MEET ME AT THE INTERFACE OF HERBALISM AND COSMETIC CHEMISTRY
Hello, I am Kaja!
I am a herbalist with a formal background in European-style pharmacy (MPharm) and science (PhD). I have a life-long interest in traditional western herbal medicine, basic knowledge of which I gained during my university studies of pharmacy. I have taken my knowledge of herbalism further while studying with an array of respected herbal mentors, who align with my duality of scientific rigor and mysticism. The past 8 years have seen me crafting herbal skin care following the principles of pharmaceutical compounding and traditional herbalism. My herbal skin care has won prestigious industry awards and most importantly helped clients whose skin was going through literal & metaphorical rough patches.
Now I would like YOU to be able to do the same with the confidence both you and your clients deserve!
Whether you are a seasoned naturopath or herbalist who would like to embrace the principles of cosmetic chemistry to make more effective skin care products for your clients, or a natural skin care maker who would like to embed their products in the principles of traditional herbalism,
I am here to teach you how!
I weave information well-known and new into my extensive experience with herbal skin care. My courses are carefully curated and combine information in unique ways you will not find anywhere else. I present my teachings in a no-nonsense easy-to-follow way. I revel in the use of simple graphics and diagrams, that assist your learning process. And these are only some of my super-powers that YOU can benefit from!
Endorsements from my students
"I loved the class, so keen to learn more from you. The notes have been printed and put into my formulations folder, I am keen to do some making."
Deb - Cream Bases for Herbal Skin Care Online Class
"I'm excited to experiment with new preservatives, I'm planning to do another manufacturing supplies order this week. Thanks again for all of your knowledge and information! You're a great presenter and the depth and extent of your knowledge really came through in both presentations - an expert for sure. Grateful to get to learn from you."
Monica - Cream Bases for Herbal Skin Care Online Class
"Thank you so much for your clear and concise communication, video presentation and pdf resources. You’ve laid it all out very nicely. I’m not a naturopath myself but a nerdy budding herbalist interested in making the things I need for myself and those around me and the science behind it alll makes it all the more interesting! It was really easily digestible."
Elaine - Cream Bases for Herbal Skin Care Online Class
"Kaja’s is very knowledgeable in this area and has a beautiful passion, curiosity and interest in herbal skincare. I have come away with refreshed and renewed interest in this area and am very keen to learn more about how I can make the right formulations for my clients with skin issues."
Jessika - Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care Online Class
"Loved this online course with Kaja, it was really informative. It covered great information about skin structure and absorption and how this influences herbal skin care manufacturing choices. I'm not sure this type of info in available anywhere else! Awesome course, highly recommended."
Tamara - Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care Online Class
signature 3-part series
Herbalism for skin care makers / Skin care making for herbalists
This 3-part course in Herbal Skin Care explores the art & science of making skin care with herbal extracts as active ingredients. It is deeply embedded in traditional herbalism and underpinned by scientific principles. It presents a carefully curated information about skin, cosmetic science, pharmaceutical compounding and herbalism that you will not find anywhere else!
The three-part course is divided into the following classes:
1. Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care
2. Cream Bases for Herbal Skin Care
3. Herbal Extracts for Natural Skin Care
More information about the course will become available in the first half of 2025. The third of the three modules will be available as a stand-alone class at the end of February 2025. The course in its entirety will take place over 6 weeks in July and August 2025 and will include an optional personal workshop. All modules will also be available as stand-alone classes. The best way to make sure you don’t miss out on any updates about this or other classes is to subscribe to my newsletter or to contact me here.
