Natural Solutions for Skin & Home

Step away from harmful, mass-produced products and learn to craft your own skincare and household essentials using ferments, foraged ingredients, and reclaimed materials. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to transform natural resources into effective, sustainable solutions like facial scrubs, moisturizers, cleaning sprays, and more!

Perfect for those seeking to reduce waste and embrace a healthier lifestyle, this workshop equips you with the skills to craft personalized, earth-conscious products for your home and self-care routine.

 By making your own skincare and household products, you can reduce exposure to harmful substances, minimize waste, and regain control over the ingredients you use in your daily life. This class is designed to help you move away from reliance on mass-produced, chemical-laden products and embrace a more sustainable, mindful approach.

What Will Be Covered:

• The basics of creating natural skincare items like moisturizers, scrubs, and facial masks.
• How to use ferments and foraged ingredients in both skincare and cleaning products.
• Techniques for repurposing food waste into useful household items like cleaning sprays and air fresheners.

What Participants Will Do:

• Participants will engage in hands-on activities, learning to create their own personalized skincare and household products.
• You’ll leave with recipes, tips for sustainable living, and the confidence to make your own natural products at home, free from the harmful chemicals found in commercial alternatives.

About the instructors: Sebastian Vargo & Taylor Hanna aka Vargo Brother Ferments are passionate about teaching the benefits of traditional food preservation techniques, specializing in canning, fermenting, and cultivating probiotic-rich recipes. With years of hands-on experience, they are dedicated to sharing the art and science of food preservation through engaging and accessible workshops.

Host or Publisher Plant Chicago, NFP