The Lipid Lab
Become fluent in plant lipids
Recipes, oil profiles, workshops, formulating tools - everything you need, all in one place
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Finally, clarity on the oils that matter most
From seed oils are 'toxic' to oleic acid will destroy the skin barrier, it can feel like there’s a constant barrage of conflicting information on which oils are safe and effective. But if you read all the articles you are left with more confusion than when you started.
Because each inflammatory claim is based on a scientific study that was twisted, manipulated and repackaged to get clicks and likes.
So before you read further, here is the truth. Plant lipids are some of the most gentle, effective and nourishing skincare ingredients out there.
And they are highly effective in restoring a damaged skin barrier, calming inflammation, restoring balance to oily skin and plumping and nourishing as we age.
Inside the Lipid Lab you'll get access to information you can trust on plant oils and butters, botanical lipids and carrier oils.
Where plant wisdom meets scientific study
Whether you're new to making skincare or you've been formulating for years, the Lipid Lab is the place to go for recipes, formulating projects, ingredient guides, charts, tools and inspiration.
Experiment with a new oil, find the perfect carrier for your next herbal infusion or create from one of our Lipid Lab formulas for facial oils, whipped butters, lotion bars, body and massage oils and solid serums.
What's Inside the Lab
The Lipid Oils & Butters Database (included)
When you join the Lipid Lab you'll get full access to the Database of Lipid Oils & Plant Butters.
Search over 170 different oils and plant butters by common or scientific name, look up fatty acid profile, dominant fatty acid and botanical family.
Includes SAP value, iodine value and INCI.
This one tool will save you time in all your formulating projects from the planning stage through writing descriptions and finalizing your labels.
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
I'm Susan M Parker
And I want to welcome you to the wonderful world of herbs and plant oils. I have been studying herbalism, skincare formulation and the lipid plant oils since the early 1990's when I did my first herbal apprenticeship with Pam Montgomery.
From those early days in the herbal world to the publication of my book Power of the Seed: Your Guide to Oils for Health & Beauty I have been deep in the study of how these plant compounds found in both herbal infusions and lipid plant oils affect the skin. And over and over again I see people who's lifelong skin struggles resolve with the right plant oils.
In the Lipid Lab I share the tools, guides, and formulas I've developed over decades of study along with a growing library of workshops and oil profiles that go deeper into the plants and lipids I work with every day. Whether you're a skincare formulator, herbalist, or aromatherapist, this is your place to learn, reference, and grow. I'd love for you to join us inside.
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 love the membership; it's like my personal oil encyclopedia!
Naudia Lorraine
If you've been piecing together oil information from blogs, social media and scattered sources, the Lipid Lab is your answer. Everything you need including the database, the recipes, oil selection guides, workshops and tutorials all is in one place. For $19 a month it's the easiest decision you'll make for your formulating practice.
Join the Lipid Lab
A monthly subscription for formulators, makers, and skincare creators.
or choose annual at checkout and get 2 months free
When you join you'll get immediate access to everything in the lab including including the database, recipes & formulas.
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
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. Lipid Lab is designed for ongoing learning at every level, whether you're refining your formulations, exploring new ingredients. It includes tools and resources for formulating at all levels.
We’re constantly updating and expanding the database and there are currently over 170 oils with more being added as we find new ones.
Everything is available on-demand. You get immediate access to all current resources, mini-courses, and the searchable database as soon as you join.
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 subscriptions 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.
