 By Vennie Chou, Skin Care Expert, Teacher and Histology Immunology Marker Expert Learning to make skin care products changes the way we look at plants. It adds another dimension to our appreciation for nature… from seeds that nourish to flowers that sooth and roots that heal. One of my favorite things to do is nature walk. When I walk through a Rose Garden, not only I admire the beauty of the colours and varieties, but I am also inspired by their inner strength and beauty… their healing properties. I can think of so many ways to use roses by taking them apart according to their solubility and putting them back into several products that we can use daily. Even drinking rose tea can reduce stress and anger from work or school.  As I walk further, I see a row of bright yellow trees… Forsythia. Those cheery yellow flowers will eventually fall and turn into seed pods in the fall. To me, it is a living medicine for sore throat and pimples. It is not only a strong antiseptic that Forsythia uses to protect its seeds for propagation, but also can be made into useful and beneficial skin care products. There are many dandelions along the trail. I have to give my respect for their strength and the will to live without much care and even after rooting in a small amount of soil. They have soothing and anti-inflammatory components that make them survive. I can definitely incorporate those natural components in lotions and cream.  I walk into a gift shop and notice a table full of harvested lavender from the garden. The scent is a calming joy that I can extract to use for stress and headaches. I see it also as natural anti-itch medicinal plant for insect bites.  As I walk through the exit, I notice several Magnolia trees with big, beautiful blossoms.
The petals have warming properties. I can just imagine soaking in a Magnolia bath on a cold rainy spring day. Making skin care products is a useful tool to transform nature into products that we can use daily. Product design naturally develops from the harmonious blend of this tool, knowledge and inspiration. Do you want to know more about Vennie Chou skin care online courses? Visit Vennie Chou Skin Care MasterClass
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Workshops are organised by Vennie Chou, IPF certified Natural Beauty Product Specialist, Skin Care Expert, Histology Immunology Marker Expert and Member of the Teacher's Academy. Students will receive a certificate of accomplishment from the International Perfume Foundation.  APRIL 27-28 2019 (SATURDAY, SUNDAY) NATURAL SKINCARE WORKSHOP Study of Creams & Lotions in Natural Skincare: Learn the key components that go into making natural, organic and non-toxic creams/lotions for yourself, family and friends. Products used will be simple natural ingredients to make gentle, yet effective skincare moisturisers. Cost: $280 ( non- member) $155 (member).  MAY 5 - 2019 (SUNDAY) NATURAL SOY CANDLE & INCENSE WORKSHOPStudents will learn the basics of making soy tea-light candles and votive candles, using essential oils and natural plant dyes. In addition, students will learn to make cone incense using all plant materials. Cost: $195 ( non-member) $100 ( IPF member)  MAY 19 - 2019 (SUNDAY) INDIGO DYEING WORKSHOP, THE BASICSStudents will learn different ways of making Indigo Vats. Students will build a collection of Indigo dyed linen, wool and silk samples, including indigo over-dyed samples. Each student will have a silk scarf to experiment simple Shibori techniques for dyeing. Cost: $195 ( non- member) $100 ( IPF member).  JUNE 22-23 2019 (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP WITH NATURAL DYES: This is an intensive soap making workshop. Students will learn to make bar soaps and various decorative techniques using Natural dyes. Different techniques including Hand Milling, Impression, Embedding, and Marbling. On Day 2, students will learn to make liquid and foam soap. Formulas will be provided that you can use to build your own soap recipes. Cost: $345 (non-member) $225 (IPF member). |
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