Business: Formulating to Organic Standards

Learn how to upgrade your products from natural to organic with a few simple ingredient swaps. Create formulations that meet the requirements of different organic standards either to apply for certification or to create the highest quality formulas.

By formulating organic cosmetics you are promoting sustainability, using nutrient-rich ingredients, reducing your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and demonstrating your commitment to purity, transparency and a positive environmental impact.

We’ll explore the key organic standards around the world and then take a deep dive into the COSMOS-standards, one of the most well-known and widely applied standards globally.

We’ll share three practical examples of how to change a natural formula into an organic one by swapping or substituting a few ingredients. Understand ingredient categories and how to meet the criteria set by certifying bodies.

In this class, we will cover:

PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC COSMETICS

1. Differences between natural and organic cosmetics.
2. Organic cosmetic ingredient and product definitions.
3. Why formulate organic cosmetics?
4. Organic standards and certification bodies.

PART 2: FORMULATING TO THE COSMOS ORGANIC STANDARDS

1. COSMOS-approved raw materials.
2. How to interpret and apply the COSMOS-standard to formulations in practice.
3. Converting natural formulations into organic versions:
   • Moringa Dry Oil Body Spritz.
   • Facial Lotion with Licorice and Niacinamide.
   • Tea Tree Anti-Dandruff Shampoo.
4. Examples of certified organic products on the market.
5. Process of getting certified to the COSMOS-standard.

This class is perfect for passionate formulators who wish to create the highest quality products and brand owners who wish to apply for organic certification.

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