Honey & Beeswax: Super Natural Formulations
The Course
Learn how to make cosmetics containing natural honey and beeswax. You do not need special equipment and having completed the course will be able to make these recipes in your kitchen.
During the session, Sara will demonstrate how to make lavender chamomile soap, a beeswax soap that you can use the same day you make it (no waiting eight weeks to cure). Coloured with alkanet root, you can watch the pH change from red to green to purple as the soap processes—a little magic.
Participants will make two other skincare products. Solid honey salt scrub is an exfoliating mixture of coarse sea salt and honey, formulated in tablet form to minimise packaging – as fun to make as it is easy! The final product you will make is a beeswax face & body moisture cream. This fantastic cream can be made in a few variations and will keep you moisturised from head to toe (or from A to Bee if you prefer).
The Tutor
Dr Sara Robb is an award-winning neuroscientist who began making cosmetics after her daughter was born. Formulating for more than 20 years, Sara is a member of the Society for Cosmetic Scientists (SCS), and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA). Sara’s formulations are available in books published by Northern Bee Books and in numerous journal articles (British Beekeeping Journal, Bee Craft, BBKA News, Bees for Development Journal). Sara runs workshops at the National Honey Show and BBKA Spring Convention each year and is a cosmetic safety assessor specialising in writing Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs) for beekeepers.
Participant Information
Part of the day is hands-on so you might wish to bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Fee & Refreshments
£80 per person, including tuition, teas and coffees. If you have any other dietary requirements please let us know in advance.
Please read our Adult Day Courses terms & conditions.
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