Blue Lotus Aromatics and Wellness

04/05/2026

Hi everyone! It’s been a minute since I did a product post. Between tax season and our house getting hit with a cold, flu, and the stomach bug, things slowed down a bit over the past month. However, I made a ton of beautiful new gemstone bracelets and several new candle scents that I can’t wait to share with you! I’m hoping to be under the pavilion this spring at the Potsdam Farmer’s Market.

Today I wanted to share my favorite skincare products. I try to use a dermaroller at least 2-3 times a week, and I recently began using a lymphatic brush. At the age of 56, I’m definitely dealing with the realities of being post-menopausal and all the things that means for firmness and elasticity of the skin.

I’ve also created a hyaluronic acid, hydrosol-based serum that I’ve been producing every year since 2019. I’ve tweaked the formula over time, but the base ingredients remain the same: natural botanical supports coupled with cosmeceutical ingredients supported by research, such as the peptide Argireline, which support mature skin health. I use this serum in the morning daily beneath any moisturizer or makeup.

At bedtime, I use my oil-based Frankincense and Rose serum, which is made from a base of frankincense resins infused into Jojoba oil, along with fixed oils such as pomegranate and rosehip seed, as well as Squalene to glide on smoothly, leaving your skin feeling nourished and loved.

I’m going to be making a new batch of each serum soon, suitable for all skin types, but especially mature and/or sensitive skin.

If you aren’t familiar with dermarollers or lymphatic brushes, here is some helpful information:

https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/dermarolling-how-it-works-before-and-after -to-use

https://scrub-me.com/scrubmesecrets-blog/2025/12/17/lymphatic-drainage-facial-brushes-benefits-how-they-work-amp-why-your-skin-will-thank-you?rq=lymphatic&srsltid=AfmBOor4hFXGZobcnFcZWdtOwiEP2RLq0THVixf0K5bapOONGKOasBMS #:~:text=Reduced%20puffiness%20and%20fluid%20retention,need%20that%20in%20today's%20world.

03/23/2026

Back in stock! My Plai Power blend is one of my bestsellers, with consistent return customers who swear by its effectiveness in making life a little easier and more comfortable after times of overexertion.

Plai essential oil is a member of the ginger family. It shares the warming qualities of ginger, but has a special affinity for muscles and joints. I stumbled upon this essential oils when I was dealing with issues in my aging knees and neck. The relief I felt after adding this oil to my arsenal of natural healing supports made me want to share it with others.

Although both products are made with the Plai Power blend, they do have some differences. The aloe gel absorbs quickly for immediate effects. It’s not greasy and is easy to apply. The gel also contains the added benefits of C*B*D* to enhance its soothing properties.

The salve includes oils that are helpful for sore and tired bodies: Tamanu, Hempseed and Black Cumin, along with infused resins and flowers. When I infuse plant matter into carrier oils, the process requires months of patience to extract the herbal goodness and benefits of the plant matter.

While the gel is quick to be absorbed, the salve slowly releases its goodness. I personally love to use salves at night when they have time to soak in completely.

These will be available on a limited basis. Please contact me if you feel these products are right for you, or if you have any questions regarding my Plai blends.

03/13/2026

***UPDATE***
I will not be attending tonight’s Lucky Market as planned, due to not being sufficiently recovered from illness. I’m currently 90% better, but the lingering laryngitis makes it difficult for me to interact effectively with customers. I hope everyone who attends has a wonderful time! 🍀

✨ Lucky Night Market is tomorrow - Friday, March 13, 2026 from 5–8 PM at 39 Market Street in Potsdam (formerly the Clarkson University Bookstore).

Explore a great mix of food vendors, artisan makers, local businesses, and community groups. Discover unique finds, enjoy delicious treats, and support local creators.

Come experience the excitement of a Friday the 13th night market in downtown Potsdam!

03/11/2026

Guess what? Maple weekend is coming… 🍁

And we have candles for that 😁

03/10/2026

New soy candles!
Fresh Lemon and Strawberry Cream…
Fruity goodness, just in time for spring.
🍋 🍓 🍋 🍓 🍋 🍓

02/28/2026

Lemongrass and Lavender foaming hand soap. Clean. Classic. Refreshing.

Made with Lavender, Lemongrass and Expressed Lemon essential oils. 🍋

It’s a lemony treat, a bit citrus, a bit floral, and a bit herbaceous. So uplifting! 💗

02/28/2026

Cotton candy foaming hand soap!
I just adore the aroma of cotton candy so much, I had to make it into a foaming soap… even though there is no therapeutic value in fragrance oils, there are some scents that are deeply embedded in our brains with emotional associations. Honeysuckle will always take me back to bike riding with my cousins in California and pulling blossoms off the trees… wet leather brings back memories of getting up at 5 am on a school day for figure skating practice before school… cotton candy elicits flashbacks to county fairs and summer bliss.

The memories that are triggered by scent can be powerful, drawing is back in time to re-experience those memories vividly. When the scent is associated with pleasant memories, we can feel our mood being instantly lifted.

So, although cotton candy fragrance has zero chemically-therapeutic impact on my well being, the memories that arise when I smell it are absolutely beneficial. Sigh ☺️💗

If you love cotton candy as much as I do, you’ll want to try this soap; and pick up a cotton candy candle as well!

02/28/2026

These candles remind me that spring is coming, even though winter really seems to be dragging its feet!

Blueberry Thyme soy candles. These are made with no additional color, for a simple, clean design.

$14 each, 8 ounces by weight, 10 ounces by volume. 💗

02/28/2026

Rainforest and Lavender soy candles made with Lavender essential oil and Rainforest blend natural fragrance oil.

These candles have a clean, herbaceous scent that invites deep breathing. Completely naturally scented with a blend of essential oils and isolates for those who prefer to avoid artificial fragrances.

$24 includes a gemstone diffuser bracelet, or buy a candle on its own for $14.

These are 8 ounces by weight, 10 ounces by volume.

Please message with your interest, or check out my display at the next Lucky Market in Potsdam on March 13th! ☺️