Galenic Formulation in Herbal Skin Care - Online Course 12-October-2024

Date

2025 date to be announced

Format

Online masterclass (2 hours). A link will be sent to you prior to the meeting. Recording will be available for 4 weeks after the course. A selection of digital resources will be shared + I will be available to answer any of your clarifying questions for the 4 weeks following the course.

You will never look at the skin and skin care products the same way! What's more, you will be more confident when selecting the right herbal skin care product for your clients' skin needs.

What is it

This online masterclass is a deep dive into the art & science of choosing fit-for-purpose herbal remedies for the skin. Galenic formulation is the old term for pharmaceutical compounding. I will unpack in detail how you can apply its principles when making and selecting herbal skin care for yourself, your family or your clients. I will share a body of carefully curated information that you will not find anywhere else.

Who is it for

The content of this course is detailed and aimed at skilled medicine makers, qualified herbalists and naturopaths. However, you will greatly benefit from this class even if you are a budding herbalist or skin care formulator.

Topics covered

• Skin anatomy and physiology in moderate detail.
  
• Detailed information on dermal dosage forms for herbal skin care.
• Skin absorption of active constituents.
• Effects of dermal dosage forms on the skin and on the absorption of actives.
• Putting it all together: Choosing an ideal dermal dosage form and medicinal herb to target a particular skin condition.
• Practical examples and case studies.
• Generous time for Q&A.
• 10% discount for the follow up online class "Cream Bases for Herbal Skin Care"

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Karolina "Kaja" Skraskova holds a Masters degree in Pharmacy from the Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. During this course Karolina studied not only various forms of chemistry but also pharmaceutical botany, pharmacognosy and pharmaceutical compounding. Kaja further holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from 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, 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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