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Carrier Oil Foundations

Your reference point for oil profiles, shelf life, and the foundational courses that build your understanding of carrier oils.

New to Carrier Oils? Start Here

Our favorite guides and resources for working with carrier oils 

Carrier Oils: A Guide to Uses & Benefits

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11 Carrier Oils

to Replace FCO

guide

The Carrier Oil Companion

 foundations course

Where Carrier Oils Come From

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Stocking, Storing & Shelf Life

Learn how to store your carrier oils, what oils to stock up on and grab the substitutions quick guide for your formulating notes.

Carrier Oil Storage & Shelf Life

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Stocking Your Carrier Oil Pantry

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Carrier Oils: A Complete List

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A Guide to Sunflower Seed Oil

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[Free] guide

Carrier Oil Shelf Life

Beyond the Basics

Explore advanced topics, research, and courses to deepen your understanding of carrier oils

Success with Carrier Oils

premium Course

Seed Oils for Skincare Myth vs Science

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Lipid Oils & Sustainability

Interview

The PUFA Controversy

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Carrier Oil Guides & Posts

Oil profiles, guides, and posts on carrier oils for skincare, aromatherapy and herbalism

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.

The Lipid Lab

[Free] Guide

Guide to Sourcing Carrier Oils & Lipids

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