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...
3 Tips for Making Better Consumer Choices During Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 12, 2021Cynthia Besteman Pink washing is the pits. We've said it before... and we'll keep saying it. Pink washing is the pits. You likely won't be able to enter a store this month...
A message from Violets Are Blue founder Cynthia Besteman October 12, 2021Cynthia Besteman It's October and the pink ribbons are everywhere... which means it's time for my annual soapbox rant. Please, if you purchase something pink this month, please know that the money you think...
6 Reasons to Add an Eye Cream to Your Skincare Routine August 20, 2021Cynthia Besteman Should I add an eye cream to my skincare routine? You may have seen the buzz about our recent launch of Eye-Luminate Gel Cream, our first product formulated specifically for...
Better Than Beautiful: Meet Gabriela Acero March 31, 2021Cynthia Besteman Violets Are Blue operates under the philosophy that women are better than beautiful. They are better than unattainable standards. They are better than toxic ingredients. They are better than comparison...
It's time... January 13, 2021Cynthia Besteman The start of the year has been more fraught than we could have ever expected. The violent terror of the January 6th siege of the Capitol is still very real...
Violets Are Blue Gift Guide November 23, 2020Cynthia Besteman Let us help you get your holiday gifting in order! We are so grateful for your support this holiday season, and throughout this truly extraordinary year. We've put together a gift...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Have a Laugh With Us! October 28, 2020Cynthia Besteman Have a laugh with us! We truly appreciate the tremendous response to last week's message regarding pink washing, and all your support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We're changing gears...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Pink Washing is The Pits! October 28, 2020Cynthia Besteman A heartfelt note from our founder and Breast Cancer survivor, Cynthia Besteman: Since The Pink Washing of October is upon us, I would like to take this time to get...