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HERBAL SKIN CRAFT

Foundations of herbal skin care making

3-part online course for naturopaths, herbalists and formulators

Learn to make effective and sustainable herbal skin care tailored to a variety of skin conditions. Save hundreds of hours of research while studying with Dr Karolina "Kaja" Skraskova - a traditional herbalist with background in pharmacy & science and an experienced formulator of award-winning herbal skin care. Kaja teaches herbal science in engaging, accessible, practical and contextual manner, so that you can gain the knowledge and confidence to make better herbal medicine for the skin.

Love letter from a happy student

thank you for the context

"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

Galenic formulation in herbal skin care 3 formulas

Part 1: Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care

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.
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Cream bases for herbal skin care

Part 2: Cream Bases for Herbal Skin Care

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.
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Herbal extracts for natural skin care

Part 3: Herbal Extracts for Natural Skin Care

Art & Science of herbal extracts making:

  • Selecting an appropriate solvent for a variety of herbs.
  • Key chemical constituents of >20 herbs and their effects on the skin.
  • How to incorporate herbal extracts into skin care formulas.
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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 tens 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
  • Comprehensive table summarizing key chemical constituents of 20 medicinal herbs, their effects on the skin and how to best extract them
Cream bases

Who are you

STUDENTS

These courses are suitable for experienced herbal medicine makers, qualified or student naturopaths and herbalists, 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 expansion, I tend the middle ground tediously sprawled between two inviting extremes. I endeavour to deliver accurate and to-the-point information.

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!

Galenic formulation 3 dosage forms

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

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