Anyone can attend this course regardless of experience.
Learn how to make exquisite natural skin & body products; body wash, age-defying & rejuvenating facial cream, nourishing body lotion, natural solid perfume, liquid perfume, deodorant, body powder, therapeutic balms, body mist, massage oils/body oil and therapeutic aromatherapy.
This course is perfect for:
Anyone wanting to make their own products and Estheticians, Cosmetologists, Massage Therapists, Aromatherapists, Holistic Practitioners.
Receive a Certificate of completion for training with Joan Morais; Natural Skin & Body Care Product Making Course 2.
When: May 14, 15 & 16, 2010 Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Where: Hampton Inn, Suisun City, California (close to Bay Area & Napa Valley Area)
discounted room rate, see below for more information
Time: 9:30am-5:00pm
Cost: $650 with early sign-up by 3/14/10 (save $100) (includes $140 materials fee)
More Information Call 707 426-9480
email: info@joanmorais.com
To register: Sign up online below
Sign-up for 1, 2 or all 3 days!
DAY 1 Friday, May 14: Aromatherapy Natural Scent Blending & NaturalPerfume
Natural scents are made from essential oils and floral waters which are derived from nature. Essential oils are not only used for their fragrance but also for their therapeutic benefits known as aromatherapy. A body care product scented naturally smells wonderful and promotes vibrant skin.
This workshop is designed to give you a lot of hands on with the essential oils, providing you with over 20 premium essential oils to smell and sample so you can know which scents you like best before you invest your money in them. You will learn how to blend essential oils using the formula of top, middle and base notes. How to fix the scent to last longer, which essential oils blend well together and amounts to use to keep it skin safe. These scents are great to use in soaps, lotions, body butters, powders, body sprays, bath salts, bath fizzies and massage oils.
We will also work with hydrosols and flower essences in the body mist creating a trilogy synergy of the plant. These body mists can be used to uplift your mood, enhance immunity, create balance and peacefulness. Pure body mists can be used on babies, children and elders. You will learn how to create room sprays for purifying the air, bathrooms, children’s rooms, bedrooms to promote a peaceful night’s sleep and a holiday room spray.
We will also make scented sea crystals to purify, cleanse and naturally scent the air.
Take with you: one body mist, one room spray, one scented sea crystals, one solid perfume and one roll-on oil perfume/aromatherapy oil. You will also receive a detailed instructional handout including recipes and resources.
DAY 2 Saturday, May 15: Emulsions Level 2 : Creams, Lotions & Scrubs
Creams and Lotions
Lotions and creams are so satisfying to make once you know all the information. We will be making only organic and naturally preserved lotions and creams. I will also provide information if you want to use a synthetic preservative. You will learn how to check the pH and test your lotions and creams for bacteria, yeast and mold. How to figure out about measuring by weight or volume. The secrets and tricks to formulating.
Organic & Naturally Preserved Age-Defying and Rejuvenating Facial Cream helps to keep skin supple and provide nutrients that slow the aging process. I formulated this age-defying cream to embrace, support and enhance your skin to be the best it can be. This cream is filled with ingredients that are gentle yet nourishing and keep in balance with your own natural oils and don’t strip your precious sebum. We will use different types of emulsifiers such as one from Italy derived from olive oil.
I have refined and tweaked this formula and the results and feedback from users have been excellent. Experience superior ingredients and how to formulate them in age-defying, wrinkle reducing and rejuvenating creams. Learn essential oil blends that reduce inflammation, rejuvenate and tone the skin. Find out how to use anti-oxidant extracts that are known to slow the aging process.
Organic & Naturally Preserved Nourishing Lotion
You will make your own lotion in a group and test the pH. Learn how to use thickeners and conditioners that enhance the feel and provides body to lotion. Find out how to fix your mistakes without wasting costly ingredients. You will love this lotion made with cupuacu butter and how it leaves the skin feeling so soft and silky.
Body Scrubs with Emulsifiers
Did you know that body scrubs are one of the most popular items that sells at spas and stores? We will make a superb whipped body scrub with an emulsifier that cuts down on the oiliness yet leaves the skin feeling soft and silky.
Good Manufacturing Practices, GMP
You will learn about the importance of Good Manufacturing Practices, GMP, how to log your ingredients, a product making log, batch number and sanitary practices.
Containers
An overview of which plastic containers are best to use, deciphering the plastic coding system, the most eco-friendly plastic and how to test the product in the container to insure product stability. How to decide on using glass or plastic for your product and resources for containers.
Labeling
How to correctly label your product.
How to obtain professional looking labels.
Take with you: one age-defying & rejuvenating facial cream, one body lotion and one whipped body scrub. A detailed instructional handout including the formulations and resources.
DAY 3 Saturday, May 16: Body Wash, Massage Oils, Body Powder,
Deodorant & Therapeutic Balms
Body Wash also known as shower gels are a top seller in body care products. So many people use liquid body wash in the shower and bath. This is a great product to learn to make and add to your product line or use for yourself.
Body Oils are one of the best products for the skin. More people are using body oils. In many cultures this is how they have kept their skin soft, supple and wrinkle free. They are also excellent for those with a lot of sensitivities to ingredients. Learn about daytime body oils, nighttime body oils, massage oils and sensual oils.
Body Powder helps the skin to feel silky, soft and fresh. Powders make wonderful underarm deodorants. This is a premium powder recipe to delicately scent your body. Therapeutic essential oils can be added to this recipe for an anti-fungal foot powder. This powder recipe can be used as a deodorant, body powder, linen powder and to sprinkle on your clothes in the dryer.
Deodorant is easy to make and you know you are using a safe product on your skin. This formula supports the body's natural process of perspiration and stops bacteria that produces odor.
Therapeutic Balms help to soothe, calm and promote cell regeneration for wounds, eczema, psoriasis and radiation burns.
Therapeutic Aromatherapy learn about essential oil blends for a peaceful night's sleep, to uplift and invigorate, for pain relief, calm anxiety, soothe the skin, promote vibrant skin and to improve circulation.
Take with you: one body wash, one body oil, one deodorant, one body powder and one therapeutic balm.
A detailed instructional handout including the formulations and resources.
This Course can also be taken as individual workshops. Please see cancellation policy below.
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Classes taught by Joan Morais, a Certified Aromatherapist and natural product making instructor and formulator. Joan has formulated for spas and skin care product lines. Her aromatherapy and herbal studies led her to make high quality products with natural ingredients that promote vibrant skin, enhance wellness and are environmentally friendly. Joan has taught people from all over the world. She is the author of several ‘How To’ manuals for making natural products including How to Make Natural Lotions and Creams. Her passion is to teach others to make creative and fantastic products and create a successful product making business.
Detailed Information on Course Location, Hotels, Airports, Transportation
Course is only a 30 minutes drive to Napa Valley, 40 minute drive to from Sonoma Valley and 60 minute drive to San Francisco.
Course is held at the brand new Hampton Inn & Suites on the Suisun City Waterfront
Hampton Inn & Suites
2 Harbour Center
Suisun City, CA 94584
707 429-0900
Special Room Rates for those attending course
$99 (book your reservation under Joan Morais Naturals)
Room Rate includes: Complimentary Breakfast for up to 2 guests per room & Wireless Internet Access
Within walking distance to restaurants
Athenian Grill
Babs Delta Diner
Fireside Bar & Restaurant
Joy of Eating
Subway
3-Day Course Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fee is $300 and is non-refundable. If there is a remaining balance that you have already paid, it will be refunded to you.
1-Day Workshop Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fee is the full price of the workshop. $275.00. There are no refunds.
A full course fee refund will be given if course is cancelled by Joan Morais. |
Course Policy
Only those registered may attend the course. We are unable to accommodate children, family members, friends or pets. |
Detailed Information on Airports, Transportation, Restaurants & Tourism
Course is only a 30 minutes drive to Napa Valley, 40 minute drive to from Sonoma Valley and 60 minute drive to San Francisco.
AIRPORTS
Sacramento (airport code:SMF) (approx. 50 minutes away, most convenient & easiest, usually no traffic)
Oakland(airport code:OAK) (approx. 1-1 1/2 hours away depending on traffic-commute traffic)
San Francisco (airport code:SFO) (approx. 1 hr 15 min-2 hours away depending on traffic-commute traffic)
SHUTTLES & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Transportation Information (airport shuttles, bart, ferries)
Shuttle California 707 648-7008
to and from airport, transports to Hampton Inn & Suites in Suisun City, California
Super Shuttle 1-800 Blue-Van
to and from airport
RideFlyReservations.com
shuttle service from most airports, put in zip code 94534 for estimate
Evans Airport Service providing
service from Napa and Vallejo areas only
Bart
Bay Link Ferry Service
The ferry is a fun way to go into San Francisco to Fisherman's Wharf. You don't need to be concerned with the traffic or parking. Catch the ferry in Vallejo, about 30 minutes from course.
THINGS TO DO AND SEE
The course location is near Napa Valley and the Bay Area. Lots of wine tasting, sight seeing and tours.
These are places I have experienced and recommend. Click on the underlined for direct links to place.
CALISTOGA
Calistoga
Known for the many hot springs, mud baths & spas
Wine Tasting
Sterling Vineyards
Take a tram up to the winery. Incredible view.
BENICIA
Restaurants
First St. Cafe
good home cooked food
Spas
Wellness Wisdom 707 746-6099
FAIRFIELD
Restaurants
Fresh Choice
soups. salads, breads
Thai Food
Spas
Green Valley Spa
massages, manicures, pedicures, hair salon
Tours
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours
Budweiser beer
Jelly Belly Factory, Fairfield
Fun tour to watch how they make jelly belly candy
Golf Courses
Paradise Valley, Fairfield
Rancho Solano, Fairfield
NAPA
Napa
Spas
Amanda's Massage
Very friendly and accommodating. Good full body massage.
Wine Tasting
Domaine Chandon
Sparkling wines
SONOMA
Sonoma
Lots of spas and resorts
Restaurants
La Salette
Excellent Contemporary Portuguese Food. Inside and Outside Dining. Wood Oven. (in Sonoma plaza)
Sonoma Cheese Factory
deli sandwiches, cheeses, french bread, bbq; take for a picnic in the Sonoma park across the street
707.996.1931
2 West Spain Street (in Sonoma plaza)
Taste of Himalaya
Good Indian Food. Inside and Outside Dining.
707.996.1161
464 First St E (in Sonoma plaza)
Basque Boulangerie Cafe
Great soups, sandwiches, salads, gourmet coffees, baked breads and desserts Inside and Outside Seating (in Sonoma plaza)
707.935.7687
460 First Street East (in Sonoma plaza)
Sunflower Caffe
Breakfast and lunch, pastries, gourmet corffees. Inside and Outside Seating. Beautiful outside garden to enjoy while dining.
707.996.6645
421 1st St West (in Sonoma plaza)
Spas
Sonoma Mission Inn
Love their bathhouse with mineral pools, steam room and sauna, I enjoyed the Aromatherapy Massage and Cellular Rejuvenation Facial
Wine Tasting
Benziger Family Winery
I love this winery. A pioneer biodynamic family owned winery in Sonoma Valley. Biodynamic is the more advanced than organic, Demeter certified, sustainable farming, beautiful scenery, picnicking, peacocks and excellent wine.
B.R.Cohn Winery
Wine and olive oil tasting
Chateau St. Jean
Great wine, large grassy area for picnic in Sonoma Valley.
Domaine Carneros Winery
I visited this winery with a student attending my course from Singapore and we went on the tour-it is highly recommended. Head winemaker is Eileen Crane and the wines are exceptional. Our favorite was the Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine and Pinot Noir Domaine Carneros Estate.
Sites of Interest
Jack London State Historic Park, the famous author, a great place to visit and picnic. In Sonoma Valley, same area as Benziger Winery.
SACRAMENTO
Old Town Sacramento
Shops, restaurants
California State Capital
SAN FRANCISCO
Fishermans Wharf
Fun to walk around, famous sourdough French bread, crab and shrimp cocktails, clam chowder
Pier 39 Near Fisherman's Wharf, lots of shops, restaurants and the famous sea lions.
Restaurants
Scoma's Restaurant long time local and tourist favorite at Fisherman's Wharf on Pier 47.
Ocean Beach
Restaurants
Cliff House
Historical restaurant with beautiful views over the ocean. Seafood, sandwiches, casual and fine dining.
Ghiardelli Square
Shops, Ghiardelli Chocolate-have a sundae, across the street are street vendors
Golden Gate Bridge
Walk across the golden gate bridge
Union Square
Lots of shopping, sit in Union Square and people watch, visit the legendary St. Francis Hotel, eat on top of Macy's at The Cheesecake Factory and sit outside and look down on Union Square.
VACAVILLE
Spas
36 Oaks 707 447-8037
Beautiful Spa in a Country Setting offering massages and facials
Shopping
Vacaville Premium Outlet Stores
