Formula Botanica Ingredients Classification

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Our secret formula for classifying cosmetic ingredients

In our first lesson, we shared with you our secret formula for structuring and layering an organic skin-
care formulation. This knowledge will already set you light years ahead of the online DIY community and
will show you the first step you’ll need to take on your exciting journey of becoming an organic skincare
formulator. This simple bonus re-caps on the 5 categories of organic ingredients from Lesson 1.

1 foundation
Almost all organic skincare formulations have as their base, a combination of oils, butters, waxes and
waters. Examples of such organic foundation ingredients include:

Butters Oils Waters Waxes

2 Active botanicals 3 Functionals


Think of active botanicals as the biologically active Formulators need functional ingredients to ensure
compounds that can potentially feed your skin. that the formulation is stable and feels right.

4 Aromaceuticals 5 aesthetic flourishes


Aromaceuticals are the fragrances in your organic Aesthetic flourishes make your formulation look
skincare formulation blend. visually appealing and attractive.

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