the lipid formulators
The Art & Science of Herbal
& Oil Based Skincare
A behind-the-scenes studio membership where Susan shares formulating projects,
monthly masterclasses, in-progress research and new courses in the making
Your Path to Mastering Oils & Botanical Skincare Starts Here!
Join The Lipid Formulators where we focus 100% of the plants, oils and lipids for skincare.
Move beyond “What oil should I use?” and into a more holistic understanding of how lipids, herbs, and plant materials work on the skin.
Whether you’re formulating skincare for your skincare line or just getting started with oils in your own skincare, you’ll find a path that fits where you are and the monthly guidance to keep going.
And with live workshops and mentorship from Susan, you’ll never be learning alone.
Susan's abundant knowledge and evident love of oils should be acknowledged and aspirational to prospective students. The program 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!
Naudia Lorraine
Masterclasses, Studio Sessions and Workshops
Join our monthly live masterclasses, specialty workshops and ongoing studio sessions where Susan shares new research, formulas and specialty courses in development.
And, as a member of the Lipid Formulators you'll get full access to our Lipid Lab & Toolbox where you'll find recipes and formulas, templates, tools and the searchable database of carrier oils, lipids and plant butters.
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
Monthly Studio Sessions
Recent Studio Sessions & Focuses
Thank you Susan and Olivia for your constant new information on oils. Plants and oils, what a fascinating world. I’m looking forward to learning more and expanding my, so far limited, formulating fun.
Michelle Satchell
A Growing Library of Courses, Mini-Lessons & Ingredient Studies
Inside the membership, you’ll have access to our full archive, a collection of courses and deep-dive lessons on oils, herbs, lipid chemistry, and botanical skincare.
Where plant wisdom meets scientific study
The Lipid Lab
$197 Value - included with your membership
Inside the lab, you’ll find the reference materials and formulation tools you reach for again and again whether you're developing a new formula, researching an ingredient, or refining a finished product.
Completely Searchable Oils & Butters Database
Access data on 170+ plant oils and butters, searchable by dominant fatty acid, botanical family, INCI name, SAP value, iodine value, and more. Includes visual pie charts and full fatty acid profiles.
Ingredient Guides, Formulating Tools & References
Tools and references for formulating including melt points, best herbal infusing oils, INCI names, iodine value, SAP value, fatty acid profiles, shelf life, and storing and stocking oils and butters.
Recipes, Projects & Anhydrous Formulas
Formulas and recipes to use as is or adapt to make your own. Inside you'll find facial oils and serums, herbal balms and salves, body butters and body oils, massage oils, solid serums melts and lotion bars.
Join the Lipid Formulators Membership
A membership for formulators, makers, and skincare creators.
Join for $47 a month or choose annual at checkout and get 2 months free
You’ll get immediate access to the studio sessions, the full masterclass archives, specialty courses and The Lipid Lab.
No contract. Cancel anytime.
FAQ.
Not at all. You’ll find beginner-friendly materials alongside in-depth lessons. Whether you're just starting or already formulating, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
Yes. The Lipid Formulators is designed for ongoing learning—whether you're refining your formulations, exploring new ingredients, or deepening your understanding of lipid science. Our members include skincare professionals, formulators, and educators.
We’re constantly updating and expanding the database. You can always request a new oil—and if we don’t have the data yet, we’ll research it and add it in a future update.
Everything is available on-demand. You get immediate access to all current resources, mini-courses, and the searchable database as soon as you join.
Yes. If you're on the monthly plan, you can cancel at any time and won’t be billed again. Your access will continue until the end of your current billing cycle.
We offer a 7-day refund period on annual memberships only. If you join with the annual plan and realize it’s not a good fit, just contact us within the first 7 days and we’ll issue a full refund.
We don’t offer refunds on the monthly membership, but you can cancel anytime before your next billing cycle.
