What exactly is a skincare workshop?

Good question! A skincare workshop is not something many people have heard of before, which is why I’m so excited to be able to offer this unique and creative activity.

Imagine a group cooking class/workshop - except instead of making food, we’re making our own skincare! Together, we’ll go through the range of natural ingredients provided, and you’ll be guided step by step through the process to make your own facial cleanser, and face mask, following a recipe created by Tanya.

During the workshop, you will also get shown techniques for how to do a home facial massage (on yourself), using a natural oil provided in the workshop.

Does everyone make the same products in the workshop?

Yes, the group will create the same products, which will be revealed prior to the workshop. Each month the recipes will change, inspired by the month/season (eg. Christmas inspired recipes!). You will be able to tweak the ingredients slightly to tailor your products to your skin, with guidance from Tanya.

All recipes are created to be very universal, with the ingredients providing a range of effects for different skin types.

Who runs wholeface?

Hello! I’m Tanya Truman, and I created wholeface. A little about me…

I trained as an actor, and alongside performing, I have also worked in many different industries, including theatre producing, event production, and product and brand training. I love doing many things, but have realised all the things I do are with the same goal in mind: to create experiences. I worked at LUSH for over 7 years, and here I gained a vast amount of knowledge in skincare and natural ingredients, running training classes, and “Lush Lessons” for colleagues and customers across the UK and Internationally.

Skincare has always my biggest passion - I’ve enjoyed creating my own recipes at home for over 10 years now!

During lockdown, I started up my own business, where I delivered ingredient kits and recipe cards to people’s homes, for them to create their own skincare products in their kitchens! My vision was always to expand and create in person group workshops and skincare events. Fast forward to 2024 - and I’ve rebranded to wholeface to do just that!

Do we get to try the products we make in the workshop?

Yes, there will be time during the workshop to try your products either on your face, or the back of your hand if preferred! You’ll be shown a demonstration of how to use the products, and can then choose if you’d like to give it a try then and there, or if you’d rather wait until you’re home!

It’s totally flexible depending on what you feel comfortable with. Some people might have makeup on if they are going out somewhere directly afterwards, however if you’re heading straight back home to cosy up on the sofa, by all means, get those products on your skin!

Facial towels and head bands will be provided, should you decide to try the products on in the workshop!

What kind of ingredients will we be using to make the products?

All ingredients provided are natural ingredients, many of which are things you’d find in your kitchen cupboards at home!

We’ll have a range of kitchen staples such as oats/polenta/honey/spices, as well as wonderful clays, and essential oils.

I have very sensitive skin. Will this workshop be suitable for me?

Absolutely! The recipes we make in the workshop can absolutely be tailored for delicate and sensitive skin, with many gentle and calming ingredients provided. Tanya will also ask lots of questions about your skin during the workshop, to help guide and advise which ingredients would be most suitable and what might need omitting if too stimulating.

I have an allergy - what do I do?

At the booking stage, you’ll be prompted to share any details about allergies, and the severity of them. In most cases, we can switch out an ingredient in the workshop and you can use an alternative.

If you have a severe allergy to an ingredient which cannot be used by anybody in close proximity, (eg. nuts), we will fully remove that ingredient from the workshop.

I want to book a group class for a hen party/birthday celebration/office social. How do I do this?

Fantastic! In addition to our public workshops, we also offer private group workshops which can be fully tailored to you and your guests for any occasion. We love to create special bespoke skincare recipes inspired by the event!

We offer group workshops for sizes of 6+ and can travel anywhere in London or surrounding areas.

Please get in touch at hello@wholeface.co.uk and we can discuss all the details.