An inspiring and practical foundational course for anyone who wants to understand their skin deeply and learn how to create their own natural skincare with plants, oils, and herbs.

Duration 

5 hours (including a short break; herbal tea and snacks included)

Group Size 

Minimum 4 participants – Maximum 10 participants For a personal and attentive experience.

Welcome & Introduction 

We begin the day with a warm welcome and a brief introduction to the course structure, content, and intention. Together, we set the theme for the day, creating a safe and inspiring start.

1. Natural Beauty and Your Skin Why Natural Beauty? 

In a world full of synthetic ingredients, fast consumption, and overburdened bodies, more people are seeking something real. Natural beauty isn’t about perfection – it’s about balance, sustainability, and respect for your body and nature.

This course provides you with knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to care for your skin in a mindful and loving way.

Your Skin

• The skin as the body’s largest protective organ

• How the skin works – simple and easy to understand

• Different skin types – what does your skin truly need?

• Plant-based vs. synthetic – fewer chemicals = gentler on both you and the environment

• Natural ingredients work with the skin instead of stressing it
  

2. Tools & Safety

• Basic safety / introduction to tools

• Clean tools and hygiene

• Skin sensitivity and precautions

• Storage and shelf-life
  

3. Meet the Herbs 

Introduction to today’s skincare herbs:

• Calendula – soothing and healing

• Lavender – calming and balancing

• Chamomile – gentle and nurturing

• Rosemary – stimulates circulation, good for skin and hair

• Lemon balm – calming, balancing, and healing properties
  

4. Botanical Skincare – Workshop Herb-Infused Oil (approx. 60 min) 

What you will learn:

• What an herb-infused oil is (maceration)

• How the plants’ properties transfer to the oil

• Choosing base oils:

  • Olive oil

  • Sweet almond oil

  • Jojoba oil

• Fresh vs. dried herbs

• Why dried herbs are safer for beginners
  

Demonstration & Practice

• Measuring herbs and oil

• Creating a slow infusion (jar method)

• Quick infusion (heat method)
  

Short Pause Ritual (15 min)  Herbal tea and snacks in calm presence. We will smell a few classic essential oils and let the senses rest.

5. Making Herbal Salve (approx. 60 min) 

What you will learn:

• The difference between oil, salve, cream, and balm

• The role of beeswax

• How consistency is affected: Soft vs. Firm

Hands-on

• Making your own salve

Final Result:

• A calendula salve for skincare
  

6. Making Balm / Lip Salve (45–60 min)

What you will learn:

• How balm differs from salve

• Customization for use: Lip balm, hand balm, paw balm

Hands-on

• Making your own balm

Final Result:

• A personally customized lip balm for cold sores

  
  

7. Closing & Knowledge to Take Home (approx. 20 min)

• Product storage

• Shelf-life and labeling

• Simple ideas for future blends
  

After the course, you will take home:

• Herbal salve – Calendula

• Lip balm for cold sores

• Printed course materials with recipes and summaries

• Knowledge and inspiration to continue at home
  

Who is this course for?  This course is for you if you:

• Are curious about natural skincare

• Want to reduce chemicals in everyday life

• Want to understand your skin better

• Enjoy creating with your hands

• Want to live more sustainably and in harmony with nature

Book a Herbal Lecture or Workshop

Would you like a herbalist to come and share knowledge, inspiration, and hands-on experiences with your group? 

Whether you are a school, senior home, company, or association, I offer inspiring lectures and workshops. It could be for a bachelorette party, a corporate event, a community evening, or a private gathering. At home, in the office, or at a location of your choice – I come to you.

Can’t find a course that fits perfectly? No problem! I can create a fully customized workshop, tailored to your interests, goals, and the energy of your group.

Is your preferred date available, or would you like to know more?

Don’t hesitate – contact me today at info@herbsforlions.com and let’s get started!