About Blue Willow
Blue Willow is a natural luxury skincare brand offering exquisite products formulated with CO2 extracted, full-spectrum CBD oil, and infused with carefully selected botanicals and essential oils. Blue Willow was born from a desire to create high-quality, effective and clean CBD-infused topicals.
The name Blue Willow is a tribute to our special home of Aspen, Colorado, by honoring Willow Pass, a magical mountain pass outside of town, where the skies are the richest of blue. Blue Willow also pays homage to the Arctic Blue Willow that grows in high alpine environments and is known to be the most serene of all willows.
Our Founder's Story
I’m Harmony, the founder of Blue Willow. I grew up the flower child daughter of an herbalist mother and cannabis advocate father in Portland, Oregon. My mom always said her favorite activity was 'digging in the dirt' and she used our garden's bounty to craft her legendary homemade salves, dry flowers for facials and potpourri and even blend herbs to make the most divine seasoning salts.
While I once found this lifestyle uniquely embarrassing (I was bringing organic arugula salads and apples from our orchard for lunch long before clean eating was mainstream), I ultimately embraced my upbringing and discovered my own personal commitment to the environment and sustainability. My mother’s love for making beautiful products instilled in me a deep passion and appreciation for the power of plants. Many years later, my career in marketing led to my obsession with finding clean, non-toxic products that aligned with my early-instilled values and fit with a modern lifestyle.
My relationship with cannabis is deeply personal. As a runner, I was never very interested in smoking but I had been using topical CBD-infused products for years to calm inflammation and soothe sore muscles after a workout. I’m married to a professional runner and it was easy to see that our aches and pains hurt less and healed faster when we treated them with topical CBD.
In late 2017 I became very sick and CBD became essential to my daily routine and recovery. I spent months in chronic and debilitating pain, constantly searching for relief. I have always been a proponent of alternative medicine and was wary of taking pain medication for an extended time. And more than ever I was focused on detoxing my body and avoiding the chemicals and toxins commonly found in skincare products. I was disheartened to learn that words like natural and clean often have no legal basis, and many CBD products lack beneficial ingredients beyond CBD or contain chemicals, preservatives or other ingredients I didn’t want to use. After trying almost every product on the market, I took a page from my mother and began making balms, oils and bath soaks. And so began my own line of CBD-infused topicals. These are the products that saved me when I was at my worst and now keep me at my best. Whether you are seeking to restore or maintain peak wellness, my hope is that these products will help get you there.
I am deeply grateful for my positive experiences with CBD and my intention with Blue Willow is to help others achieve their wellness goals through the healing powers of this incredible plant.
Our Ingredients
At Blue Willow we have searched meticulously for the best ingredients to use in our products. We combine top quality botanicals known for their healing properties and full spectrum CBD oil that together yield the most impactful, rejuvenating and restorative products.
Apricot Kernel Oil
Rich in vitamins K and E and omega 6 fatty acids that work harmoniously to soothe and hydrate, while also toning the skin.
Arnica
For centuries the Arnica plant has been used in traditional medicine for its antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that promote accelerated healing.
Avocado Oil
Filled with healthy fats that are easily absorbable and moisturizing, Avocado oil also contains high levels of antioxidants that help heal dry, irritated skin.
Calendula Flower
Respected throughout the world for its medicinal qualities, Calendula is best known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties that promote healing.
Cedarwood
Cedarwood essential oil lends more than its beautiful woodsy scent. It is a powerful antiseptic that helps cleanse the skin and is known for its calming effects helping to maintain inner balance.
Chamomile Flower
Perhaps best known for its calming, relaxing properties, Chamomile is also a powerful inflammation fighter. It is also used for anti-fungal, antiseptic and antibacterial properties that help heal infections and slow aging.
Epsom Salt
Rich in Magnesium, Epsom Salt is widely used for relief from general aches and pains.
Fine Sea Salt
When used in a warm bath, sea salt encourages circulation and detoxification and has long been a remedy for minor muscle strains and skin conditions like psoriasis.
Grapeseed Oil
A major inflammation fighter due to its high fat content, it also contains antioxidants that help protect skin.
Green Tea Oil
Filled with antioxidants, this oil protects skin from environmental toxins and UV damage and is loved for its anti-aging, firming qualities.
Himalayan Pink Salt
This mineral-rich pink salt is more than beautiful. It's high content of essential minerals (like Calcium, Magnesium and Selenium to name a few), support overall health and relaxation.
Hemp-Derived Full Spectrum CBD
Our full spectrum CBD is derived from hemp, a plant used world-wide for its pain relieving, anti-inflammatory and restorative properties. Our oil includes the full spectrum of cannabinoids to produce the greatest impact. We use food grade oil, refined using CO2 extraction for maximum effect.
Jasmine
The intoxicating scent of this beloved flower stimulates serotonin and is matched only by its benefits for skin. Jasmine is highly anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, soothing and calming skin.
Jojoba Oil
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, Jojoba Oil packs a double punch: its prized for its ability to easily penetrate skin while also instilling a high concentration of nutrients.
Macadamia Nut Butter
The base for our incredibly soft and buttery balm, Macadamia Nut Butter is high in squalene and fatty acids, making it incredibly hydrating and therapeutic for the skin. It’s also full of crucial antioxidants that protect the skin and promote healing.
Rosebuds
A universal symbol of love, roses are also filled with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that work synergistically to make this flower both a powerful healer and emblematic of beauty.
Sandalwood
Prized in Ayurveda, traditional Indian medicine, Sandalwood brightens and moisturizes skin and has anti-bacterial properties. Not to mention its distinctly gorgeous scent.
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil is light, non-greasy and easily absorbable, as well as being very high in vitamins E, A, C and D that make it an excellent choice for protecting skin against environment damage.