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Guide to Carrier Oil Substitutions
Our entire range is organic, cold-pressed oil-based and we have travelled so far since learning about different lipids and their myriad benefits. We now have over 1,100 five-star product reviews and multiple gold and winner awards in the natural beauty/free-from space in the UK — and you have helped us achieve this
Kevin Troy ● Coraline Organic Skincare
A Year of Oils, Herbs, and Skin Wisdom
Join The Lipid Lab, your year-round studio hub for recipes, ingredient insights, and seasonal projects. This is where oils, herbs, and skin wisdom come together so you can create, experiment, and grow your expertise all year long.
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Power of the Seed
the book
"Every seed has the capacity to make oil and carries unique properties from the parent plant. While all oils have a common structural similarity, each plant’s seed brings something special to the individual commodity. Spicy, tangy olive oil is uniquely different from rich, flavorful, and solid coconut oil. Contrast similar oil dichotomies throughout the plant kingdom, and the range, variety, qualities, and properties possible become truly astonishing.”
~from the Introduction of Power of the Seed
Science, Tradition & Creativity - Meet Susan & Olivia
Susan M Parker is the author of Power of the Seed and has spent over 30 years studying and teaching about carrier oils, lipids, and herbal skincare. Her teaching blends science with tradition and a deep respect for the plant world.
Olivia Parker is a digital strategist and co-creator of Lipid Oils Academy. She works behind the scenes to shape courses, content, and the student experience keeping learning accessible, elegant, and focused.
Together, we teach the art and science of working with oils, plant butters, and botanicals through a layered, self-paced approach for serious learners, formulators, and practitioners.
Oh, and yes, we're a mother-daughter team having fun and creating beauty along the way.
Your abundant knowledge and evident love of oils should be acknowledged and aspirational to prospective students. The course was terrific, and I'm constantly going back to it to reference something. I also love the membership; it's like my personal oil encyclopedia!
I recently completed the Lipids Decoded course, and as the owner of a small natural bath and body business I found it extremely helpful in deepening my understanding of lipid oils in formulations. The course clearly explained fatty acid composition, types, and molecular structures, which directly informed how I select oils for soaps, lotions, facial oils, and body oils.
It also explored the relationship between fatty acids and skin health and provided a wealth of additional resources that expanded my knowledge and helped me create more effective formulations.
I love studying with Susan. She has created groundbreaking material that is fun to learn. Her work has been critical to me to uncover my special passion using lipids in combination with other additions to a multitude of topical preparations. If you’re serious about developing your skills with carrier oil selection or even more complex Lipid based products, Susan Parker’s workshops and materials can’t be beat!!!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I never felt I could formulate a product as I felt I had a missing link. What kind of oil to use? These next few weeks with you is going to change that.
To say it changed everything for me is not overstating! Our entire range is organic, cold-pressed oil based, and we have traveled so far since learning about different lipids and their benefits. We now have over 1,100 five-star product reviews and lots of gold/winner awards in the UK natural beauty space. I would never have heard of all the lipids that could be used in skincare without you.
The trees or bushes, seeds, fruits and flowers That we could capture in a human therapy with lipid oils.
Let this sacred knowledge be shared and Susan your knowledge is vast on this subject. Great course to add to the holistic wheel of knowledge.
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The trees or bushes, seeds, fruits and flowers That we could capture in a human therapy with lipid oils.
Let this sacred knowledge be shared and Susan your knowledge is vast on this subject. Great course to add to the holistic wheel of knowledge.
The lessons I enjoyed the most were the facial oils and the specialty oils. I really loved studying about oils designed specifically for the face. I also loved the module on cleansing oils - it was right up my alley since I had already been wondering why we couldn't cleanse with oils rather than soap. Working with the oils to target the face - both serums and cleansing - has been very rewarding and I've seen measurable results
Susan presents all course material in bite sized portions in accessible understandable methods helping you understand the chemistry of oils and brings their healing personalities to life. Susan taught me that Lipids therapy is invaluable in modern-day living.
The amazing vast informed information in Lipids Decoded gives you a deep understanding of the ever-expanding range of Lipids today. These are vital courses for any Aromatherapists, Herbal enthusiasts, Bodyworkers, Reflexologists and any budding Formulators.
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Susan presents all course material in bite sized portions in accessible understandable methods helping you understand the chemistry of oils and brings their healing personalities to life. Susan taught me that Lipids therapy is invaluable in modern-day living.
The amazing vast informed information in Lipids Decoded gives you a deep understanding of the ever-expanding range of Lipids today. These are vital courses for any Aromatherapists, Herbal enthusiasts, Bodyworkers, Reflexologists and any budding Formulators.
