Walker Formulation Academy online school
We will teach you how to create professional skincare products and household chemicals — from your first emulsion to your own brand
About Walker Formulation Academy
Walker Formulation Academy teaches cosmetic formulation from scratch to a professional level.
Our lead expert is Oksana Walker, a qualified cosmetic chemist, member of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC), and member of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) in the UK.

Oksana Walker
Lead expert
Qualified cosmetic chemist, member of the IFSCC, SCS, IAA. Founder of the school, author of the 'Cosmetic Chemistry' course.

Dmitry
Technical and consulting support for students
Technical and consulting support for students.

Alla
Methodologist, editor, designer
Methodological support for educational programmes.
Courses on cosmetic formulation and chemistry
Choose a training programme — from an introduction to a professional level
Mini courseMini-course "Luxury moisturiser with Olivem 1000"
Try your hand at being a formulator — master the basics of cosmetic chemistry and make your first face moisturiser
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For beginners"Cosmetic Formulation Basics"
The first comprehensive mini-course — equipment, ingredients, creation of 6 products, certificate.
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In-depth"Cosmetic Chemistry"
Studying cosmetics molecule by molecule — ingredients, proprietary formulas, reading ingredient lists. For hobbies, business, and professional development.
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Specialized"Male Skincare Formulation"
Original formulas for high-demand products for men's skin — accessible even to beginners
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New course"Alchemy of Massage"
Turning knowledge into touch — creating professional massage products. Rheology, emulsions, modern ingredients
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New course"Hydrosol Architecture"
16 lessons: steam distillation, chemistry, equipment, plants, preservation. From the kitchen to a copper alembic.
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New"Household Chemicals" (Pro) Course
Professional production of household chemicals: 16 formulas — from bleach to enzymatic agents. Certificate of completion of the additional programme.
Learn moreDirect emulsion calculator
FreeCalculate a cream or lotion formulation online — enter the ingredients and get the proportions and cost price. Download the result as a JPG.
Upcoming webinars and masterclasses
Stay tuned for news!
We regularly host free webinars and masterclasses on cosmetic formulation. Follow our social media so you don't miss the announcement of the next event.
Walker Formulation Academy Club — your AI expert in cosmetic chemistry
Private community of cosmetic chemists with an AI assistant, exclusive formulas, and live webinars
AI assistant with a scientific database
Formula development, HLB/pH calculations, ingredient analysis
Video recipes
Step-by-step formulas from the ingredient list to the final product
Regular live webinars
Formula analysis, Q&A with technologists
Community of practitioners
Feedback from professionals
Calculators
HLB, pH, cream formula cost
Achievement System
Earn crystals for your activity and exchange them for bonuses
How to stabilize a cream formula with 5% retinol?
For stabilization, I recommend: 1) Olivem 1000 (3–5%) as the primary emulsifier, 2) add cetyl alcohol (1–2%) for thickening, 3) encapsulate the retinol in cyclodextrins...
PRO
AI (base models), video recipes, webinars, community
AI Master
Choice of AI model (Claude, GPT, Gemini), increased limits
VIP
Top-tier AI models, maximum limits, personal consultations
7-day free PRO trial · No card required · Cancel anytime
Student reviews
Ready to start your journey into cosmetic formulation?
Start with the mini-course and make your first cream today

