by cindyj | Apr 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
What does skin hydration mean? Skin hydration refers to the water content of the skin; both the dermis and the epidermis. The ability of the skin to hold water is primarily a function of the most outer layer of the epidermis; the stratum corneum. Skin hydration is...
by cindyj | Feb 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Cross country skiing, Fireworks, and Hotsprings were the three highlights of our winter weekend trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It’s a pretty easy drive for us and a place we haven’t been to for many years. I always like to find fun weekends during the winter...
by cindyj | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
For Valentine’s Day this year, think about focusing on your own self love. Women far to often look outside themselves for love and acceptance and can sometimes cause harm to themselves by doing so. By taking care of our own needs, we are better able to serve others;...
by cindyj | Jan 13, 2019 | Beauty Talk and Tips, farming, ingredients, products
One of the fun things I do on the farm is distill some of the herbs we grow. When distilling herbs, you get two products; an essential oil and an herbal water or distillate (also known as a hydrosol). These plant waters have a delightful aroma; it is very light...
by cindyj | Dec 23, 2018 | Beauty Talk and Tips, Colorado Lifestyle, Events
. . . and other winter sports enthusiasts. Skiers and snowboarders have special skin care needs because they are exposed to extreme sun, wind, altitude and dry mountain air. But if you love the beauty of the mountains and would rather be out on the slopes than inside,...
by cindyj | Nov 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
We understand how difficult it can be to pick out the perfect gift, so here are some suggestions. Do you know someone who is on their feet a lot? Maybe someone who loves hiking, a teacher, a nurse? We suggest our Foot Spa. This set contains our herbal foot soak that...
by cindyj | Oct 29, 2018 | Beauty Talk and Tips, Uncategorized
Keeping your skin healthy is important so that it can perform all the functions it was designed to perform. But what role does skin, our largest organ of the body, actually play? Here are six important functions that skin has for the body. 1. Regulating...
by cindyj | Aug 8, 2018 | Beauty Talk and Tips, Health, products
This post was written by Katy McHugh, one of our team members here at Colorado Aromatics. You can find her working here in the lab and at the Farmers Market. She is an avid product user and offers her perspective on using Colorado Aromatics products on oily skin. Many...
by cindyj | Jun 28, 2018 | Colorado Lifestyle, farming, products
We thought we’d answer some of the common questions we get from customers to help you get to know us. What does the name Colorado Aromatics mean? Many people think that we are an aromatherapy brand, but we are a skin care brand. The name originated because of...
by cindyj | Apr 23, 2018 | Health
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment; being fully aware of thoughts, feelings and sensations without judgement. The practice has been gaining attention recently as it can benefit physical and mental health. I find it...
