Imagine your own skin care line on the shelves created with passion and nurturing ingredients.
Now let's begin, first steps – we'll teach you how to formulate plant-based natural skin care products!
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Learn how to formulate for
Skin types and Skin conditions
Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive, Mature, Men's,
Acne/Blemish Prone, Rosacea, Eczema and Psoriasis
Our Standards
High Quality, 100% Vegan, Natural
Using sustainable flora, land and sea plants, herbs, flowers, minerals and vitamins that beautify, nourish and condition the hair. The raw materials are chosen using the 12 principles of green chemistry as a guideline and global natural standards.
The formulations contain no animal products and no animal testing is done. The scent is from essential oils, absolutes, fruits, extracts and natural fragrance that benefit the skin. Our high standards for green and clean beauty are reflected in the raw materials we use.



The formulations you will Learn:
Moisturizers, Creams, Lotions, Butters
- Beginner Moisturizer System 1A & 1B
- Moisturizer System #1 Build
- Regenerating Firm Skin Moisturizer with MSM and DMAE
- Moisturizer System #2 Build
- Instant Firming Moisturizer
- Moisturizer System #3 Build
- Daily Moisturizer with Bakuchiol
- Cream System #1 Build
- Deep Hydration 72 Hours Body Cream
- Cream System #2 Build
- Peptide Cream
- Cream System #3 Build
- Plant Stem Cells Cream
- Lotion System #1 Build
- Sensitive Skin Body Lotion
- Lotion System #2 Build
- Plant Collagen Body Lotion
- Lotion System #3 Build
- Ultra-Rich Moisturizing Body Lotion
- Anhydrous System #4
- Body Butter Anhydrous
- Brightening + Tightening Booster Powder

Serums
- Oil Serum Build
- Hyaluronic Acid B5 Gel Serum
- Regenerating and Brightening Gel Serum with Plant Collagen
- HA Gel Serum Oil-Free
- Barrier Restore Moisturizing Serum with Plant Ceramides
- CoQ10 + Vitamin C Oil Serum

Cleansers, Exfoliants, Toners, Masks, Steam Herbs
- Cleanser Formula Builds
- Pore Clarifying Gel Cleanser
- Enzyme Cream Cleanser
- Plant Jelly Cleanser
- Tonic and Toner Builds
- Hydrating Mist
- Balancing + Hydrating Tonic
- Clarifying Tonic
- Aftershave Tonic
- Cleansing Exfoliant Grounds
- Clarifying Clay Mask
- Wet Mud Mask
- Niacinamide Radiant Mask
- Facial Steam Herbs

Lip Balm, Lip Gloss, Skin Balm, Body Oil
- Lip Balm Base
- Lip Gloss Base
- Beauty Balm Base
- Body Oil Build
- Bronze Glow Body Oil
- Pure Glide Massage Oil

Body Wash
- Body Wash Build
- Hydrating Body Wash

Deodorant, Body Powder
- Solid Stick Deodorant
- Fresh Roll-On Cream Deodorant
- Body Powder
- Mineral Bath Soak
- MSM Muscle Bath Soak
- Mustard Bath Soak
- Coconut Milk Bath Soak
- Smoothing Body Scrub
- Exfoliating Body Scrub
- Bath Bombs - Bath Fizzies
Bath & Body

Aromatherapy, Gem + Flower Essences, Hydrosols
- Gem and Flower Essences
- Hydrosols
- Aromatherapy Body Mist and Room Spray
Herbs 101, Herbal Extracts
- Herbal Vinegar
- Herbal Water/Tea Infusion
- Herbal Alcohol Extract
- 24 Hour Percolation Method
- Herbal Glycerin Extract
- Herbal Oil Extract

Scent Development, Natural Perfume, Aromatherapy
- Natural Perfume
- Perfume Oil
- Solid Perfume
- Alcohol Perfume
- Scent Blends for Formulations
"I am currently studying both the Hair Care and Skin Care courses with Joan Morais, and I can honestly say they are among the best courses I have ever taken.
The level of detail, knowledge, and professionalism is exceptional. The courses are incredibly comprehensive, covering both the science behind formulation and the practical aspects of creating professional products. Every topic is explained clearly and thoroughly, making it easy to understand even more advanced concepts.
What I appreciate most is Joan’s teaching style. She is knowledgeable, patient, kind, and genuinely cares about her students’ learning. Whenever I have questions or need guidance, she is always willing to help and share her expertise.
The amount of information included is remarkable, and I continue to learn something new with every module. These courses have given me much more confidence in formulating skincare and hair care products and have deepened my understanding of cosmetic formulation.
If you are looking for professional, high-quality training in skincare and hair care formulation, I highly recommend Joan Morais. Her courses are an incredible investment in your education and development."
Cati Bate // Pro Natural Skin Alumni
Natural, green, clean beauty
We Have High Standards
when it comes to our formulations

Discover these ingredients:
- Natural Polymers
- Natural Alternative for Silicones
- Natural Alternative for Polysorbates
- Vegan Collagen
- Plant Peptides
- Plant Stem-Cells
- Plant Ceramides
- MSM
- Age-Defying Ingredients
- Humectants
- Antioxidants
- Protectants
This Course contains 18 Modules
Module 1: Skin
Skin Care Products Market
Module 2: The Science of Skin
Skin Types, Skin Barrier Function-TEWL, Skin pH, Men's Skin Care, Sensitive Skin Care, Mature Skin Care, Acne/Blemish Prone Skin Care, Eczema and Psoriasis, Skin Color & Tone
Module 3: Cosmetics
Definition of a Cosmetic, FDA Homemade Cosmetics, Clean Beauty and Natural, Green Chemistry, Organic Cosmetics, Vegan, Plant-Based, Cruelty-Free, Global Standards Certification, Processes of Cosmetic Ingredients, Natural Skin Care
Module 4: Cosmetic ingredients - Raw materials
Actives, AHAs and BHAs, Alcohol, Antioxidants, Butters, Chelating Agents, Clay and Powders, Emulsion Science, Emulsifiers, Essential Oils, Herbs, Flower and Fruits, Humectants, Hydrosols, Plant Oils, Preservatives, Refatting Agents, Salts and Sugars, Silicone Alternatives, Solubilizers, Surfactant Science, Surfactants, Thickeners, Polymers, Waxes, Ingredients for Skin Concerns
Module 5: Ingredient Methods
How to make Aloe Vera Juice 200x, Making a Slurry
Module 6: Equipment
Beginner Help Equipment, Level 1-4 Lab Equipment (based on budget), Setting up a Small Cosmetic Lab, Mixers, Homogenizers, Immersion Blenders, Heating Elements, Vessels, Containers
Module 7: Cosmetic Formulation
Building the Formula, Making the Formulation, Lab Notebook, Weighing, pH Testing and Adjusting, Weighing Essential Oils, Formulating Skin Care Products + Tips, Evaluating Skin Care Products, Preserving Cosmetics, Labeling, Pricing Products, Product Development
Module 8: GMP and Testing
GMP and SOPs, Pre-Market Testing, Stability Testing, Microbial Testing
Module 9: Moisturizers, Creams, Lotions, Butter
Beginner Moisturizer Systems, Moisturizer System 1-3 Builds, Regenerating Firm Skin Moisturizer with MSM and DMAE, Instant Firming Moisturizer, Daily Moisturizer, Cream System 1-3 Builds, Deep Hydration Body Cream, Peptide Cream, Plant Stem Cells Cream, Formulating Eye Cream, Lotion System 1-3 Builds, Sensitive Skin Body Lotion, Plant Collagen Body Lotion, Ultra-Rich Moisturizing Body Lotion, Anhydrous System 4 Build, Body Butter - Anhydrous, Brightening + Tightening Booster Powder, Skin Additives
Module 10: serums
Serum Formula Builds, Hyaluronic Acid B5 Gel Serum, Regenerating and Brightening Serum with Plant Collagen, HA Gel Serum Oil-Free, Barrier Restore Moisturizing Serum with Plant Ceramides, CoQ10 + Vitamin C Oil Serum
Module 11: Cleansers, Exfoliants, Toners, Masks, Steam Herbs
Cleanser Formula Builds, Pore Clarifying Gel Cleanser, Enzyme Cream Cleanser, Plant Jelly Cleanser, Tonic and Toner Builds, Hydrating Mist, Balancing + Hydrating Tonic, Clarifying Tonic, Aftershave Tonic, Cleansing Exfoliant Grounds, Clarifying Clay Mask, Wet Mud Mask, Niacinamide Radiant Mask, Facial Steam Herbs
Module 12: Lip Balm, Lip Gloss, Skin Balm, Body Oil
Lip Balm Base, Lip Gloss Base, Beauty Balm Base, Body Oil Build, Bronze Glow Body Oil, Massage Oil
Module 13: Body Wash
Body Wash Build, Hydrating Body Wash
Module 14: Deodorant, Powder
Solid Stick Deodorant, Fresh Roll-On Cream Deodorant, Body Powder
Module 15: Bath & Shower
Mineral Bath Soak, MSM Muscle Bath Soak, Mustard Bath Soak, Coconut Milk Bath Soak, Bath Bombs, Smoothing Body Scrub, Exfoliating Body Scrub
Module 16: Aromatherapy, Gem + Flower Essences, Hydrosols
Synergy, Gemstone Essences, Flower Essences, Essential Oils - Aromatherapy, Essential Oil Usage, Essential Oils for Skin Care
Module 17: Scent Development, Natural Perfume
Natural Perfumes 101, Alcohol Perfume, Solid Perfume, Formulating Scent Blends, Scent Blends for Formulations
Module 18: Herbs 101 and herbal extracts
Herbs for Skin Care, Herbal Vinegar, Herbal Water/Tea Infusion, Herbal Alcohol Extract, 24 Hour Percolation Method, Herbal Glycerin Extract, Herbal Oil Extract
+ Resource links and Store + Alumni Perks

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Get more out of your Diploma Course with 8-Weeks Mentored by Joan Morais.
When you purchase our Professional Skin Care Diploma Course you are automatically included in our 8-week mentored semester.
Diploma Course Purchase Includes:
8-Weeks Mentored Semester with Joan
8-Weeks Mentored Semester
This Diploma Course Includes
18 Modules/263 LESSONS
8-Weeks Mentored Semester with Joan Morais
Private Community Group
Lifetime Course Access
Moisturizers, Creams, Lotions, Butters
- Beginner Moisturizer System 1A & 1B
- Moisturizer System #1 Build
- Regenerating Firm Skin Moisturizer with MSM and DMAE
- Moisturizer System #2 Build
- Instant Firming Moisturizer
- Moisturizer System #3 Build
- Daily Moisturizer
- Cream System #1 Build
- Deep Hydration Body Cream
- Cream System #2 Build
- Peptide Cream
- Cream System #3 Build
- Plant Stem Cells Cream
- Lotion System #1 Build
- Sensitive Skin Body Lotion
- Lotion System #2 Build
- Plant Collagen Body Lotion
- Lotion System #3 Build
- Ultra-Rich Moisturizing Body Lotion
- Anhydrous System #4
- Body Butter Anhydrous
- Brightening + Tightening Booster Powder
Serums
- Oil Serum Build
- Hyaluronic Acid B5 Gel Serum
- Regenerating and Brightening Gel Serum with Plant Collagen
- HA Gel Serum Oil-Free
- Barrier Restore Moisturizing Serum with Plant Ceramides
- CoQ10 + Vitamin C Oil Serum
Cleansers, Exfoliants, Toners, Masks, steam Herbs
- Cleanser Formula Builds
- Pore Clarifying Gel Cleanser
- Enzyme Cream Cleanser
- Plant Jelly Cleanser
- Tonic and Toner Builds
- Hydrating Mist
- Balancing + Hydrating Tonic
- Clarifying Tonic
- Aftershave Tonic
- Cleansing Exfoliant Grounds
- Clarifying Clay Mask
- Wet Mud Mask
- Niacinamide Radiant Mask
- Facial Steam Herbs
Lip Balm, Lip Gloss, Skin Balm, Body Oil
- Lip Balm Base
- Lip Gloss Base
- Beauty Balm Base
- Body Oil Build
- Bronze Glow Body Oil
Body Wash
- Body Wash Build
- Hydrating Body Wash
Deodorant, Body Powder
- Solid Stick Deodorant
- Fresh Roll-On Cream Deodorant
- Body Powder
Bath & Body
- Mineral Bath Soak
- MSM Muscle Bath Soak
- Mustard Bath Soak
- Coconut Milk Bath Soak
- Smoothing Body Scrub
- Exfoliating Body Scrub
- Bath Bombs - Bath Fizzies
Aromatherapy, GEM + Flower Essences, Hydrosols
- Gem and Flower Essences
- Hydrosols
- Aromatherapy Body Mist and Room Spray
Herbs 101, Herbal Extracts
- Herbal Vinegar
- Herbal Water/Tea Infusion
- Herbal Alcohol Extract
- 24 Hour Percolation Method
- Herbal Glycerin Extract
- Herbal Oil Extract
Scent Development, Natural Perfume
- Natural Perfume
- Perfume Oil
- Solid Perfume
- Alcohol Perfume
- Scent Blends for Formulations
Using sustainable flora, land and sea plants, herbs, flowers, minerals and vitamins that beautify, nourish and condition the hair. The raw materials are chosen using the 12 principles of green chemistry as a guideline.
The formulations contain no animal products and no animal testing is done. The scent is from essential oils, absolutes, fruits and extracts that benefit the skin. Our high standards for green and clean beauty are reflected in the raw materials we use.
Discover these ingredients:
- Natural Polymers
- Natural Alternative for Silicones
- Natural Alternative for Polysorbates
- Vegan Collagen
- Plant Peptides
- Plant Stem-Cells
- Plant Ceramides
- MSM
- Age-Defying Ingredients
- Humectants
- Antioxidants
- Protectants
- Making Naturally Preserved Skin Care Products
- Success and Confidence Making Products
- Formulating: Building Formulas
- Reverse Formulating
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Pre-Market Testing
- Lab Testing
- DIY Testing with Incubator
- Manufacturing Equipment (Small and Medium Scale)
- Product Development
- Adjusting and Customizing Formulas
- Creating an Organic or Natural Skin Care Line
- Diversity of Skin Types
- Raw Material Suppliers
- Product Containers
- Product Labeling
- Wholesale/Retail Pricing
What makes Our Course different?
We are the only Online Cosmetic Formulation School that offers:

- 1Lifetime Course Access
You always have access and new updates to the course! This course has all the training you need. You can refer to it over and over for answers and to support you as a formulator. - 2Live Group Sessions
The Live Group Session is mentored with long-time Green Cosmetic Formulator Joan Morais, a leading pioneer in the cosmetic industry. Joan started the first online formulation school 20+ years ago.
- 3The Only 100% Vegan and Plant-Based Formulation School
We use plant-based, and 100% vegan ingredients in all the course formulations. - 4The Only Online Formulation School developed and created in California AND the USA
We are the only USA online school accredited with an A+ rating. We train you to become a successful formulator, to formulate and make professional, stable, and effective formulations. We assist students all over the world to source ingredients.
Meet Your Instructor Joan Morais
Hello From Joan
This course is designed for beginners to intermediate learners, providing everything you need to grow into a confident and modern cosmetic formulator. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn to create professional skincare products you can use, sell, and build into your own brand.
Over two decades as a green cosmetic formulator, I’ve tested countless formulations, equipment, and ingredients so you don’t have to. In this course, I share my tried-and-tested recipes, methods, and insider knowledge—saving you years of trial and error. You’ll gain access to professional techniques, affordable equipment recommendations, and ingredient sources available in small purchase sizes to get you started right away.
I bring transparency, authenticity, and a passion for teaching to every lesson. With patience and dedication, I guide you through the learning process so you can feel confident in your skills and empowered to create. You are meant to do this—take the leap, believe in yourself, and put in the work.
Starting out can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We are here to mentor and support you every step of the way, helping you grow from your very first formulation to building a successful cosmetic brand.
How I Define Natural Cosmetics, Natural Skincare Products
Natural cosmetics are formulated with raw materials derived from nature—renewable plant feedstocks, botanicals, and minerals. These ingredients undergo only minimal and carefully chosen processing methods, guided by green chemistry principles and the latest sustainable, energy-efficient technologies, including biotechnology and bio-based innovations.
Every step of formulation is designed to minimize impact on humans, animals, and the environment, supporting a low or zero carbon footprint. We incorporate nutraceuticals—active nutrients such as beneficial vitamins and plant compounds—that provide real value to skin and hair health.
To me, natural cosmetics represent green, renewable, and sustainable clean beauty, crafted to promote healthy, nourished, and radiant skin and hair.
— Joan Morais
Higher standard of diploma certification
- 225 Instructional Videos
- 50 Premium Formulations
- Training downloads of formulas and procedures
- 18 Modules
- Private Facebook Community Group
- Mentorship under Cosmetic Formulator Joan Morais
- Lifetime Course Access
Upon completion of payment, you will receive complete access to the course and the course training downloads. Start studying in advance to get the most out of the 8 week mentored and live Q+A sessions with Joan Morais.
$1,995.00
**You will automatically be enrolled in the next 8-Week Mentored Session with Joan. Details will be sent to you via email prior to the start of the mentored session.
Digital Return Policy
Last updated July 8, 2026
This policy applies to payment plans for Professional Formulation Courses.
If you enroll in a Professional Formulation Course using a payment plan, course access is granted only after all scheduled payments have been completed and the course access date has arrived.
We do not release partial course access, individual modules, downloads, formulas, videos, or training materials while a payment plan is still in progress.
There is no additional fee to enroll in the payment plan. However, if you choose to cancel your payment plan before course access has been granted, a $140 administrative processing fee will be deducted from the amount paid.
Any remaining balance will be refunded to the original payment method when possible.
Once all payments have been completed and course access has been granted, the purchase is final. Because the course includes immediate access to digital materials, formulas, downloads, videos, handouts, and training content, no refunds, credits, or cancellations are available after access has been provided, except where required by law.
By enrolling in a payment plan, you agree to complete the scheduled payments unless you cancel before course access is granted.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for complete information.
Last Updated July 8, 2026
DIGITAL ACCESS AND RETURN POLICY
Our courses, classes, videos, handouts, eBooks, downloads, and training materials are digital products. After purchase, access is delivered immediately or according to the course access schedule stated on the product page.
Because digital products cannot be returned once access has been granted, all digital product purchases are final and non-refundable, except where required by low or approve by us in limited circumstances.
Before purchasing, please review the course or class description and the course curriculum carefully so you understand what is included. We are happy to answer questions before you enroll.
We do not offer refunds because a customer changes their mind, feels the course is more detailed than expected, does not have time to complete the course, has already accessed or downloaded the materials, or decides not to use the training.
We are committed to supporting you. If you have trouble accessing your course or digital product, please contact us at info@joanmorais.com so we can help.
Limited exceptions may include duplicate purchases, billing errors, unauthorized transactions, or a technical access issue that we are unable to resolve within a reasonable time.
FAQ's
To receive your diploma certificate, you will need to complete all of the lessons in the course and pass the final assessment.
Once you have completed these requirements, your diploma certificate will be issued online. You can then download, print, and frame it to celebrate this important milestone and accomplishment.
Your diploma represents the time, dedication, and skill you have developed through the course.
You will receive access to the course and training materials immediately after full payment is received.to the course and course training materials immediately after full payment is received.
Once your order is complete, you can log in to My Account on JoanMorais.com and go to View My Courses to access your course.
Yes, the course is designed to give you the formulation knowledge, skills, and guidance needed to create your own natural hair care and/or skin care products.
You will learn how to formulate products, understand ingredient function, follow proper formulation methods, and develop products with more confidence and professional skill.
Many of our students use the course to begin creating their own hair care or skin care lines, while others use the training to improve existing products or expand their brand.
Please note that each student is responsible for completing appropriate product testing, following Good Manufacturing Practices, and meeting the cosmetic regulations for the country or region where their products will be sold.
The Guided Professional Formulation Courses are 8 weeks long.
During the 8-week guided period, you will receive weekly guidance to help you move through the course step by step.
You also receive lifetime course access, so you can complete the course at your own pace and continue reviewing the lessons and training materials whenever needed, for as long as the course remains available.
Yes, you can absolutely start as a beginner with no prior formulation experience.
Our Diploma Certification Courses teach you step by step how to make and formulate professional natural hair care and skin care products. The training is in-depth and designed to help you understand ingredients, formulation methods, product development, and how to create stable, effective products.
Our students range from beginners to intermediate and advanced formulators. Many students join because they want to start their own natural hair care or skin care line. Others already have a product line and want to improve their formulas, add new products, or take more control over their manufacturing.
You do not need prior experience to begin. The course is designed to guide you from the foundation into professional formulation skills.
The course provides information, instruction, and guidance to help you understand how to formulate safe, stable, and effective products for the market.
You will learn about important professional practices, including Good Manufacturing Practices, also called GMP, and pre-market testing. These steps help confirm that a product is properly made, stable, and suitable before it is sold.
While the course gives you the formulation knowledge and professional guidance needed, each student is responsible for completing the appropriate testing, following cosmetic regulations, and meeting the requirements for the country or region where their products will be sold.
The Professional Formulation Courses are self-paced, so you can study on your own schedule.
During the 8-week guided course period, you will receive a weekly email to help guide you through the course modules. If you would like to complete the course in 8 weeks, we recommend following the weekly schedule and reviewing the suggested modules each week.
You may also work ahead or take more time if needed. Each student can choose the pace that works best for them.
You will have lifetime course access, so you can continue reviewing the lessons and training materials after the guided period ends.
The course also includes eight Module Reviews to help you review and reinforce each group of modules.
Yes, you can take the course if you live in another country. We have students from all over the world enrolled in our courses.
The course includes many resources, and we do our best to select ingredients that are commonly available and easier to source. You can also research raw material and cosmetic ingredient suppliers in your own country, as well as suppliers in other countries that may ship to you.
If you are unable to find a specific ingredient, we can help guide you with possible substitutions when needed.
The formulation training is taught in a way that can be applied internationally, so you can learn the principles of natural cosmetic formulation no matter where you are located.
Yes. The course includes downloadable materials such as formulas, procedures, lessons, and supporting resources.
These materials are available inside your course account. We recommend saving the downloads to your downloads or computer and printing them if you would like a physical copy for your personal use.
Yes, you will learn how to formulate and make natural hair care and/or skin care products.
The course lessons are in-depth and designed to teach you the foundations of cosmetic formulation, including how ingredients work, how to create balanced formulas, and how to make products step by step.
You will learn both the theory and the practical methods needed to create natural formulations with more confidence, skill, and understanding.
Yes, we do use preservatives when they are needed, especially in water-based formulations.
Preservatives are very important because any formula that contains water can grow bacteria, yeast, and mold if it is not properly preserved. A water-based cosmetic product without a preservative is similar to leaving yogurt unrefrigerated and hoping it will stay safe. It can become contaminated and unsafe to use.
Our goal is to teach students how to create products that are safe, stable, and suitable for consumers. In the course, we educate students on preservative systems and how to use them correctly in natural formulations.
The preservatives used in our formulations are accepted by natural standards such as ECOCERT and COSMOS. We also teach about preservatives derived from renewable sources, including plant-based sources, and how to choose appropriate preservation systems for different types of products.
Our formulations use high-quality cosmetic raw materials and ingredients that are carefully selected for natural, vegan, and cruelty-free formulation.
The ingredients may include plant-based oils, butters, waxes, extracts, humectants, emulsifiers, surfactants, thickeners, active ingredients, and preservatives used in natural cosmetic formulation. Many of the ingredients are selected with a focus on renewable, bio-based, biodegradable, and sustainable options when available.
Most of the main ingredients used in the course can be sourced from cosmetic ingredient suppliers in many countries. Because students are located around the world, ingredient availability can vary by country and supplier.
We do not provide one fixed ingredient shopping list for every student because there are often ingredient options and substitutions depending on where you are sourcing from. The course teaches you how ingredients function, so you can better understand how to select appropriate ingredients and make substitutions when needed.
The course includes an Equipment Lesson that explains different equipment options based on the level and scale of production you want to work toward.ment
The equipment is organized into four levels:
Level 1: Kitchen Equipment
For beginners, small batches, and those just starting out.
Level 2: Lab Equipment
For formulating, testing, and small production.
Level 3: Medium Batch Production
For larger batch sizes, around 42 pounds, 5 gallons, or 19 liters.
Level 4: Manufacturing Lab Equipment
For larger-scale production using professional lab and manufacturing equipment.
You do not need to purchase expensive equipment before starting the course. Many students begin with common kitchen equipment or basic lab tools, depending on their goals and budget.
We recommend learning the course material first before buying equipment. The course will guide you through different equipment options, resources, and considerations so you can decide what makes the most sense for your formulation goals and the scale you want to start with.






Jo-Anna Cassino (verified owner) –
I have enrolled in a variety of courses within the school. They are all great, and full of information and resources that you can go back to for refferance as you have lifetime access. I can’t express how much I love these courses. Joan is lovely and super supportive.
Jo-Anna Cassino (verified owner) –
I love these courses so much! They are a wealth of information, and you have lifetime access to go back to when you need a refresh. Joan is lovely, and the material is great. There are also lots of resources provided to support your whole process.
Jeanne Erna (verified owner) –
I want to give a heartfelt shoutout to Joan Morais, an incredible trainer in natural formulation. Her school challenges formulators to master natural skin products and turn them into real, global brands. I learned things I had never encountered before, taught with a level of detail that completely changed how I see this craft.
Thank you, Joan Morais for your passion and generosity in sharing your expertise.
Jeanne Erna
Zilvine P. (verified owner) –
I wholeheartedly recommend the Joan Morais Professional Natural Skin Care Formulation Course! These courses exceeded all of my expectations and have truly been a life-changing experience.
Joan Morais is an extraordinary teacher—knowledgeable, passionate, kind, and incredibly generous with her expertise. She has a wonderful gift for making complex topics easy to understand and inspires her students to believe in themselves and their dreams.
The course is beautifully organized, detailed, and filled with valuable information and practical knowledge. I finished this course feeling empowered, confident, and excited to begin creating my own natural skincare products.
Thank you, Joan, for your dedication, inspiration, and for sharing your incredible knowledge with the world. Learning from you has been an absolute privilege, and I will always be grateful for this amazing experience.
Cati Bate (verified owner) –
I am currently studying both the Hair Care and Skin Care courses with Joan Morais, and I can honestly say they are among the best courses I have ever taken.
The level of detail, knowledge, and professionalism is exceptional. The courses are incredibly comprehensive, covering both the science behind formulation and the practical aspects of creating professional products. Every topic is explained clearly and thoroughly, making it easy to understand even more advanced concepts.
What I appreciate most is Joan’s teaching style. She is knowledgeable, patient, kind, and genuinely cares about her students’ learning. Whenever I have questions or need guidance, she is always willing to help and share her expertise.
The amount of information included is remarkable, and I continue to learn something new with every module. These courses have given me much more confidence in formulating skincare and hair care products and have deepened my understanding of cosmetic formulation.
If you are looking for professional, high-quality training in skincare and hair care formulation, I highly recommend Joan Morais. Her courses are an incredible investment in your education and development.
Thank you, Joan, for creating such valuable courses and for your ongoing support and dedication to your students.
Cati
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Wonder –
A Valuable Investment for Industry Professionals.
Having already built a skincare business before enrolling, I came into this diploma with a solid foundation and I was pleasantly surprised by how much there still was to learn. This program didn’t just confirm what I already knew; it deepened my understanding in ways that have genuinely elevated how I approach formulation.
The curriculum goes beyond surface-level content. The depth of knowledge covered gave me a more thorough grasp of the science behind the products I’ve been creating, and I found real value in being able to connect that theory back to my existing hands-on experience. For someone already working in the industry, that’s not always easy to find in a course.
Overall, I’d highly recommend this diploma to anyone serious about skin care formulation — whether you’re just starting out or, like me, looking to strengthen the expertise behind your brand. It’s absolutely worth it.
Ketlene b joseph (verified owner) –
I am truly enjoyed this beauty formulation course and am very grateful for the knowledge and guidance provided by the course .The class was both educational and inspiring, combining scientific understanding with practical, real-world application.
Mrs Joan explained complex formulation concepts in a clear and engaging way, making ingredients, safety, and formulation techniques easy to understand and apply. I especially appreciated the hands-on approach and the encouragement to be creative while still respecting formulation standards and best practices.
This course strengthened my confidence in creating beauty products and deepened my passion for clean, effective formulations. It was an enjoyable, motivating, and valuable learning experience that I will carry with me in my beauty journey.
Brittany Ross (verified owner) –
I have been a licensed aesthetician for nearly 20 years and very early into this program, I noticed my understanding and ability to articulate how and why certain skin care formulations were effecting my clients skin in certain ways naturally increased. The formulations and relevant information are a treasure-trove of inspiration and create a strong foundation that makes me feel confident about evolving my skin care brand in a direction I never thought possible. I am forever grateful to Joan.
Gayle (verified owner) –
Love how this is put together. Very good for 1st time learning. She breaks it down for you to understand. The zoom calls are great I watch them later.
Sylvia King (verified owner) –
Sylvia King – May 26 2025
The Professional Skincare Formulation Course, is well organized worth the investment with valuable information.
Joan Morais put this course together beautifully with syllabus details, science and videos giving you a greater understanding on formulations.
The 8 weeks zoom mentor questions and answers Joan is very knowledgeable helping a guiding start which i enjoyed. Joan Morais is the BEST teacher kind and caring. I now have confidence on making skin and body care products. This course is highly recommended.
Thank you Joan for sharing your expertise knowledge, you are truly a blessing.
Sylvia
Tamara Henderson (verified owner) –
I just completed the Professional Natural Skin Care Formulation Course and highly recommend it. The content is outstanding and covers an abundance of information. The formulation section is so well done with Joan giving instruction, demonstrating and sharing her wealth of knowledge. The guest speakers were experts who delivered engaging content at just the right level. The platform the course was delivered on was extremely easy to use and will make it simple to access information going forward. Joan was very approachable during the weekly zoom learning sessions and provided a comfortable environment for Q&A. Her experience and passion for what she does is truly a benefit for students. Thank you Joan.
Sarah S (verified owner) –
The professional skincare course was truly a worthwhile investment for me. It provided me with much valuable information and confidence in formulating. Besides for the actual hands on information, I gained a much greater appreciation for all these wonderful natural ingredients with health enhancing properties that Joan imparts through the course. The consulting sessions I also found to be very helpful and it was really amazing to work with Joan and having these sessions where she so generously shares of her time and expertise.
Esther (verified owner) –
So glad I took the course , very informative most importantly science based . Formulating is something I’m love so much an this extra course/ information is what I wanted as a Chemist I can tell you won’t be disappointed
Meaghan Renshaw (verified owner) –
I am only a quarter of the way through the skincare diploma course but the sheer amount of information I have accessed is invaluable! Being able to print and read the material as well as watch short videos summarizing the lessons allows me to dive deeper into material I am interested in. Looking forward to formulating!!!
Bridget Namubiru (verified owner) –
I am so glad I took the natural skin care course—it has been a game-changer for me! As I prepare to launch my own skincare line, I’ve realized how much I’ve learned. The knowledge I’ve gained allows me to look at natural cosmetic labels and confidently understand how to formulate them.
This course has truly empowered me to create my own formulas using the comprehensive learning materials provided. I’m now excited to take my journey a step further by enrolling in the hair care course.
Thank you so much, Joan, for providing such an enriching and inspiring experience!
Essi T (verified owner) –
This course has all the information I need. I like that it’s all scientific. Joan is very, very generous with information. The resource speakers were great. I felt like there’s somebody/people sincerely looking after me on this new venture that I’m taking. I love that there’s a lot of supplier links in an organized categories. I’m barely halfway my course and I could say this course is serious, not like a hobby type of course. FYI I just registered my business and working on my website right now, like – this time it’s for real. Somebody’s got my back.
Jessica (verified owner) –
Great course! Very easy to use and understand
Jamie Goulas (verified owner) –
I started the Professional Natural Skin Care Formulation Course with knowledge and experience in skin care but wanted to dive into the green, plant-based products. The information we are provided is truly invaluable. This course will benefit anyone at every level. I highly recommend.
Cristina Enache-Mohrmann (verified owner) –
I enrolled for this class 2 years ago and I must say is totally worth it! Joan is a wonderful and patient teacher, generous with the amount of information she shares and to me it’s quite important we have lifetime access, as it give us the possibility to learn in our own pace, to come back again to the basics or to revisit a recipe I really need.
EKM (verified owner) –
Loved the amount of information !Best decision ever !
Ana Maria Perez (verified owner) –
The course was fantastic! Very informative and fun at the same time. Encouraged me to keep working and studying and will definitely open my own skincare business.
Thank you!
Tenille Pierre (verified owner) –
I first enrolled in the Professional Formulation Haircare Course and I was literally in shock. I had such an amazing experience and I just knew that I had to sign up for the Professional Formulation Skincare Course. I thought I knew what to expect but Joan keeps blowing me away, leaving me speechless with her wealth of knowledge. She is an amazing teacher. I learned so much and I would never trade this experience for the world.
Amber Ellingson (verified owner) –
Loved all the classes! So much information and very inspiring. I can’t wait to apply what I’ve learned. I highly recommend!
Jeanette Hughes (verified owner) –
Joan’s skin pro course is one of the best classes I have ever taken and the 8 week mentor program was very informative, I loved every minute of the class and can’t wait to join more class. Thanks again Joan for sharing all your knowledge
Latasha Shields (verified owner) –
I would like to say that this course and Mrs.Morais has been so much fun, each lesson are very easy to understand it is jam packed with vital information to become a cosmetic formulator. The course is full of work sheet to help along the way and the zoom meetings is one you don’t want miss. Mrs.Morais very nice welcoming and patient and open to help you succeed. I am very glad and blessed to have taken this course.
Vineta Abele (verified owner) –
I am an herbalist . Right now I am about to finish Skin Care Course. What I wonderful , wonderful experience ! I learned SOOOOO much! Joann is not only very knowledgeable , but also truly lovely person. Very patient. I truly enjoyed ALL learning process. It is described very well. Lots of great formulations! I would suggest to everyone who is interested in skin care to take this class! Millions of thanks for putting together this course Joann! :) :) :)
Jeanette Hughes (verified owner) –
I am so happy I made the leap and joined Joan’s pro skin course. It is so informative and I highly recommend taking the course.
Justice Rivera (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the Pro Skin course and highly recommend it! I gained a wealth of knowledge and education about skin care that I didn’t have previously. Joan was very detailed in her teachings and the resources shared were invaluable! I’m so excited to venture into skincare and can’t wait to apply all of what i’ve learned form this course to my formulating journey! So excited to create! Thank you again Joan!
Eden Smith (verified owner) –
The Professoinal Skin Care Formulation Course was very informative and Joan was an absolute joy during the live Q+A. 10/10
Eden Smith (verified owner) –
I learned so much and Joan is an absolute joy!
ALICIA JUAREZ NAYLOR (verified owner) –
Hello everyone! This is the first time I have taken an online class. I absolutely loved the Professional SkinCare class. The structure is great with the weekly Q & A with Joan. All the videos and classes included in this course are very detailed and easy to follow. It is great for someone that needs the flexibility to study at different times of the day. Joan has such a beautiful personality! She is a true mentor and teacher that cares about her students. If you are considered taking this class, I highly recommend it! Thank you Joan for everything! :)
Denise Nance (verified owner) –
I thank Joan for sharing her wisdom and knowledge with us. Joan is a great instructor and takes the time to answer every question or will do research and get the answer back to her students. I love her professionalism in every way. She has every module detailed and is equipped with everything needed to formulate from start to finish. Thank you sharing with us the suppliers and extra’s that were not included in the course. With allowing us unlimited access to the course, I have no doubt that we will all become the professional formulators we desire to be. Thank you so much Joan, Michelle and Brittney! Blessings to you all!
Nikylla Celine (verified owner) –
Nikylla Celine – March 25, 2023
I just finished the Professional Natural Skin Care Formulation Course and loved every minute of it. Joan Morais is the BEST instructor, and the information provided is invaluable. I even got choked up during our last Zoom class when it was time to finish up and say goodbye. Thanks for the most wonderful experience I’ve ever had. I’ve already purchased three more courses and can’t get enough!
Oyin Onarinde (verified owner) –
Taking Joan skin course has really helped me in my natural skin care journey. The course syllabus is so detailed and she answers all questions that you may have. Joan Morais skin care course is a good investment and value for your money.
Zamaris M Flores Soto (verified owner) –
Joan explain very simple all concepts for all beginners… Her knowledge and responsibility when answer the questions are awesome. The complementary resources is a super plus in the course of Professional Natural Skin Care Formulation. I am very satisfied and I decided to take the Professional Natural Hair Care Formulation. All information in one place…. Just as I needed.
Francheska Seijo (verified owner) –
Joan’s course is absolutely amazing! It is filled with priceless information and very well explained. The modules are very detailed with videos and pdfs. She shares tons of information on all topics and is always wanting to help her students. The live Q&A’s are very helpful and a great way to make connections with your peers. She answers every question the students have. The course prepares you to be able to start a skincare brand. I feel like she really includes A – Z in this course. I have also purchased her shampoo, conditioner, hair growth, and skin penetration enhancer courses and they all have 5 stars! The investment is well worth it.
Lucia Sessions (verified owner) –
Remarkable! Joan is a treasure and a superb master of skin care formulation. I am currently enrolled in the Professional Natural Skin Care course and highly recommend this study to anyone who is serious about expert formulation. The syllabus is well-designed and walks you through essential information and abundant resources, formulas, industry trends and insider guest presenters. Joan is by far the best and most knowledgeable instructor that I have ever worked with – and a font of information and experience. Add to this beautiful recipe the key ingredients of her kindness, patience and approachable teaching style and you have a winning formula! Kudos! Lucia
Keerthikadevi Subramanian (verified owner) –
I’m from India and I have enrolled for 8 weeks Natural skin care formulation course. The course is detailed and easy to follow. The product outcome is excellent and gives a great confidence to start our own skin care line. I’ll highly recommend Joan’s course for who likes to learn skin care formulation:) The q&a sessions and facebook group is helpful to resolve the queries. Great learning. Thank you Joan :)
Joann (verified owner) –
Taking Joan’s Professional Skin Care Course was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! By using everything I learned in the course, I was able to start my own cosmetic business! I couldn’t have done it without the knowledge that I learned from Joan. She’s a fantastic instructor, and you can tell that she wishes the best for all of her students. I plan to take more of her courses soon so that I can take my business to the next level!
MEGAN ASSAF (verified owner) –
I knew I needed this course, but I didn’t know how much I needed it! I am so grateful! Thank you Joan.
It is so helpful that I can go back and retake any modules for the rest of my life, because there’s recipes galore! And, also that she is updating and refining and adding more things in later that I can access for new content. The Formulator’s Lab seems like a great follow up to this course, and continues the journey. Joan is the best kind of teacher to learn from; she knows her work, she is kind, thoughtful, professional and wants her students to succeed. I appreciate her creative heart. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to formulate or put their products out there with safety, documentation, and knowledgeableness with a wonderful guide and a plethora of resources to access. Thank you. Megan
Julie Mitchell (verified owner) –
I give this program 5 stars!! Thank you Joan Morais for all your professional advice and training. It has been so much fun learning while getting the practical steps to creating a successful skin care line.
Julie
Caitlin Hoffman (verified owner) –
This was an amazingly comprehensive course for developing a skin care portfolio. The patience Mrs. Morais has as she talks about each ingredient in detail is outrageously helpful. Thank you for developing such a wonderful program for those of us that are interested in learning about true natural skincare. Kuddos to you and this program!!
Alina Olaru (verified owner) –
I have just completed the Pro Natural Skin Care Formulation Course and I totally loved it, very practical and simple approach, very well explained, lots of information and great formulas. I’ve done different courses online but they can’t be compared, I was very confused before I started to study this course.
Would definitely remember!
Thank you for your guidance Joan, was a great experience!
Wendy Butvila (verified owner) –
As expected for Joan Morais…a sensible, simple and practical approach in this course to managing common everyday complaints with confidence and ease. thank you Joan :)
RITA ESTREMERA (verified owner) –
Thank you Joan for this amazing hair course. I wanted to learn how to make my own hair products, I learned so much about, that now I am very confident to make my own. Thanks for taking your time to responde and help us to figure things out with our questions.
5 stars
Florencia Saavedra (verified owner) –
The course is complete, it has a very interesant point of view. Joan proposes that within the options you choose which profile you want to have and go for it.
Kim Cloutier (verified owner) –
I have just completed the Pro Natural Skin Care Formulation course and I cannot give it enough praise. I’m a rookie when it comes to formulating. I have learned much more than I ever thought I would. Joan is a very knowledgeable, generous, kind hearted teacher and you can feel it in the course. I’m so excited to start formulating and putting in practice everything I’ve learned the past 8 weeks. I highly recommend this course.
Ocean (verified owner) –
I finished the Professional Natural Skincare Product Making Course and I have learned so much! I know understand why certain types of ingredients go together and why certain ingredients do NOT go together. I have a better understanding of different types preservatives and product stability. I would 100% recommend this program because Joan is very patient, very kind, understanding, and full of knowledge. The lessons are easy to follow and understand. Thank you for making this course.
D.O. (verified owner) –
Would definitely recommend!
Joan and her team were so helpful during the course and provided us with so much knowledge. Their mission is truly to help and teach us, to respect nature and work with it, not against it, and doing it great! The first two weeks seem overwhelming (if you are a beginner like me), but as you go and Joan provides you with explanations, it is much easier, don’t think about how it is tough, you’ll be good I promise.
Alicia Rainville (verified owner) –
I am very happy with the skin care course. I’m new to the formulation world and at first I thought I was in over my head. However, Joan made me feel reassured and was very encouraging along the way. The class is organized wonderfully and the weekly Zoom meetings were a great help. Now I feel very confident and knowledgable. I’m looking forward to trying my hand at some of the amazing preparations Joan taught us. My only complaint is that I cannot decide which amazing formula to try first (haha!).
Joann Mitchell (verified owner) –
I’m so happy that I chose to take Joan’s course! I had it narrowed down to 3 courses to choose from and I feel I made the perfect choice. She shared so much information and I now feel very confident in making my own products! My biggest worry was how to add preservatives correctly, but Joan covered all of that information in detail. I’m also hoping to take the hair course soon. Thank you so much for sharing all of your wisdom, Joan!
LisaC (verified owner) –
I am so happy that I found this school! I can’t imagine another that could compare. In taking the Pro Natural Hair Care class, I have learned so much about natural/sustainable ingredients and continue to gain confidence in formulating. My family and friends have been so happy with what I have been able to formulate. My hair thanks me every day. :). There is so much information provided and it is thoroughly covered in all the videos and live Q&A’s. Joan is also a wonderful instructor. Her caring and passion for the subject as well as her students, comes through in tenfold. All questions asked are answered and if she doesn’t know, she finds out. I highly recommend this class and any that Joan offers in future!
Karishma (verified owner) –
This is an excellent opportunity to learn about plant-sourced cosmetic ingredients and formulation. Joan is kind, gentle, warm and patient. Her knowledge is encyclopedia-cal and her passion for formulation comes through in every interaction. I cannot thank her enough for this wonderfully structured course. Look no further.
Wendy Butvila (verified owner) –
I could not fault this course. It was so well structured. I have NOT had a single formulation failure with Joan’s methods and have learnt so much. I have the confidence to alter base formulations to personalise them or to reinvent them for a specific need. I loved everything about this course. Informative, factual, excellent resources and sound practical tips and tricks!
Kevin Troy –
I would just like to say how amazing this course is – it is packed full of the most incredibly useful information, not to mention the formulations! Everything is clear and concise, and with videos for every single thing you can imagine.
Joan is such a lovely person – her kindness and expertise radiate in every interaction. Michelle is also so lovely – I can’t speak highly enough of all that I have learnt already, and look forward to having this course by my side forever!
Felisha Kay (verified owner) –
I completed the Natural Hair Care and Professional Skin Care Courses in 2016. Joan teaches in a way that is engaging, very easy to follow, and encouraging.
These courses have changed my life. Today, I am a highly skilled cosmetic formulator and successful beauty business owner. I could have never come this far without taking the Joan Morais Courses. She is the best!
XOXO,
Felisha Kay
FeliKay Beauty
***** 5 Stars *****
Felisha Kay (verified owner) –
I took completed the Natural Hair Care and Professional Skin Care Courses. Joan teaches in a way that is engaging, very easy to follow and encouraging. I can honestly say that it has changed my life. I consider myself a highly skilled cosmetic formulator and successful beauty business owner. I could have never gone this far without taking the Joan Morais Courses. She is the best!
XOXO,
Felisha Kay
FeliKay Beauty
***** 5 Stars *****
Eileen Ray (verified owner) –
I took this course when we were working to formulate what is now our best selling moisturizer and I learned so much! So much value in this course and Joan is AMAZING!
Jane P (verified owner) –
Skin care course was the first one I took with Joan. Great and comprehensive course by a professional trainer. Joan does such an amazing job and explains steps clearly. Further, she provides the resources needed to start formulating. Being able to make natural products for my family and friends has been awesome. I highly recommend this course . Thank you Joan!
Tami G. –
I would not be where I am today without Joan’s courses and private 1:1 consulting. By formulating my own skincare collection I saved thousands of dollars that would have gone to a lab to do the R&D and I may not own the formula in the end. The foundation I got from this course allowed me to feel confident working with different ingredients. Once you know the building blocks of a serum or moisturizer, you have the tools to literally create award winning formulas. Joan is humble and kind and such a wealth of knowledge. Sing up for this course, you will not be disappointed.
Natasha Williams (verified owner) –
I am so happy I decided to take Joan’s skin course before starting my skincare line. Joan was very helpful and informative. I really enjoyed the live classes and loved that I could ask Joan questions outside of the live classes. Being new to formulating and learning about ingredients and the process of formulating can be very overwhelming, so I am happy that I have access to the material for life.
Natasha
Tricia K Lewis (verified owner) –
Joan Morais is an amazing instructor. I started my business during the beginning of covid and I just wanted proper training to run a business and to learn more about natural skin care formulations. This is the best decision I have made for myself and brand. She gives you all the tools to make an effective formulation, but she provides you information about tools, equipments and other amazing essential oils to use to make consistent and effective products. Furthermore she introduces to other essential oils that I never heard before joining this class. In addition she teaches you good manufacturing practices. I encourage everyone to join her class. I am looking forward to joining her monthly subscription class soon.
Ashjan suliman (verified owner) –
I have taken the skincare course and was a really very good experience.
Joan is an excellent instructor she explains everything very well.
She has so much knowledge and she answers every question we ask
She is very kind , patient, and helpful with us.
highly recommended!
Thank you so much for this great course!
5 star
Ashjan
Melba Scott (verified owner) –
I am so grateful to have taken Joan’s course. Joan exudes knowledge, years of experience and a genuine willingness to share her experience so you can better equip yourself in your beauty product creation endeavors. Her course material and online method of teaching is full of so much useful information. I love that I can go back to review the material and there is no time limit to access the material. After taking the course I know I will be able to create amazing products and I also feel confident I can further supplement my knowledge with Joan’s formulator’s membership program. Thank you Joan for creating such a wonderful platform to share your knowledge and bring together a community of likeminded individuals. I believe we are all looking to impact people and the world one healthy beauty product at a time. XoXo. Mel
Khine Pe (verified owner) –
Joan is so systematic with the way she does things and her advice and tips are so relevant and useful. The notes are so comprehensive and she has put so much thought into it for her students that she would even put the supplier list next to each ingredient! There is also a life time access to the course so I can go back to the notes, videos etc anytime without having to worry about losing access after finishing the course. I also find her very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. I also love the fact that it’s a plant based course!!
Temi (verified owner) –
This is one of the best decision i have ever taken. I got couple of classes on the internet to choose from but i went for Joan class and i will say its the best decision. Joan is so down to earth. She saved me lots of money on equipments and i will forever remain grateful. Her course was a blessing to me. If you are trying to choose out of your bunch of choices of where to learn please choice Joan and i promise you will not regret it. Thanks joan. Much love from Temi
MG –
I’m in the process of taking Joan’s course and it’s been informative thus far. She gives feedback when needed and breaks things down.
Ny –
Joan is very helpful and informative. I really enjoyed the LIVE classes, and I am thankful that my questions were answered. When I first started the class it seemed overwhelming, but about after Module 2 my questions got answered and my understanding became clear. I really, truly really :), enjoyed every bit of learning and growing. Joan is also very encouraging. It was worth the time and hard work in completing this course. I will, definitely, have another review in the near future as my business continues to progress.
LisaC (verified owner) –
Just wrapping up the Professional Natural Skin Care course and it was wonderful! There is so much to learn and the information is easy to follow. Joan is a wonderful teacher who cares about her students and our ability to excel and be successful. Her knowledge, experience and guided lessons are a gift. One of my favorite things about this class was sitting on a live q&a and watching Joan put a formulation together. It was so helpful. I am looking forward to continuing on my formulation journey. Thank you Joan!
Sandra (verified owner) –
Very detailed course
This course was very detailed and informative. There is so much information that I went through this entire course 4 times. Each time I did I picked up more valuable info. Joan is a very caring person, evident in the amount of material and the way she presents this course. The mentored session let’s you ask anything you need to know to be a success. I highly recommend this course to anyone serious about creating there own skin care line. I give it an A+
Hillary Childs (verified owner) –
The Professional Natural Skin Care Making Course was definitely worth the investment. I was introduced to so many new raw ingredients, formulas and ideas. I look forward to incorporating all of this knowledge into my product line. Thank you!!
Denise Shattuck (verified owner) –
The Natural Skin Care Course by Joan Morais more than exceeded my expectations of how to formulate natural and organic products for the skin. She provides an abundance of information, and explains each step concisely. I have much to learn, and have gleaned much from her wealth of knowledge in this area. I am excited to jump in and start creating my own products and hopefully someday launch my own skin care line. A million thanks! ~Denise
Pamela Mckenzie (verified owner) –
I have enjoyed this course offered by Joan Morais immensely. Its quite thorough and informative. I love the fact that I can work at my own pace and will have lifetime access to this course. Joan has done a good job by covering everything that I would need to start my business.
I will continue experimenting on making these products as I embark on launching my cosmetic on-line store.
Joans DIY Soap recipes, I absolutely love and hoping to take her Hair Care course in the future.
Thank you Joan and God bless you.
Saar Ben-Shachar (verified owner) –
If you are searching for a great course to make your own natural formulation then this is the place for you. I love the fact that Joan is knowledgable about more than just natural cosmetic formulation, she is also an aromatherapist, an herbalist, all-natural-things-lover with holistic and various of experiences/certifications under her belt, so when she is teaching she uses her own interpretation to add extra "sparkle" from her personal experience to the mix.
Joan was always available to answer question, she cares and want success for her students. She empowers and really teaches from the heart.
You can tell this course was made with love as she is super passionate about what she does and it could be seen from the way she teaches and makes herself available to all her students.
I am forever grateful for the knowledge I have received and I will definitely take more of Joan’s courses in the future.
Kathleen Bolan (verified owner) –
I had been searching for a comprehensive skin care course, and all of the others did not impress me. When I discovered Joan’s course, it had everything I was looking for and then some. Her background and experience as an aromatherapist, herbalist, and formulator was exactly that of a mentor with whom I wanted to study.
The course material is very well structured and organized, the accompanying module videos help clarify each procedure in the process, and we are encouraged to customize the formulations to make them our own. As someone with a scientific background, I appreciate and admire Joan’s precision and attention to detail.
Joan answers every question without reservation. I have had instructors of introductory courses who limit the information they tell you. It seems they don’t want to reveal all of their “secrets.” Joan is very generous and an open book. She is willing to share everything she has learned and experienced over her many years of formulating. I can’t thank her enough for answering my myriad of specific questions. She is very patient, kind, and caring—a gem in her own right.
Thank you, Joan! Your passion, commitment, and dedication are apparent and truly an inspiration. I feel very blessed to have connected with you, and am very grateful for everything you have taught us and for sharing your joy with us.
Lynn Keiter (verified owner) –
This is one of the best courses I’ve taken in skincare. First because it’s simple to understand and there are so many recipes to experiment with and learn about the choices one has in making Natural skincare products . The one on one time with Joan was invaluable . Ashe so much to share , this course is truely just touching the surface of what’s to know . I really look forward to practicing what I’ve learned and I actually know now I can go back to more complicated courses I enrolled in and understand them better because of the foundation Joan has set for me .
Wendy Schoeman (verified owner) –
Joan is an exceptional teacher who is constantly making her formulas even better. She explains in detail the reasons she uses certain ingredients, shows how they work, why they work in a formula and how to make the formula your own.
I have taken all of Joan’s courses and value every one because I was at different points in the learning curve and as I grew her courses met my needs. I am really happy I have the chance to go back and review the videos because it is Joan I learn from, not a manual. She has so much knowledge that she shares as the video is playing.
I would love to have another chance to learn from Joan and if I am fortunate to I will. Joan inspired me to begin my own business and although it is hard work I want to share how important it is to use healthy ingredients each and every day.
Thank you Joan for keeping my passion thriving! I hope we can meet for that cup of coffee or tea.
Maybe we will just have to agree to meet somewhere!
Live, Love, Laugh
Wendy Schoeman
Lily Garcia (verified owner) –
Joan Morais is a master teacher. Given my great enthusiasm in this subject, I was looking everywhere for the right guidance. Joan is the perfect blend of knowledge and practical instruction. Most importantly, she is Incredibly generous and giving of her time with her students.
As an esthetician for 20 years, I never thought it possible to create my own product line. Then I started working with a formulator and realized I was completely limited in my input. I didn’t own the recipes (formulas) and didn’t have the creative or intellectual license to make them my own. This was disempowering and I wanted a way to address this barrier.
I am so grateful I found Joan. Her course provides all the resources that go into making an amazing skincare line. She provides everything you need to make your passion a reality. The world of resources and ethical ingredients are now at my fingertips. There are no words to describe my excitement and immense gratitude for Joan.
Thank you Joan. My search is over!
Nyambura Muied (verified owner) –
I stumbled upon Joan’s video on youtube while searching for the right mentor for me. After watching one of her videos and listening to her, I immediately knew that my search had ended. Joan came across to me as caring and one who has a passion for what she does. I came to learn that that’s exactly the kind of mentor she truly is. I was very impressed by how generous she is with sharing her knowledge. Her follow ups during the entire course, making sure that I’m not left behind, is an indication of how much she cares about her students. I am so grateful for the wealth of information that she provided me with during and after the Skin Care Course, which I have just completed. Joan, your time and effort that you have invested , in order to enrich my life and the lives of many others like me are highly appreciated. I would recommend this course to anyone who is trying to figure out where to start or which direction to take. After the end of this course, I feel empowered, confident and above all, I feel inspired to share my God-given gifts with the world. Joan, I wish you abundance in all areas of your life and a long happy and joyful life, so you can touch more lives with your gifts. Nyambura
Felisha Kay (verified owner) –
I have taken the Hair Care Course and was highly impressed with the in-depth and well organized training. I knew that I wanted to develop a full line of products, so I invested in the Natural Skin Care Course as well. Again, highly impressed. There is so much to learn, but it is easily presented in a way that is non-intimidating and fun. Joan is an excellent instructor and I could not be more thankful for this course. I have been wanting to do this for nearly 20 years, but did not know where to go. I am thankful to have found such an amazing resource. It has already enhanced my life in the most positive ways! Thank you Joan. You are truly the best! XO
Eliza Desmarais –
I just finished the Professional Natural Skin Care course, and it was fantastic! I learned so much! It was very informative, and I really appreciated being able to watch all the steps from beginning to end of each formulation. What also helped a tremendous amount was Joan’s dedication to detail, and stressing the importance of record keeping, as well as exactly what records need to be kept. At some point Canada and the US will most likely become regulated in the cosmetic industry, and it was a big help to be guided towards running a business in a way as if these countries were already regulated. When that time comes, I feel that I have the tools to be prepared instead of scrambling at the last minute. Thank you Joan! Great course!
Diane Nasser-Allah (verified owner) –
I have enrolled for the 8 weeks guided courses . I am from London and we do have a few courses in UK, so was not to sure if I was not better off doing a course in the UK.
But it was the best thing I have done . I thoroughly enjoyed the course with a great and the kindest teacher I ever had ( Joan Morais ). The course was well structured and flowing (apologies about my English , I am French living in the UK), clear and to the point . I have enjoyed the Q& A seminars which were really helpful . Joan has been very accessible when needed . I am now more confident in making my own skin care products .
I can’t thank Joan enough for her great teaching and kindness.
Diane
5 stars