SO THIS IS ME AT 59 February 12, 2024Cynthia Besteman So this is me, at 59, as close as the camera can get. I have spent many years beating myself up over every slight imperfection in my face and body,...
With Change Comes Fear December 31, 2023Cynthia Besteman With change comes fear, but without fear there is now a reward at the end of conquering something you aren’t sure if you can do
7 Essential Tips for Navigating Menopause with Natural Skincare and Deodorant September 12, 2023Cynthia Besteman Menopause is a natural and inevitable phase in a woman's life, marking the end of her reproductive years. While it's a significant milestone, it can also bring physical and emotional...
Unveiling the Radiance: The Illuminating Power of Tamanu Oil for Brighter Skin August 12, 2023Cynthia Besteman Hyperpigmentation Reduction: Tamanu oil is a natural source of calophyllolide, a compound known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing properties. This compound helps to fade dark spots and reduce hyperpigmentation, giving...
Carrot Seed Oil, The Benefits and Why It's Cynthia's Favorite! April 11, 2023Cynthia Besteman If I had to choose one essential oil that is my favorite; mind you it would be like choosing a favorite child, Carrot Seed Oil would be the one...
12 Year Cancerversary and what I've learned (and what I haven't learned!) April 06, 2023Cynthia Besteman Well, it's that time of year again. April 7th, 2011. the day a routine mammogram changed my life. Isn't it amazing how we forget almost all of our...
A ROUGH YEAR WITH MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR November 24, 2022Cynthia Besteman1 comment I'm not going to lie, this year has been rough, and by rough I mean ROUUGGHH!! But here is the silver lining.
A heartfelt message from our founder October 02, 2022Cynthia Besteman So... it is that time of year again. The day I pull out my soapbox, dust it off and step on up to the mic. I do this because every...
Ingredient Spotlight: Tamanu Oil September 08, 2022Cynthia Besteman Have you heard the buzz about Tamanu Oil? Fans of our Visible Light Brightening and Repair Serum know it packs a punch against scarring, inflammation, redness, hyperpigmentation and dark spots... but what's...
Ingredient Spotlight: Lavender August 15, 2022Cynthia Besteman As one of the world's most recognizable and popular herbs, lavender is a key ingredient in some of your favorite Violets Are Blue products. With incredible healing and aromatherapy properties,...
My Cancerversary April 06, 2022Cynthia Besteman3 comments April 7th, 2011: Official Sh*t Hit the Fan Day Or the nicer way to say it is, ‘The day my life would change forever day’. In that moment, for the worse,...
Shop early, shop small October 20, 2021Cynthia Besteman Shop early, shop small! That's the mantra for small businesses and, we hope, for our loyal community, as we head into the holiday season. To avoid any slow downs with...