I am a french pharmacist and have studied in several universities in France. Susan's knowledge about the lipid world is incredible I have learned a lot with pleasure and I use the knowledge every day at work.
lipid science
Advanced Studies
For formulators and practitioners ready to go beyond the basics, this is where we study oils in depth, their chemistry, skin interactions, and advanced applications.
Advanced Studies
In this section, you’ll find resources for advanced learners from our flagship course Lipids Decoded to specialty workshops and detailed oil studies. These are for formulators and practitioners who want to work at the level of chemistry, skin function, and formulation strategy.
Lipid Oil Blueprint
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Real vs Pseudo Butters
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Oils from the Cucurbitaceae family
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Pigments In Lipid Oils & Butters
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Lipids Decoded
A couple of times a year we open enrollment for Lipids Decoded, our signature program in lipid science and formulation. Enrollment is limited, so join the waitlist to be notified when doors open again.

Lipids Decoded was an essential part of my learning to become a skincare formulator. The course systematically unlocks the science behind the oils, the fatty acid profiles, the carbon chains and region where they are grown and what this all means for skincare. This information deepened my confidence in working with plant oils.
This course gave me a greater understanding of oils in general. I feel I understand difference between saturated, mono and polys etc., as well as what is good to use on our skin, why, and the different benefits of them. It actually covers a lot and Susan explains it in such an easy-to-follow way. I really do enjoy this oil world. My favorite part was the videos and photos. I am a visual learner, though in saying that I found the reading part also interesting and easy to learn from.
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!
This course taught me what oils to combine to achieve my desired formulation. What I loved is that each module was built on the previous module. Like building a house each stage was a prelude to the next module. I was lost until I attended this course.Â
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!!!
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.
I highly recommend this course for anyone old or new to oils since it opens up a whole world of oils to explore and why.
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
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.
This course gave me a thorough understanding of how carrier oils work, and the differences between them so that I can effectively formulate skincare solutions. My favorite part was that you get a cheat sheet of oils. For anyone that wants to have a thorough understanding of how carrier oils work, the differences between them, and how to utilize them effectively and efficiently in order to formulate skincare this is the course for you.
One of the best courses I have ever taken to date! Very informative and Susan does not hold back any information. She tries to give 200 percent in the course materials and in her webinars. I would recommend this course to anyone making skincare products.
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.
I learned a lot about new oils and fatty acids I have never heard about before.
This course helped me use oils as part of synergy of eo to give a quality product . I am a certified aromatherapist and I added to my portfolio your lipid academy certificates that help to synergize the eo world with the lipid world for a full spectrum of knowledge of the product that I produced. I especially appreciate the breakdown of each oil and recipes that apply to groups of oils for skincare concerns.
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.
Lipids Decoded helped me understand the differences between oils for acne vs. anti-aging for formulating. I feel confident to share with others what I've learned as I prepare to host my first workshops for formulating for beginners in my studio lab.
The trees or bushes, seeds, fruits and flowers That we could capture in a human therapy with lipid oils.
Let this scared knowledge be shared and Susan your knowledge is vast on this subject. Great course to add to the holistic wheel of knowledge.