"I started The Lovely Rose Apothecary about three years ago because I was tired of spending money on skincare that just didn't work. I've had acne since I was about 12 but my skin has always been very dry as well. The fact that I'm from Colorado and I've spent much of my life using very drying acne products hasn't helped. I've been on Accutane twice. I've spent my life in and out of the dermatologist office and I was in my early thirties and was still suffering from painful cystic acne. I was tired of it. Something had to change. I've always been attracted to the past. My friends have always called me an old soul. Whether it's big band, ragtime, pin curls, red lipstick, seamed stockings if it's from the 1920's, 30's or 40's I'm drawn to it. So when I decided to make my own skincare I wanted my routine be that of the Hollywood starlets. So that's what I did. And it all started with cold cream. Geranium Cold Cream. And within two months my cystic acne was clear. After that came Vanishing Cream followed by Skin Tonic and finally the company you see today. Who would of thought when I started three years ago that recipes from the 1920's, 30's and 40's would be the answer to beautiful skin?! I've not only found the products have helped so many women solve their skin problems but it makes them look forward to their skincare routines. The products are simple, luxurious, glamorous and best of all they work!"

- Ashley Black

Owner & Artisan