Master the Art & Science of Lipid Oil & Herbal Skincare
In-Depth Education in Oils, Butters & Herbal Extracts
At The Lipid Oils Academy, we help you learn, explore, and work with carrier oils, lipid-based skincare, and herbal formulation. Whether you're a formulator, herbalist, or skincare creator, you'll find expert resources, formulation guides, and tools designed to support your work and help you create with confidence.
Success with Carrier Oils
Learn how to select, blend, and apply oils based on their properties, absorption rates, and therapeutic benefits—so you can be 100% certain you're using the most effective carrier oils.
$297 – Always Open for Enrollment
Lipids Decoded
Lipids Decoded is an advanced course for skincare formulators and professionals ready to master the chemistry of lipid oils and butters.
Delve into fatty acid profiles, bioactive compounds, and the science of oils to create effective, natural formulations.
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Looking to master carrier oils, lipids, and herbal skincare?
Our in-depth courses take you through formulation, blending, and application—helping you build confidence and create high-quality, effective skincare products.
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The Toolbox
Get instant access to an ever-growing library of formulation tools, ingredient guides, and skincare resources. The Toolbox is your central hub for working with carrier oils, herbal infusions, and oil-based skincare—perfect for herbalists, aromatherapists, and skincare formulators.
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I love being able to log on and get whatever information I need when I need it. I don’t know how anyone who formulates with oils goes without being a part of the membership.
Mary Jane Poole ● Esthetician & Skincare Formulator
Susan is THE teacher you want to study with if you really want to dive deep into the world of lipid oils and butters.
ANGIE KOENIGSBERG ● Student
This course taught me what oils to combine to achieve my desired formulation. I loved how each module built on the previous module. I was lost until I attended this course.
IMOHABASI JAGUN ● student
Power of the Seed
Your guide to oils for health & beauty
"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
We're Susan & Olivia
As a mother-daughter team, we’ve spent decades immersed in lipid oils and herbal skincare, and we’re here to help you explore and work with these rich and wonderful ingredients
Susan, researcher and author of Power of the Seed, has spent decades studying carrier oils and ran a herbal skincare business for over 20 years. She’s your teacher and guide, offering deep expertise and a thoughtful approach to working with these oils.
Olivia is the strategist behind The Lipid Oils Academy—handling the tech and behind-the-scenes details that keep everything running smoothly. She also supports students every step of the way, ensuring you have the tools and guidance to dive into your formulations with confidence.
Happy making!
— Susan & Olivia
