{"id":138213,"date":"2023-04-06T13:39:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T12:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/?p=138213"},"modified":"2025-01-13T04:40:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T04:40:38","slug":"student-feature-claudette-koekemoer","status":"publish","type":"success-story","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/success-story\/student-feature-claudette-koekemoer\/","title":{"rendered":"From Massage to Skincare: How One Woman Found Her Passion in Natural Formulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Claudettes-first-farmers-market-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-138217\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a teenager, Claudette had always been fascinated with holistic massage. So, at the age of 19, she decided to pursue her passion by enrolling in a massage school in Hawaii. She loved everything about the course, especially how it focused on natural and organic products. After graduation, Claudette spent many years working in the industry, building a successful career as a massage therapist.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, after giving birth to her second child, Claudette decided to take a break from her career and focus on motherhood. As her son started kindergarten, Claudette knew it was time to start building her career again. She was eager to improve her skills and explore her passion for natural skincare.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claudette&#8217;s Journey to the Formulate her own Natural Skincare Products<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before finding the School of Natural Skincare, Claudette had been making her own skincare products for some time, but she found it difficult to find reliable resources to improve her formulations. She explains:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve always been interested in natural skincare, and I&#8217;ve been making my own products for years. But I found that a lot of the recipes I came across online were incomplete or unreliable, and I wasn&#8217;t sure where to turn for guidance.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claudette searched online for courses in natural skincare formulation, but nothing seemed to fit her values or her dreams for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, Claudette stumbled upon the School of Natural Skincare&#8217;s website and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/formulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. She was immediately impressed with the level of expertise and knowledge on offer. She recalls:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I was blown away by the School&#8217;s approach to natural skincare. The website provided detailed information on natural skincare ingredients, as well as a range of courses and resources designed to help students develop their skills and knowledge.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The school&#8217;s values and approach to natural skincare aligned perfectly with Claudette&#8217;s own values, and she knew she had found the right place to invest her time and money.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can&nbsp;<b><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6T64bLDySHA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">watch her 8 minute feature video<\/a><\/b>&nbsp;by clicking the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Claudette Koekemoer - From massage and formulating skincare products to launching her beauty brand\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6T64bLDySHA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Claudettes-first-farmers-market-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-138217\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claudette was impressed with the quality of the school&#8217;s free formulations, even before she enrolled. She appreciated the honesty and clarity of the information presented on the school&#8217;s website, and she felt confident that she could trust the school with her education.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claudette decided to enroll in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/formulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and she was thrilled with her experience. She found the course to be incredibly comprehensive and practical, providing plenty of hands-on experience and real-world examples. She explains:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;The Diploma course covered everything from the basics of natural skincare formulation to more advanced techniques and approaches. I particularly appreciated the practical focus of the course, which gave me plenty of opportunities to develop my skills and knowledge.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Home-Lab-making-body-cream-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"From Massage to Skincare: How One Woman Found Her Passion in Natural Formulations Student success stories \" class=\"wp-image-138218\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once Claudette enrolled in the course, she was amazed at how easy it was to follow the modules. Everything was laid out step by step, making it simple for her to learn and grow her skills. Claudette was also impressed with the beauty and user-friendliness of the school&#8217;s website and online classroom, which made her learning experience even more enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the things that Claudette appreciated most about the course was the level of support provided by the School of Natural Skincare. She had access to a dedicated tutor who provided regular feedback and guidance, as well as a community of other students who were also passionate about natural skincare. She says:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;The support I received from the School was incredible. My tutor was always on hand to answer my questions and provide feedback on my formulations, and the community of students was incredibly supportive and motivating.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can Claudette Do Now, That She Couldn\u2019t Do Before? <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before taking the course, Claudette had only worked with essential oils, but she had always been interested in skincare formulation. She had experimented with making her own products for herself and her family, but she had never been able to recreate the same formula twice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After completing the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation, Claudette&#8217;s approach to skincare formulation completely changed. She now had the knowledge and skills to create consistent, effective, and natural skincare products, and she was excited to apply what she had learned to her career.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since completing the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation, Claudette has been able to take her skincare formulations to the next level. She has developed a range of products that are highly effective and use only the best natural ingredients. She is also more confident in her ability to create safe and effective formulations and has the knowledge and skills to troubleshoot any issues that may arise. She says:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;The Diploma course gave me the knowledge and skills I needed to create effective and safe skincare formulations. I feel much more confident in my abilities, and I&#8217;m able to troubleshoot any issues that come up during the formulation process.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/formulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/Diploma-in-Natural-Skincare-Formulation-banner-image-blog-1024x341.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/Diploma-in-Natural-Skincare-Formulation-banner-image-blog-1024x341.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/Diploma-in-Natural-Skincare-Formulation-banner-image-blog-300x100.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/Diploma-in-Natural-Skincare-Formulation-banner-image-blog-768x256.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/Diploma-in-Natural-Skincare-Formulation-banner-image-blog-1536x512.png.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/10\/Diploma-in-Natural-Skincare-Formulation-banner-image-blog.png.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Birth Of Her Own Natural Beauty Business And Plans For The Future <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, Claudette is building her own natural skincare business, and she is grateful for the education and support she received from the School of Natural Skincare. She feels confident in her ability to create high-quality natural skincare products, and she is excited to see where her career takes her in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re looking forward to adding more to this section in the not too distant future as she develops her own natural beauty business!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to the future, Claudette has set some ambitious goals for herself. She wants to continue to develop her own line of natural skincare products and share her knowledge and expertise with others. She is also interested in exploring new areas of natural skincare formulation, such as organic and biodynamic approaches. She explains:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I&#8217;m excited to continue developing my own line of natural skincare products and sharing my knowledge and expertise with others. I&#8217;m also interested in exploring new areas of natural skincare formulation, such as organic and biodynamic approaches. I&#8217;m looking forward to seeing where my journey takes me!&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claudette&#8217;s experience at the School of Natural Skincare has been incredibly positive, providing her with the knowledge, skills, and confidence she needs to create effective and safe natural skincare formulations. The comprehensive and practical approach of the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation, combined with the support provided by the School, has helped Claudette to achieve her goals and set her on a path to success.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pop-up-Shop-Display-for-Keiki-Kind-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"From Massage to Skincare: How One Woman Found Her Passion in Natural Formulations Student success stories \" class=\"wp-image-138219\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re Totally Inspired By Claudette! What About You? <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claudette has made all of this happen despite being a mother of two lovely children. It\u2019s a full time job in itself, but Claudette\u2019s passion and enthusiasm for natural &amp; organic beauty has given her the drive to invest time and energy into turning her dream into reality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re delighted to have been part of Claudette\u2019s journey and that we continue to be a support for her inside our Natural Cosmetic Formulation Club which has proven to be the natural next step for confident formulators around the world as they search for more knowledge, skill, ideas and inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019d love to help you too! Whether you want to make your own products for yourself, family and friends, set up a small scale cottage industry or have grand plans to launch your own brand, the School of Natural Skincare is here to help.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our portfolio of online courses and programs as well as our Natural Cosmetic Formulation Club offers formulators and passionate natural &amp; organic beauty lovers the opportunity to learn from professionals and collaborate with other like-minded people from all around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interested in creating skincare products, then our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/formulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the best option for you. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/formulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Find out more here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If learning to formulate your own haircare products is what excites you the most, then our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/diploma-in-natural-haircare-formulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Diploma in Natural Haircare Formulation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the course you should enroll in today. There\u2019s more information about this course <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/diploma-in-natural-haircare-formulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/formulating-color-cosmetics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Diploma in Formulating Natural Makeup &amp; Advanced Color Cosmetics<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for those interested in creating a complete range of these amazing products. If that\u2019s you, then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/formulating-color-cosmetics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>just click here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then there is also our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/diploma-in-soap-making\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Diploma in Soap Making<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which teaches students to make their own cold process soaps, hot process soaps and liquid soaps as well as to integrate advanced soap swirling techniques into your soaps. 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