2022-12-05 02:19
Announcing our brand new December holiday pop up! candle making experiences in NYC! Join expert candle maker, Marla Bosworth, in the Upper West Side of Manhattan and learn to blend your own… Read More
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Entrepreneurship | Cosmetic & Soapmaking Courses | Natural Skincare Formulation
2022-02-14 21:20
Our candle making class in NYC will teach you how to make and sell your own line of natural wax candles.If you have been search for a professional candle making business class, look no furth… Read More
2022-02-06 16:58
The Amazon boasts some of the most impressive plant butters and oils in the world, rich in vitamins, minerals and healing plant energy. The formulas i… Read More
2021-05-05 01:15
Our hands-on workshops are back in session this month in New York City. Join us for a week of evening workshops in our natural skincare diploma course, Make Your Own Beauty & Skincare Di… Read More
2020-04-06 21:59
Are you being proactive during this time and reaching out to business colleagues via phone, text or email to just check in? I'm working on planting seeds with current and potential busi… Read More
2020-03-01 21:55
The buzz in social media soapmaking groups during past few days has been that a favorite online lye calculator, Soapcalc, has been down for unforeseen reasons. There are speculations that So… Read More
2019-08-11 07:22
Recently several of my natural beauty formulation students from India have asked where they can purchase supplies in their own country. I'm publishing information here on my blog to help out… Read More
2019-08-09 08:07
When I launched my skincare business in 1998 I didn't have the slightest idea of how to blend essential oils. I made and sold soaps and skincare products with single notes of lavender, lemo… Read More
2018-05-29 21:12
✨Understanding Divine Alchemy✨Part of my destiny (which is much deeper than “life purpose, by the way) is working in and sharing the depth of wisdom of the alchemic… Read More
2018-02-14 17:42
Today I met a sweet, kind arborist. I was back at the Blue Spruce that I wrote about earlier last week. I needed to collect some of its branches for an exciting collaboration that I will ann… Read More
2018-02-13 16:52
Colorado Blue Spruce. Fallen during wind storm in Jackson Hole, WyomingI placed the palm of my hand against your tree rings, hoping to feel a heartbeat. Your spirit is still alive. You bleed… Read More
2017-04-03 18:27
Soapmakers generally end up with soda ash forming on their bars at least once in their soap making endeavors. Let's take a look at soda ash, what it is, way to prevent it from happening, how… Read More
2017-03-03 05:26
Cold Process Soapmaking Workshop in New York City. January 2017Photo credit: Marla BosworthLet's dive into some questions I recently received via email regarding cold process soap making. I… Read More
2017-02-07 06:23
Photo credit: Marla BosworthThese are the hands of alchemists blending their cold process soaps with wildcrafted botanicals and healing essential oil blends.Last month in New York City I sha… Read More
2016-11-22 21:30
This workshop is coming to NYC in January and will be offered online starting in mid-December!Ready to get proactive about launching and running your indie beauty business? Ready to stop&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-11-19 01:57
If you're seeking custom essential oil blends for personal use, your practice or for your company and products, you'll love working with Marla Bosworth. She is known in t… Read More
2016-09-27 18:04
Fall is a beautiful time to visit New York City. Learn how to formulate natural and organic skincare products on the Upper West Side of Manhattan next month. Our event takes place October 24… Read More
2016-06-10 00:58
Woo hoo it's our birthday and we're celebrating 18 amazing years! Thank you to all of our customers - those of you who are new and those who have been with us since our first official day.To… Read More
2016-02-28 04:56
Join me in New York City to learn how to formulate natural and organic skincare products. Our event takes place March 19-25, 2016. Choose individual workshops or the entire week of Bath… Read More
2016-01-06 04:20
Winter in New York City is magical, and the perfect time to join us to learn about formulating natural and organic skincare products. Our event takes place January 25-29, 2016. Choose indivi… Read More
2015-12-19 23:28
There are three ways to cut cold process soap loaves into bars: by hand, with a manual cutter, and with an electric cutter. The disadvantage to cutting soap by hand is that it is challenging… Read More
2015-12-19 04:50
Two years ago I invested in soap making equipment for large scale production of cold process soap. The cost was over $10,000. The investment is well worth it if you are looking to grow your… Read More
2015-12-18 07:50
Like many soapmakers, I started my business in my home kitchen, making small batches of soap. As demand for my products grew, I found myself outgrowing a stockpot, then a 5 gallon pail. Stic… Read More
2015-10-05 22:21
Our next series of natural and organic skincare formulation workshops in New York City will take place October 26-30, 2015. Choose to take classes individually or the entire week of Bath and… Read More
2015-05-03 20:28
I’m sitting in a life coach’s office in 2000. I never imagined my world would have hit such rock bottom. By choice I was in the beginning… Read More
2014-09-01 23:27
If you are a handmade soap and cosmetic product maker who is in the process of re-evaluating your business you're not alone. There are a lot of business owners re-evaluating their businesses… Read More
2014-03-12 02:09
One question I get asked repeatedly is how to determine the safe amount of essential oil or fragrance to use when formulating soaps and cosmetics. I hope to shed some light on this subject… Read More
2014-03-12 02:09
One question I get asked repeatedly is how to determine the safe amount of essential oil or fragrance to use when formulating soaps and cosmetics. I hope to shed some light on this subject… Read More
2014-03-07 20:18
What if I told you that quite possibly you’re spending around five or six weeks annually on Facebook? Would you think I’m crazy? Are you like me, and in denial ab… Read More
2014-03-06 22:39
I bet you’re breathing a huge sigh of relief about now. 2013 is a closed chapter and a fresh, new 2014 calendar awaits your business strategy. If you haven’t already reviewed 201… Read More
2014-03-06 22:39
I bet you’re breathing a huge sigh of relief about now. 2013 is a closed chapter and a fresh, new 2014 calendar awaits your business strategy. If you haven’t already reviewed 201… Read More
2012-07-05 15:35
Ready to learn new soapmaking techniques? Want to brainstorm with three movers and shakers in the handmade soap industry? Your timing is perfect, as we are heading into the busy sales of t… Read More
2012-06-12 01:32
The following is an interview with Dayana and Hernan of Soap Cartel. Both took our New York City classes:Dayana and Hernan of Soap Cartel 1. Tell us a bit about your background. Where were y… Read More
2012-06-03 16:59
Looking to spot trends and develop new beauty products for your bath and body line? Futurecasting – the study of change - can do just that for you. There are three rules to futur… Read More
2012-06-03 16:58
This is Part Two of a two-part blogpost on how to spot beauty trends to help grow your beauty business. If you missed Part One you can read it here.In this post, we're going to continue the… Read More
2012-05-05 02:36
Spring in New York City - Come Be Inspired!Join us in New York City for five business, cosmetic, and soap making classes in May: Cold Process Soap Making, Body Butters, Anti-aging Products… Read More
2012-05-05 01:50
Soapmaking classes in New York City taught by Marla Bosworth.Wondering how to make soap or how to make lotion? There’s no better way to learn than taking a hands-on class. Even if you… Read More
2012-04-11 23:44
Charna's line of natural perfumes.Charna Ethier is the “nose” and founder of Providence Perfume Company (www.providenceperfume.com), a natural perfumery specializing in luxurious… Read More
2012-04-03 14:49
The following is an interview with Beth Schillaci, the owner of SoapPrizes, a soap company based in Frederick, Maryland.Beth Schillaci and her daughter, owners of SoapPrizes.1. Tell us a bit… Read More
2012-03-21 19:55
This is a multi-part series on the usage of palm oil in soaps, beauty products and cosmetics. First we discussed the environmental effects of palm oil harvesting. This post will give sugge… Read More
2012-02-26 22:29
Why I"m Going Palm-Free in My Beauty Products (mp3)This is a multi-part series on the usage of palm oil in soaps, beauty products and cosmetics. First we will discuss the environmental effec… Read More
2012-02-11 19:10
Janice SummersThe following is an interview with Janice Summers, owner of Très Spa:Tell us a bit about yourself. What got you to this point in your life?Whenever anyone asks me how a… Read More
2012-02-01 02:06
Blue Hoot Soap Company's beautifully packaged soaps.The following is an interview with Alyssa Wise Taylor, owner of Blue Hoot Soap Company.1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where were you bo… Read More
2012-01-30 13:37
I had such an inspiring full-day of walking and shopping this year’s January New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) at the Javits Center in New York City. It was one of the busiest S… Read More
2012-01-30 13:37
I had such an inspiring full-day of walking and shopping this year’s January New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) at the Javits Center in New York City. It was one of the busiest S… Read More
2012-01-26 05:36
It's winter in New England and there's nothing better to keep away dry skin than a body scrub. Interested in learning how to make your own exfoliating body scrubs? Listen to our audio clip:M… Read More
2012-01-16 17:07
$1>$1>$1>$1>If you're a small business owner or an entrepreneur sitting on a brilliant idea, this message is for you. With the start of the new year, you're probably setting goal… Read More
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