Skincare Basics: Lotion & Balm

Service Description

In this 2-hour session, learn the secrets of crafting your own body lotion and body balm that’s kind to your skin and wallet. Good quality skincare doesn’t require a hefty price tag; gain insight about how natural ingredients can come together to create nourishing skincare delights. This workshop is led by Kenneth (Ph.D in Biochemistry), who is a research biochemist by profession. He has leveraged his scientific knowledge into skin care and started his formulation scientist adventure 10 years ago. He started 7 years ago when decided to make the most simple and natural skincare products for his daughter after seeing her distressing skin condition in her early age. He has transformed many of his raw research into on-the-shelf skin care products with various potent ingredients. Since then, he has developed several natural recipes and remedies that succes WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: • Basic knowledge of the cold process soap making method • How to work safely with lye (potassium hydroxide) which is essential to the liquid soap making process • How to prepare and blend natural ingredients like base oils and essential oils WHAT YOU WILL GET: • 2 litres of liquid castile soap • 3 liquid soap recipes: a gentle all-purpose liquid soap; moisturising body liquid soap; and a laundry liquid soap • Class slides with information about soap making ingredients and necessary equipment needed, as well as preparation and clean-up steps • An e-certificate of participation (sent only upon request after workshop is completed) PLEASE NOTE: While you will be able to take home your soap paste immediately after the workshop, please note that it will require a minimum of 2 weeks of curing before it's ready for use. Once you learn the know-how of cold process soap making, you will be able to continue making your own liquid soap at our studio by booking a single DIY session, or with the All Access Pass, which allows for unlimited use* of our studio space. Visit our Maker Space page to learn more. *Subject to operating hours and availability of slots FEE: $180/pax Enjoy up to 20% off when you purchase a package. Visit our Packages page for more information [note that hyperlinks are not possible in this section] SUITABLE FOR: This workshop is beginner-friendly and does notrequire any prior soap-making experience. For safety precautions participation is limited to individuals aged 12 and above