by cindyj | Aug 11, 2021 | Beauty Talk and Tips
Wildfire smoke is a form of air pollution. We’ve known for some time that wildfire smoke can cause lung and heart problems as well as scratchy eyes. But how does wildfire smoke affect your skin? Because of the increase in the number and severity of wildfires in the...
by cindyj | May 24, 2020 | Beauty Talk and Tips
You may notice that with increased hand washing your hands are more dry and chapped. We use our hands daily for so many things and rarely give them the care they need. Taking care of your hands is important in maintaining the skin barrier function. Here is a step by...
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 | 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...