HERBAL SKIN CRAFT
Foundations of herbal skin care making
3-part online training for naturopaths, herbalists and formulators
Learn to formulate effective, sustainable herbal skincare tailored to a wide range of skin conditions.
Study with Dr. Karolina "Kaja" Skraskova—an experienced traditional herbalist with a formal background in pharmacy and analytical chemistry, and the formulator behind an award-winning herbal skincare range.
Through her accessible, engaging, and practical teaching style, Kaja brings herbal science to life, helping you build both the knowledge and confidence needed to create personalized, results-driven herbal medicine for the skin—without spending hundreds of hours on research.
Love letter from a happy student
I learned more from this course than at the university
"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 - BHSc naturopathy student
3-part online training for naturopaths, herbalists and formulators
Herbal Skin Craft: Foundations of herbal skin care making
Part 1: Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care
SATURDAY 19-JULY-2025 10.00am-12.00pm AEST (replay available for 12 months)
An insightful trip into the world of pharmaceutical compounding:
- Skin anatomy and physiology.
- Interaction of skin and cosmetic ingredients.
- Characteristics & energetics of dermal dosage forms.
- Practical examples & case studies.
- By the end of this course you will understand how to select appropriate dosage forms tailored to particular skin conditions and circumstances.
Part 2: Cream Bases for Herbal Skin Care
SATURDAY 09-AUGUST-2025 10.00am-12.00pm AEST (replay available for 12 months)
Art & Science of making your own fit-for-purpose cream bases:
- Analysis of commercially available cream bases.
- Making & fine-tuning cream bases to fit particular skin conditions.
- Activating cream bases with herbal extracts.
- By the end of this course you will feel confident to make your own cream bases. You will gain understanding of which ingredients to select to underpin particular therapeutic characteristics of your cream bases.
Part 3: Herbal Extracts for Natural Skin Care
SATURDAY 30-AUGUST-2025 10.00am-12.00pm AEST (replay available for 12 months)
Art & Science of herbal extracts making:
- Selecting an appropriate solvent for a variety of herbs.
- Key chemical constituents of >20 herbs & their effects on skin.
- How to incorporate herbal extracts into skin care formulas.
- By the end of this course you will have saved yourself tens of hours of research by accessing carefully curated content based-on hundreds of relevant academic references & years of practical experience.
Best offer
SAVE 20%
You can access all 3 individual courses separately, however, the Herbal Skin Craft offering saves you 20% of the full price of all three courses. Additionally, as a part of the Herbal Skin Craft offering you will
1. Have access to all recordings for 12 months (as opposed to 6 months when signing up for individual courses), AND
2. Be able to ask follow-up questions during the 1-hour live Q&A session at the end of the series.
Love letter from a happy student
SOULFUL SCIENCE
"I was nervous about booking onto this course, having been terrible at science at school but it was great! Kaja makes the information very accessible and it was fascinating! Who knew science could be this much fun! I also love her soulful approach to herbalism and her reciprocal relational connection to the earth. Soulful science!"
Kate - Home herbalist and skin care formulator
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
wisdom
This 3-part series of online courses provides a deep-dive into making herbal medicine for topical application. You will learn the workflow of creating a herbal formula that takes into consideration the skin, the dosage form, and the herbs, saving you hundreds of hours of research and helping you make more effective tailored herbal skin care. The course considers skin care in a broader context of dermal / topical herbal products.
What will you receive
Resources
- 3x live video calls (2+ hours each) complemented with a well-structured presentation & easy-to-follow diagrams
- Recordings available for 12 months
- 3x downloadable course e-book with notes, diagrams, and formulas
- Practical cream base spreadsheet calculator (valued at $50)
- Comprehensive table summarizing key chemical constituents of 20 medicinal herbs, their effects on the skin and how to best extract them (valued at $150)
- 1h live Q&A session for follow-up questions at the end of the series
Who are you
STUDENTS
These courses are suitable for experienced herbal medicine makers, qualified or student naturopaths and herbalists, pharmacists, aromatherapists, cosmetic chemists and aestheticians who would like to deepen their knowledge of the skin and herbal medicine for the skin. To home / community herbalists, and skin care formulators these courses will provide university-level education within the context of practical application and in a easy-to-digest engaging manner.
Love letter from a happy students
refreshed and renewed interest
"I loved learning how specific we need to be in our dosage forms in order to provide the right therapeutic effects to our skin. 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."
Jessika - Naturopath
Hello, I am Kaja!
I am a herbalist with a formal background in European-style pharmacy (MPharm) and science (analytical chemistry PhD). I revel in presenting knowledge from practical perspectives. As an experimental philosopher in the middle of an (mis)information crisis, I tend the middle ground tediously sprawled between two inviting extremes. I endeavour to share accurate and to-the-point information rooted in traditional herbalism and underpinned by cosmetic science.
I delivered invited talks at Australian universities on the topic of Herbal Skin Care.
Most importantly, 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!
TESTIMONIAL
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
"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 - General Practitioner
TESTIMONIAL
EXCITED TO EXPERIMENT
"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 - Naturopath
TESTIMONIAL
NO BULLSHIT!
"No bullshit, well structured teaching with everything thought of. The slides are beautiful & precise, the info practical and
user-friendly. Highly recommend! I'm so excited to spend time playing around with what I've learned. Thanks Kaja!"
Emma - Home herbalist
Testimonial
EASILY DIGESTIBLE SCIENCE
"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 all makes it all the more interesting! It was really easily digestible."
Elaine - Home herbalist
SPECIAL OFFER
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JOIN US FOR THE NEXT ROUND IN JULY AND AUGUST 2025
3-part online training for naturopaths, herbalists and formulators.
A comprehensive course in herbal skin care making that combines knowledge and practical perspectives from pharmaceutical compounding, cosmetic chemistry and traditional herbalism.
Save yourself hundreds of hours of research while transforming your herbal skin care making practice.
Learn to make effective and sustainable tailored herbal skin care for yourself, your community and your clients.
Best offer
SAVE 20%
You can access all 3 individual courses separately, however, the Herbal Skin Craft offering saves you 20% of the full price of all three courses. Additionally, as a part of the Herbal Skin Craft offering you will:
1. Have access to all recordings for 12 months (as opposed to 6 months when signing up for individual courses), AND
2. Be able to ask follow-up questions during the 1-hour live Q&A session at the end of the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! My courses combine knowledge and experience from several disciplines, including pharmaceutical compounding, cosmetic chemistry and herbalism. I pride myself on presenting information from refreshing perspectives and making it relevant for your practice.
No! While previous experience of herbalism or skin care making is advantageous, you don't need a degree in naturopathy or herbalism. Many of my students are home herbalists, making herbal remedies for themselves and their community.
Yes! You can sign up to any of the classes (i.e. Galenic Formulation, Cream Bases and/or Herbal Extracts) separately. You can find links to individual classes here.
Yes, I welcome students from all over the world! The presentation and content is in English.
You will have access to all the recordings for 12 months after the course finishes. You will be able to download all pdf resources.
My courses offer unique perspectives on skin care making, by combining my knowledge and practical experience of pharmaceutical compounding, cosmetic chemistry and traditional herbalism. I revel in presenting accurate and practical information that you will not find anywhere else.
Please ensure you have read through this page thoroughly and are able to commit the time involved in completing the course.
Refunds are not available for change of mind or change in circumstances. According to the Australian Consumer Law, refunds are only available if the course does not deliver the promised information.
If you are not satisfied with the course on the above grounds, you may request a refund within 14 days of Part 1 (Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care) taking place.
Contact
Have more questions? Would you like to be emailed when the pre-sale goes live? Leave me a message and I will be in touch. Kaja