by cindyj | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Your skin has many functions, the most important of which is probably that of a barrier. Your skin is not only a physical barrier between the outer environment and the inside environment of your body but a biochemical barrier. It holds moisture inside your body and...
by cindyj | Jun 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
We wear different skin care products at the same time for specific purposes. There always seems to be some confusion as to which product goes on first and which goes on top. The general rule is lightest to heaviest or least oily to most oily. Many people have...
by cindyj | May 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every week we meet people who have just moved to Colorado. Oftentimes they have moved from a climate that is much more friendly to their skin and they are now experiencing severe dryness. We are glad that they look to us for advise on helping their dry skin. But...
by cindyj | May 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
I love getting in weekend hiking trips. Last weekend we got to combine driving cross state to pick up lavender plants to expand our lavender fields with enjoying the scenery of Eastern Utah. Moab is about a 6 hour drive for us. Dead Horse Point State Park Our Friday...
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...
