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Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care - Certified Online Course - 19-JULY-2025
Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care - Certified Online Course - 19-JULY-2025
Herbae Thylacini

Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care - Certified Online Course - 19-JULY-2025

Sale price$219 AUD

PART 1 of Herbal Skin Craft: Foundations of Herbal Skin Care Making 3-part certified online training for naturopaths, herbalists and formulators

Pre-approved by NHAA for 3 hours of CPD in the Formal Learning category.

Date & Time

SATURDAY 19-JULY-2025 10.00am-12.00pm AEST (replay is available for 6 months if signing up for this course only or for 12 months if taking part within the Herbal Skin Craft offering)

Course content

This module explores the principles of pharmaceutical compounding for the application in the manufacture of topical herbal medicines and herbal skin care. In the first half, you will learn about the skin anatomy & physiology and explore its interactions with skin care ingredients. The second half of the module is devoted to a detailed explanation of the various types and energetics of dermal dosage forms and their suitability for a range of skin conditions. The course presents a practical workflow for the selection of the most appropriate herbal skin care product, you can seamlessly incorporate into your herbal practice. Finally, a selection of case studies and practical examples is presented and you will be given space for Q&A session at the end of the class.

You will
  • Sharpen your understanding of skin anatomy and physiology.
  • Debunk common misconceptions about the skin & its absorption of cosmetic ingredients.
  • Master the selection of an effective & practical topical herbal formula reflecting (i) the skin’s presentation, (ii) the type of a dermal dosage form, and (ii) the choice of suitable herbal extracts.

Do you know which skin conditions warrant the use of a herbal cream and when a herbal balm or gel is more appropriate?

Do you use the same basic herbal cream or herbal balm formula and see it working only sometimes?

Do you have doubts about what happens to skin care ingredients when you apply herbal skin care products on the skin - do they penetrate, do they evaporate?

Would you like to understand the complexity of the skin?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, then this 2h deep dive into Galenic Formulation is for YOU!

Who is it for

This course is 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 a practical application and in an easy-to-digest engaging manner.

Modules
  • Skin anatomy.
  • Interaction of skin with skin care ingredients.
  • Dermal dosage forms: their overview, detailed explanation of their basic and advanced characteristics, energetics and how these govern the selection of fit-for-purpose skin care products.
  • Appropriate selection of herbs for particular dosage forms. (N.B. This will be discussed only briefly. A detailed information about herbal extracts is shared in Part 3 if the Herbal Skin Craft: Herbal Extracts in Natural Skin Care.)
  • Practical examples and case studies.
  • Generous time for Q&A.
Format

Live online masterclass (2 hours). A link will be sent to you prior to the meeting. Recording will be available for 6 months* after the course. A selection of downloadable digital resources will be shared. *Note that participants of the Herbal Skin Craft course have access to the recording for 12 months.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Karolina "Kaja" Skraskova holds a Masters degree in Pharmacy from the Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. During this course Kaja studied not only various forms of chemistry but also pharmaceutical botany, pharmacognosy and pharmaceutical compounding. Kaja further holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Kaja has more than 8 years of experience formulating and making award-winning herbal skin care, using the principles of Galenic formulation. She delivered several invited talks on the topic to naturopathy students at Australian universities. Kaja enjoys teaching qualified naturopaths and herbalists, BHSc students and the broad public at the interface of herbalism and cosmetic science. She revels in presenting information new and old from refreshing angles. More information about Kaja and her work can be found here.

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Meagan
Big thank you for your products and teaching

I am loving your courses! I have a confession, that I have no training in herbal medicine. I am a GP though am always studying different health approaches to fill in the big holes I see in current modern medicine and be able to help my patients find more health rather than just symptom control.

And despite many hours of lectures on skin, I never knew the difference between a cream and an ointment until your courses! Your pharmacy degree including herbal medicines sounded ideal and I wish my medical school had the same approach.

So a big thank you for your products and teaching, your attention to detail is obvious and very appreciated!

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Sarit Bianca
Galenic formulation

I really loved the content it will make me think differently now about how I make my products. Definitely need to watch it a few times to gather and understand all the information. Thank you so much for this extremely informative course. I cant wait to learn more from you, you are a wealth of knowledge. Thank you thank you thank you 😊 🙏 💚🌿

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jessika schaad
Kaya’s online class

The Glanenic Formulation skin care class was highly informative and inspirational. I loved going back to the structure and function of the skin to connect with this fascinating and vital organ and 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 and am very keen to learn more about how I can make the right formulations for my clients with skin issues.

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Sharon Ferguson
Online course

I recently attended Kaja's online course 'Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care' and I can’t recommend it enough! I just loved the information on dermal dosage, it's now has changed the way I look at personal care products! Great content, great course thank you. If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of herbal skincare, training with Herbae Thylacini is a must!

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Tamara Welsh
Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care - Online Course

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, high recommend.