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Lotion Making: From Formula to Finish

Learn the fundamentals of creating smooth, moisturizing lotions from scratch. Explore how oils, butters, emulsifiers, humectants and preservatives work together, while gaining practical formulation and labeling knowledge. You’ll also make and take home two eight-ounce bottles of handmade lotion.

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  • 145 Court St, Newark, NJ
  • 2 hours

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Want to learn how lotions and creams are actually made?

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to combine oils, water and other ingredients to create smooth, moisturizing lotions from scratch.

We’ll walk through the lotion-making process step by step so you understand not only how to make a lotion, but why each ingredient is included.

You’ll learn:

  • How lotions and creams are formulated
  • The role of oils, butters, emulsifiers and humectants
  • Why preservatives are necessary in water-based skincare products
  • How to safely incorporate preservatives into your formula
  • How different oils affect the feel of your finished lotion
  • Where to source ingredients and supplies
  • Basic labeling considerations for personal use or retail

Whether you want to make lotion for yourself or you're interested in creating products to sell, this class will give you a practical introduction to lotion formulation.

You’ll Take Home

  • 2 eight-ounce bottles of handmade lotion

What to Bring

Please bring:

  • 1 eight-ounce glass measuring cups
  • Apron
  • Gloves
  • A bag to carry your finished products home
  • All ingredients and class materials are included in the price.

Refund Policy

  • No Refund:
    • All payments are non-refundable. If you find that you will not be able to attend a class please refer your options below.
  • Rescheduling/Full Credit:
    • Please contact [email protected] to reschedule a class for any reason to another class being offered.
    • You can reschedule a class as long 8 business days advance notice is given.
  • Partial Credit:
    • If you need to cancel a class and it is less than 8 business days before the registered class but more than 3 business days before the scheduled class a 50% credit can be applied to registering to another class being offered.
  • No Show:
    • If you do not show up for a class for any reason your class registration is NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-Transferable and NO CREDIT will be given toward any future class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Nyah (8)

(4.9-star rating across 8 reviews)

This class: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review

  • Lotion Making: From Formula to Finish

    I really learned and enjoyed the class. The instructor is well knowledgeable in the craft. She was very helpful.
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