MEET ME AT THE INTERFACE OF HERBALISM AND COSMETIC CHEMISTRY
Herbal skin care courses
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 (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 community & clients deserve!
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 university-level herbal education without paying an unholy amount of money?
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 extensive 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.
I share 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 am a GP though am always studying different health approaches to fill in the big holes I see in current modern medicine... Despite many hours of lectures on skin, I never knew the difference between a cream and an ointment until your courses! So a big thank you for your products and teaching, your attention to detail is obvious and very appreciated!"
Meagan - Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care Online Class
"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. I found the pharmacology very overwhelming without the context you gave us in the class."
Rachel - Herbal Extracts for Natural Skin Care Online Class
"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