Because rich, protective facial oils don't have to feel heavy or greasy

Oils for Winter Skincare

Restore and protect the skin barrier through the winter months with facial oils and serums that nourish and protect without leaving a heavy oily feel on the skin.

Join for $97 + join the live class on making winter skincare

Get Oils for Winter Skincare

Winter takes a toll on the skin. Between dry, heated indoor air, cold exposure and the busy holiday season, your skin needs extra care this time of year.

Whether you are dealing with a compromised skin barrier that seems to react to everything, or you just want something a little more luxurious and rich for the winter months, Oils for Winter Skincare shows you how to choose the best oils and butters for whatever you are facing this winter.

And with lessons on skin science, barrier care and formulating you can start making your own winter skincare right away.

Winter skincare facial oils should feel rich and luxurious not oily and greasy.

In this course you'll learn: 

  • How to select and combine occlusive, emollient, and restorative oils for cold, dry conditions.
  • The fatty acid groups that make up the skin’s natural barrier, and how to find the perfect oil for every skincare need
  • Why the 20+ carbon chain are so important for formulating especially in winter.
  • How to work with antioxidant-rich oils for skin barrier repair and recovery
  • How to formulate serums, balms, and body oils ready for winter.
  • Plus: 7 ready-to-use recipes and visual study charts for your notes or studio reference.

Lesson 1

The Science Behind why oils are so important for skin barrier health

  • Occlusive, vs semi occlusive vs emolient oils
  •  Science of the skin and how it responds to different oils
  • The four key lipid groups to work with 
  • Benefits of working with very-long-chain (20 +) fatty acid oils
  • Protective oils that do more than just coat the skin

Lesson 2

Choosing the best Protective Oils for Winter

  • Understanding occlusive and emollient raw materials
  • How saturated and 20 + carbon chain oils form a physical film on the skin
  •  Working with soft butters and fats like shea and cupuaçu
  • The role of tallow, ghee and animal fats in formulation
  • Study of key long-chain oils: meadowfoam, jojoba, Abyssinian, and Daikon radish

Lesson 3

Working with Emollient & Semi-Occlusive Oils

  • How oleic- and palmitoleic-dominant oils nourish the skin
  • Understanding polyunsaturated and conjugated fatty acids
  • The unique twisted structure of punicic and aeleostearic acids
  • Study of key emollient oils: olive, camellia, moringa, apricot, avocado, and pomegranate
  • How building a formula with  different fatty acids helps support the skin barrier function.

Lesson 4

Formulating for Winter Part 1

  • Putting theory into practice: building formulas from lipid ratios
  • How to layer occlusive, semi-occlusive, and emollient oils for balance
  • Example combinations using Meadowfoam, Baobab, Abyssinian, Pracaxi, and more
  • How to adjust for changing seasons and skin conditions
  • Understanding how each fatty acid group contributes to texture and feel

Lesson 5

Formulating for Winter Part 2

  • Seven formulas for face and body oils, from rich balms to lightweight serums
  • Step-by-step guidance on measuring, melting, and blending
  • Using scales, beakers, and low heat for professional results
  • Storage tips and how to keep your formulations stable
  • Tips and ideas for adapting and creating your own formulas and recipes

A note on winter skincare

I’ve taught about the oils and plant lipids for over two decades and winter skincare is one of my favorite topics to revisit each year.

I live in the Pacific Northwest now where the climate is mild but I remember my days in the cold where your skin feels so dry it could crack.


These are the oils I wish I had then and the oils I recommend when I'm asked for help with winter skincare.

Whether you live in a mild climate or a place where winter hits hard, this course will give you a clear approach to formulating with the richer and more occlusive oils and plant butters. 

Oils for Winter Skincare November Special

Join for $97 (regular $149) + get a live formulating class (with recording)

When you enroll you'll also get a live formulating class where we will be discussing the best formulas for winter skincare. You'll come away from the class with the foundations for your own custom winter skincare formulas

Oils for Winter Skincare Special Ends November 17th

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Oils for Winter Skincare

formulating with plant oils & Butters

Make protective winter skincare with this condensed specialty course on winter skincare oils. Get formulating lessons, combinations and ideas for making your own oil based winter skincare.

  • Discover the best oils for all your winter skincare formulating projects
  • Formulating lessons with combinations to use as is or adapt to make your own
  • How to work with plant butters in your face and body care formulations
  • Study guides, charts, and formulation projects to help you create your own protective winter skincare formulas.
  • Enrollment includes lifetime course access and a 7 day money back guarantee

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FAQ

Will there be Live Sessions?

Yes! For our November 2026 release we will be including a live class

Date: November 18th at 11 AM Pacific / 2 PM Eastern (recording available. 

Are the Live Sessions Recorded?

Yes! The live sessions will be recorded and posted in the course portal. 

Do I get lifetime access?

Yes! Once you purchase "Oils for Winter Skincare," you have lifetime access to the core course and any updates to the existing modules.

What's your refund policy?

We stand behind the quality of "Oils for Winter Skincare" with a 7-day money-back guarantee. If the course doesn't provide the formulating guidance you want, just let us know and we'll issue a refund. 

About Susan M Parker


Susan M. Parker has spent over 30 years studying and working with carrier oils, lipids, and herbal skincare. A self-taught formulator, she began creating infused oils in 1996 and has been exploring the science and artistry of plant oils ever since.

Author of Power of the Seed: Your Guide to Oils for Health & Beauty, Susan brings both practical experience and deep botanical understanding to her teaching. Through Lipid Oils Academy, she continues to research and share how plant lipids support and restore the skin.

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