Workshops & Training
LEARN WITH OUR TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
Learn from our
team of experts
As your training and development partner, we skip the one-size-fits all approach and instead offer bespoke technical training that’s perfectly suited to your needs.
The pH Factor team has over 30 years of experience in raw materials, contract manufacturing and performance based sales. You can feel assured that you will be in great hands as we guide you from product development to operations.
We offer both beauty and home care product education and training workshops so that you can become an expert in scientific product knowledge, ingredients, and packaging.
two workshops
Create Your Own Skincare
Looking to gain practical skills in cosmetic formulation? Join Rita Sellars, a leading Australian Formulating Chemist, for a hands-on workshop at New Directions!
Whether you’re new to formulation or looking to refine your skills, this is your chance to learn the basics, get hands-on experience, and ask questions in a supportive, interactive environment. There are 2 up and coming workshops ready to take your booking!
Create Your Own Skincare – Stage 1 Workshop – If you’ve always dreamed of creating your own retail-standard cosmetics, this inspiring workshop is just what you need.
Create Your Own Skincare – Stage 2 Workshop – Building on the scientific language, terminology, and lab practices from our Stage 1 workshop, this course focuses on preparing you to launch a commercial skincare brand.
Both held on-site at the beautiful New Directions Showroom, Sydney NSW
What to Expect:
Practical, lab-based learning
Expert insights from an industry veteran
A chance to network and engage in discussions
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and take your formulation knowledge to the next level!
Register your interest and we will let you know when the new dates are announced.
WORKSHOP BY NEW DIRECTIONS
How to Start Your Own Business
How do I get started? – Decoding your business options, legal requirements, and setting a realistic budget.
Finding your tribe – How to identify your ideal customer and develop a targeted, meaningful marketing plan.
Branding + Packaging – What does your packaging say about your brand? Learn how to select the right packaging from New Directions’ range, and how to align aesthetics with functionality, compliance, and sustainability.
Product Philosophy – An overview of cosmetic ingredients and how to align your formulations with brand values.
Labelling Made Simple – Understanding your legal obligations, from ingredients to weights and product claims.
TGA / APVMA vs Cosmetics – Know where the regulatory line is drawn and how to navigate it confidently for Cosmetics, Therapeuticals and Animal Health Products.
Safe Cosmetics – Understand safety testing, stability, GMP, and how to prove your products are safe.
Certifications Demystified – What third-party certifications mean and how they can help position your brand.
“This workshop gives you everything you need to know about starting or refining your own Home or Personal Care range, from concept to compliant retail-ready product.”
Level up your knowledge
Level up your knowledge
Beauty & Home Care
Product Workshops
Join us as we lead the discussion on ingredient selection, product trends, and product & packaging creation.
We provide a number of bespoke and beauty & home care product workshops that you can access either online or on-site with our team. Our interactive workshops cover topics such as getting to know your ingredients, brainstorming your product idea, the latest product and packaging trends, and how to select the right ingredients.
Book a Beauty or Home Care Product Workshop via our online calendar and start to Create The Different.
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READY TO TRAIN UP YOUR DREAM TEAM?
Train Your Employees
We can train your employees either online or on-site on your newly developed product and the ingredients inside. We will train your team of employees on your product’s benefits, differences and ingredient functionality to provide them with the right tools to be experts in selling and marketing your products.
READY TO TRAIN UP YOUR DREAM TEAM?
Train Your Employees
We can train your employees either online or on-site on your newly developed product and the ingredients inside. We will train your team of employees on your product’s benefits, differences and ingredient functionality to provide them with the right tools to be experts in selling and marketing your products.