Make your first moisturiser
Free mini-course 'Gentle Cream with Olivem 1000' — 7 lessons from a UK-based cosmetic chemist
Start any day • No hidden fees • Lessons available now
A word from our expert
What is this mini-course about? • 2 min
Oksana Walker
Certified cosmetic chemist, IFSCC member
“I'll tell you what you'll learn in the mini-course and why formulating is easier than it seems”
What you'll get on the mini-course
Your first face cream
You'll make a real anti-ageing cream yourself using a professional formulation
Core knowledge
What INCI is, how a cosmetic formula is built, and how an oil-in-water emulsion differs from a water-in-oil one
Understanding ingredients
What each component in the formula does, why an emulsifier is needed and what HLB is
Community
An open school chat on Telegram — ask questions, share your results and connect with other fellow formulators
Clarity
You'll work out whether you'd like to grow in cosmetic formulation and carry on learning
The mini-course isn't a template. We'll make an anti-ageing product, but you'll be able to adapt the recipe to your own skin's needs.
How the course works
Sign-up
- •Fill in the form — just your name and email
- •Access opens straight away
- •Learn at your own pace
Learning
- •7 video lessons of 20–30 minutes each
- •Theory plus hands-on lab practice
- •A shared Telegram chat for questions
Result
- •Your very own anti-ageing cream
- •A short quiz
- •Decide whether to carry on learning
⏰ The course isn't tied to dates. Start any day — even today!
Mini-course programme
7 lessons • Theory + practice in the lab • Self-paced learning
An introduction to cosmetic formulation. What INCI is, how an emulsion works, the types of creams. Video lesson ~20 min.
How a cosmetic formula is built. Water and oil phases, the percentage ratio of components. Video lesson ~25 min.
What equipment you need for formulating at home. The minimum tool kit. Video lesson ~15 min.
What an emulsifier is and what surfactants are for. The HLB system — hydrophilic-lipophilic balance. Video lesson ~30 min.
A practical session. Preparing the cream's water phase — choosing ingredients and calculating proportions. Video lesson ~25 min.
A practical session. Preparing the oil phase — oils, emollients, active ingredients. Video lesson ~25 min.
The final session. Making the cream — emulsifying, adding actives, preservative, stabilisation. Video lesson ~30 min.
A short test to reinforce the material. Check your knowledge after completing the course.
Who the mini-course is for
Complete beginner
You've never made cosmetics but want to give it a go. The mini-course is designed just for you — we start from scratch.
Natural-living enthusiast
You care about what's in your cosmetics and want to know exactly what you put on your skin.
Looking for a new hobby
You love making things by hand. Formulating could be your next passion. Try it for free!
Thinking about a business
You're considering natural cosmetics as a business. The mini-course is a way to try it with no outlay.
Your teacher
Oksana Walker
Mini-course teacher, co-founder of Walker Formulation Academy
Oksana is a practising cosmetic chemist with international certifications. Author of the “Cosmetic Chemistry” course and the mini-course programme. She explains complex things in simple terms — no fluff and no tedious lectures.
Why is the mini-course free?
We want you to try formulating without barriers — without money, without complicated conditions, without obligations. The mini-course is our introduction. You'll learn what cosmetic formulation is, try your hand at it and work out whether you enjoy it.
No hidden charges — the mini-course is completely free, from start to finish
No obligations — you're not required to buy anything afterwards
A full product — 7 real lessons with practice, not an advertising teaser
A convenient way to learn
Any device
Watch on your phone, tablet or computer
Up to 30 minutes
Lessons are short — easy to fit into any schedule
No fixed dates
Start any day and learn at your own pace
Telegram chat
An open school chat — ask questions and connect
What's next?
The mini-course is the first step. If you enjoy formulating, here's what lies ahead:
Mini-course
🔥 you are hereYour first cream, an intro to the basics
Cosmetic Formulation Basics
10 lessons, 6 products, certificate
Cosmetic chemistry
6 modules, 25 products, exam
Specialisations
Men's skincare, massage and more
Walker Formulation Academy Club
AI assistant, webinars, community
You're NOT obliged to continue. But if formulating hooks you — we know where to take you next.
Cosmetic Formulation Basics
- • 10 lessons
- • 6 products
- • Certificate
The next step after the mini-course
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Yes, the mini-course is completely free. 7 lessons, access to the platform, and chat support — all at no cost. No hidden terms.
No. The mini-course is designed for absolute beginners. We start with the very basics and explain every step.
A list of ingredients and equipment is provided in lessons 3–4. Everything can be purchased at specialized stores for formulators. A basic kit will cost around 2000–3000 ₽.
7 lessons of 20–30 minutes each. You can finish it over a weekend or spread it out over a week — learn at your own pace.
In the school's open Telegram chat. You can also share your results and chat with other participants there.
You will create your first anti-ageing face cream using a professional formula. You will also gain an understanding of whether you want to pursue cosmetic formulation further.
No. The mini-course is a standalone product. You are not obligated to buy anything. However, if you wish to continue, we offer “Cosmetic Formulation Basics” and “Cosmetic Chemistry” courses.
Yes, the lessons are accessible from any device — phone, tablet, or computer. The player is responsive, making it convenient to watch from anywhere.
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7 lessons • Start any day • The result — your own anti-ageing moisturiser
Make your first moisturiser
7 lessons • Free • No limits
It's completely free. No hidden charges and no obligations.
Even if you're still unsure — just give it a try. It's free, with no obligations. And perhaps your first cream will be the start of something big.
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