pay Later Payment Options

Start your first payment Plan Today + Get immediate Access

  1. Add course to cart then at checkout enter your contact and billing information.
  2.  Select Affirm, Klarna or PayPal Pay Later under "Payment Methods"
  3. Accept the Terms & Conditions and click "Complete Enrollment".
  4. Follow the steps of your chosen payment processor to complete your transaction.

What does the course cover on natural textured hair?

The course covers textured hair types, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 4C, formulations for textured hair and includes formulations for Type 4 kinky-curly textures.

What hair types are covered in this course?

The course covers the diversity of hair types and products for hair types; Fine Hair, Coarse Hair, Textured Hair, Curly, Kinky and Wavy Hair.

What skill level is required? Can I start as a beginner?

Yes, you can start as a beginner with no prior knowledge. The Diploma Certification Courses teach in-depth on how to make and formulate products. Our students range from beginner, intermediate and advanced. Many students want to start a natural hair and skin care line and many students have a line they want to improve the products, add new products or take over the control of the manufacturing.

When I receive access to the course?

You will receive access to the course and course training materials immediately after purchase is approved and complete.

Will I be able to start my own hair or skin care line after completion of the course?

Yes, you will learn everything needed to know to make and formulate skin or hair care products. Our students go on to create successful skin and hair care lines.

What skill level is required? Can I start as a beginner?

Yes, you can start as a beginner with no prior knowledge. The Diploma Certification Courses teach in-depth on how to make and formulate products. Our students range from beginner, intermediate and advanced. Many students want to start a natural hair and skin care line and many students have a line they want to improve the products, add new products or take over the control of the manufacturing.

Will I be able to make safe products for the market?

The course contains information, instructions, and guidance for making safe, stable and effective products for the market including pre-market testing. Implementing GMP and pre-market testing allows you to produce safe, stable and effective products.

I live in another country, how can I find resources and raw materials?

The course provides many resources in other countries. We have students take our courses from all over the world. We select ingredients that are usually easily sourced. You can also research raw material and cosmetic ingredient suppliers in your area and check other countries to see who will ship to you. The course mentor, Joan Morais, will work closely with her students and can provide you with substitutions if needed.

Will I learn to formulate?

Yes, you will learn to formulate and make natural formulations. The course lessons are in-depth for training in formulating and making natural hair and skin care products.

Do you use preservatives in water-based formulations?

Yes, preservatives are crucial in water-based formulations. A formulation containing water with no preservative is like yogurt, unrefrigerated, and hoping it won’t become contaminated with bacteria, yeast and mold. The yogurt will be unsafe to consume. Formulations are expected to be safe and unadulterated for consumers. The preservatives used in the formulations are approved by Ecocert, COSMOS. We also use natural preservatives from renewable sources such as plants and educate on these preservatives and using these preservatives in formulation. 

What ingredients are used in your formulations?

The formulations use high quality raw materials/ ingredients that have been selected carefully that are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. The ingredients include plant-based, green, clean, organic, renewable, bio-based, biodegradable and sustainable. Most of the main ingredients in the formulations can be sourced from many countries with cosmetic ingredient suppliers. We do not have a listing of the ingredients as there are options for the student depending on the country they are sourcing the ingredients.

What equipment do I need?

The Equipment Lesson has 4 Levels:

  • Level 1: Kitchen Equipment — For those starting out and small production
  • Level 2: Lab Equipment — For formulating and small production
  • Level 3: Medium Batch Production — For batch sizes around 42 pounds, 5 gallons. 19 liters
  • Level 4: Manufacturing Lab Equipment — Expensive lab equipment and manufacturing equipment for large batch production

We leave it up to each student to decide on what equipment to purchase and on what scale they want to start making products. Common kitchen equipment can be used or lab equipment. We recommend you learn the material in the course before purchasing equipment. You will learn about many equipment options and resources in the course.

How do I receive the diploma?

You must take and complete all the lessons in the course and pass the final. After these requirements are met, you will receive your diploma certificate online. You can print and frame this huge mile-stone and accomplishment.

Individual Formulation Classes 

Sustainable, Plant-Based, Vegan Formula + Procedure

Step by Step Videos

facial cleansing pods, radiant aging face serum, restore and protect skin barrier repair face oil
hair detangler, anti-frizz hair serum, natural hair mousse formula

Our Formulating Philosophy is: 

"be the change"

We formulate with naturally derived plant-based ingredients using the 12 principles of green chemistry. The ingredients are sustainable and renewable, from the seed to plant, processing of a cosmetic ingredient, to the product wash off, down the drain and into the waterways.*

We follow the EU’s stringent regulations and formulate without 1400+ ingredients banned from cosmetics. Plus, we use preservatives approved by EU standards for use in natural and organic products. Our formulas are 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

*The only exception to this is when a natural ingredient is not yet available or available in small purchase amounts for the modern formulator.. Learn more...


OUR FORMULATIONS ARE WITHOUT:

Animal ingredients and animal derived ingredients, mineral oil, petroleum-based, paraffin, silicones, parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), formaldehyde, formaldehyde-releasing agents, microplastic beads, butylene glycol and propylene glycol from acetaldehyde, diethanolamine (DEA), EDTA.

Read the latest

Read More
Read More
Read More

 Join Our Mailing List  

 Latest Formulating Tips, Exclusive Sales + Reflections By Joan 

>