with your own hands
Workshops are held on scheduled dates throughout the year. Bookings by email — get in touch to find out the next available date for each theme.
DIY Facial Care
Formulate your own facial care routine — from cleansing to treatment — using vegetable oils, active extracts and natural ingredients.
DIY Body Care
A session dedicated to complete body care — from exfoliant to massage oil, including a handmade glycerine soap.
Natural Soap I — Introduction
An introduction to saponification using the Cold Process method — the quintessential artisan technique. Learn to select oils, plan the formula and work safely.
Natural Soap II — Advanced Techniques
For those who already know the basics — explore decorative techniques and hot process saponification to create liquid soaps and soaps with artistic finishes.
Natural Make-Up
Discover how to formulate make-up with natural pigments and certified cosmetic ingredients — without compromising on performance or safety.
Create Your Own Perfume
An introduction to the art of natural perfumery — learn to choose and blend essential oils and create your own signature scent in two formats.
Solid Zero Waste Formulas
Packaging-free cosmetics — learn to formulate fully solid hygiene products, free from preservatives and with minimal environmental impact.
Male Skincare
A skincare routine designed for male skin — from exfoliation to shaving, including treatment and hydration with natural active ingredients.
Formulate Your Own Serum
Get to know vegetable oils and their fatty acid profiles — and formulate the ideal facial serum for your skin type, with active ingredients of your choice.
Candles — Classic, Natural and Massage
Learn candle-making in three versions: the classic decorative candle, the natural wax candle and the massage candle — which melts for use on the skin.
DIY Household Articles
Replace household cleaning and hygiene products with natural versions, formulated by you — more economical, safer and with far less packaging.
Home Spa Routine
A complete sensory experience — formulate your own home spa routine, with face and body products you can personalise to your taste and needs.
How it works
Workshops take place in person at the Phytosphera laboratory, in São Miguel, on dates scheduled throughout the year. Bookings are made by email, confirmed upon payment.
Each participant takes home all the products they formulate during the session — properly packaged in their own containers, included in the price.
For groups, companies or academic institutions, personalised sessions and exclusive dates can be arranged. Get in touch to find out more.
Ready to
get your hands dirty?
Check upcoming available dates or get in touch to arrange a session for your group.