Cosmetic Chemistry for Girl Scouts

Discover the Science Behind Beauty

Welcome to Yeleen Beauty Makerspace’s Cosmetic Chemistry Workshop Series for Girl Scouts — a hands-on weekly experience where girls explore the exciting world of beauty science, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Every Saturday from 12–2 PM, Girl Scouts ages 8+ will step into a real beauty makerspace to mix, formulate, and create their own skincare and cosmetic products while learning the fundamentals of cosmetic chemistry in a safe, engaging, and confidence-building environment.

Whether creating lip gloss, sugar scrubs, body butters, bath products, or fragrance blends, girls will leave each workshop with new STEAM skills, creativity, and products they made themselves.

What Participants Will Learn

• Introduction to cosmetic chemistry and formulation
• The science behind skincare and beauty products
• Measuring, mixing, textures, colors, and scents
• Ingredient safety and product design
• Entrepreneurship and branding basics
• Teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving

Workshop Experience

Each session includes:

• Guided hands-on instruction
• STEAM-based cosmetic chemistry activities
• Mix • Make • Take Home products
• Real-world exposure to the beauty industry
• Fun, age-appropriate learning in a professional makerspace

Program Details

When: Saturdays | 12–2 PM
Ages: 7+
Location: Yeleen Beauty Makerspace
3443 Benning Rd NE
Washington, DC 20019

Cost: $30 per class

Perfect For

• Troop Leaders
• Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes & multi-level groups
• Girl Scouts interested in STEAM, wellness, creativity, and entrepreneurship