Learn to make lotions, creams, and other emulsions at the Soapmaking Studio in San Diego County, CA.

Lotion Making Science

Lotions, Creams, and Other Emulsions

In this beginning-through-advanced Lotion Making Science class, take a scientific, hands-on approach to learning different methods and techniques for making lotion. Students learn to make small, test batches of lotion and how to increase the recipe to make larger batches. Gain confidence by learning how a batch of lotion that has separated or gone wrong can always be salvaged. Understand the importance of emulsifiers and emulsification systems: what they are and how they work. Perform scientific test experiments to prove whether or not common lotion ingredients (such as lecithin, polysorbate, and stearic acid) act as emulsifiers. In this Lotion Making Science class, students compare four (4) different emulsifiers in performance challenges to determine which emulsifiers cause soaping (white streaks during application), which emulsifiers are better for the face (non-comedogenic), which emulsifiers are water miscible (and better for use in hair conditioner), and which emulsifiers are considered natural ingredients (and widely accepted by modern consumers). This class also briefly covers labeling requirements, preservatives, and professional lab testing. Students make lotion in class and receive four (4) different lotions to take home.

Registration

Date	Details	Registration Options
Sunday February 18, 2024	Attend Online 11:45 am–4:00 pm PDT (4¼ hours) Instructor: Kerri Mixon Class fee: $85 Materials fee: $27 Online fee: $25 or $38	Credit Card, PayPal, or eCheck Days until Online Class 6 days or more $137.00, First Class Mail 5 days or fewer $150.00, Priority Mail Express
	Attend in Person Noon–4:00 pm (4 hours) Instructor: Kerri Mixon Class fee: $85 Materials fee: $27	Credit Card, PayPal, or eCheck	Mail Registration Form and Money Order (Cosmetic Making Class)

Lotion Making Science Class Supplies

Some of the ingredients and supplies for making lotions, creams, and hair conditioner that are used during the class are available for purchase from the Soapmaking Studio and are linked below.

• Additives:
  • Citric Acid
  • Cyclomethicone
  • Glycerin
  • Honeyquat
  • Rosemary Oleoresin Extract (ROE)
• Emulsifying Waxes:
  • Conditioning
  • Conditioning Plus
  • Soft and Silky
  • Traditional
• Base Oils, Fats:
  • Cocoa Butter
  • Coconut Oil
  • Hemp Seed Oil
  • Grape Seed Oil
  • Jojoba Oil
  • Meadowfoam Oil
  • Pumpkin Seed Oil
  • Rice Bran Oil
  • Shea Butter
  • Wheat Germ Oil
• Preservatives:
  • Germaben II
  • Germall Plus
  • GSB
  • Optiphen Plus

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Classes are held at a private home occupied by a pet cat. If you are allergic to cats, please contact info@soapmakingstudio.com prior to enrolling in a class.