MEET ME AT THE INTERFACE OF TRADITIONAL HERBALISM AND COSMETIC SCIENCE
OILY CRAFT Herbal skin craft FULL CRAFTGain confidence and profound understanding of herbal skin care making one unique course at a time
Hello, my name is Karolina Skraskova, but everybody calls me Kaja.
I am a herbalist with a formal background in European-style pharmacy (MPharm) and science (analytical chemistry PhD). I revel in presenting foundational knowledge from practical perspectives. My courses are rooted in traditional herbalism, underpinned by cosmetic science and infused with my direct personal experience.
I am a member of the Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists and I delivered invited talks at Australian universities on the topic of Herbal Skin Care.
Most importantly, the past 9 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 community & clients deserve!
Testimonials
Confidence & DEEP UNDERSTANDING
"In three sessions of deep dive with [you] I feel more prepared to formulate than ever!"
Jude - Holistic facialist of 30 years
"I love your depth of knowledge and how it helps me to better understand why I’m doing something a certain way!"
Sammi Allen - Naturopath, owner of the Nimbin Apothecary
"I did my Herbal pharmacology subject a few semesters ago and I truly felt I learnt more from you in 2 hours than I did in a full Semester."
Rachel - BHSc Naturopathy student
"I really enjoyed how in depth, science based and chronological everything was. Kaja pays so much attention to detail and it was super fun nerding out.
Pearl - BHSc Naturopathy student
"I found this course to really fill in the gaps, expand on my knowledge and add more depth to the emulsions I was making."
Christie - Herbal skin care formulator
"I feel so much more confident in making herbal extracts and pairing the right ingredients in my formulation. Kaja's wisdom is deep end embodied."
Tanika - Herbal skin care formulator
"No bullshit, well structured teaching with everything thought of. The slides are beautiful & precise, the info practical and user-friendly. I'm so excited to spend time playing around with what I've learned."
Emma - Herbalist
"I really valued the technical knowledge I gained from this course, as it has made me feel much more confident about creating my own products. I also appreciated the structure of the three separate classes, as they made it easy to see how the knowledge could be applied in practice."
Tanya - Herbal skin care formulator
"I'm excited to experiment with new preservatives, I'm planning to do another manufacturing supplies order this week. You're a great presenter and the depth and extent of your knowledge really came through - an expert for sure."
Monica - Naturopath
"I have gained so much confidence to create since studying with you and I'm grateful for the passion and care you bring to your teaching. I can't wait for your next course!"
Karen - Herbal skin care formulator
Are you a seasoned naturopath or herbalist who would like to embrace the principles of pharmaceutical compounding and cosmetic chemistry to make more effective herbal skin care for your clients?
Or a home or community herbalist who would like to access high-level technical information, so that you can confidently elevate your herbal skin care making skills?
Or a natural skin care formulator who would like to formulate their products following the principles of traditional herbalism?
From the science of herbal extracts making and herbal calculations, to sustainable selection of herbs for your formulas:
I've got YOU covered!
I weave information well-known & new and my personal experience with herbal skin care into a practical context. My courses are carefully curated and combine information in unique ways you will not find anywhere else.
Rather than receiving a list of herbal skin care formulas, in my courses you will build a strong knowledge foundations of basic principles, ingredients and processes involved in the making of herbal skin care. These will enable you to confidently experiment with your own creations.
I share complex information in a very accessible way, as described by tens of my students. And this is only one of my super-powers that YOU can benefit from!