Aromatic Formulations by Tricia LLC

Our lip oils are getting a packaging upgrade. Shown here is apricot.

How do you like it?

“You can’t get to courage without rumbling with vulnerability.”
— Brené Brown

Perhaps you know I’m an aromatherapist and cosmetic formulator—but did you also know I’m a Toastmaster?

At our meeting today, this quote was shared during a speech, and it stuck with me.

Toastmasters is known for helping people become better public speakers, but I’ve discovered it’s about much more than learning to give a good speech. It’s also about leadership, listening, giving and receiving feedback, and becoming more comfortable with being uncomfortable.

And both public speaking and leadership require vulnerability.

I recently gave a speech about overcoming the fear of public speaking—which is a little ironic! I shared Jerry Seinfeld’s famous joke about a survey showing that people fear public speaking more than death. His punchline? At a funeral, the average person would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy.

Funny...but there’s something very real underneath it.

Standing in front of a room and sharing your ideas means allowing yourself to be seen. Leadership asks the same of us.

We speak up.
We share ideas that may not land perfectly.
We make decisions.
We receive feedback.
Sometimes we stumble.

And then we try again.

Vulnerability can be uncomfortable. But avoiding it also means avoiding many of the opportunities that allow us to grow.

Maybe courage isn’t the absence of discomfort.

Maybe courage is being willing to step into it—knowing that something worthwhile might be waiting on the other side.

Here’s to getting a little more comfortable with being uncomfortable. 🌱

Are you caring for your cuticles?

I create cuticle oil pens for retail and as promotional items and women absolutely love them. (Guys have not weighed in…)

Women often note their nails and cuticles appreciate the love.

Nourishing oils and a touch of essential oils makes for a lovely experience.

Have you ever used cuticle oil? Curious?

I’d love to know.

Aromatic blessings,
Tricia

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

― Marianne Williamson

The first time I heard this quote it rocked me to my core.

What are your thoughts?

Aromatic blessings,
Tricia

Did you ever wish you had a simple but effective skin care routine designed just for you?

Skincare doesn’t have to be complicated.

Simple routines. Powerful results.

Skincare for your skin’s needs and your senses.

Choose your cleanse.

Choose your treatment.

Choose your moisture.

Simple. Effective. Yours.

Comment or dm to learn more.

Coming soon to our shop online and to

What does your skin and senses crave?

What began with curiosity turned into a business.

I love being able to create products with wholesome ingredients and help other small business owners prosper as well.

Making a profit is important, don’t get me wrong. But when business comes from a place that sparks joy and helps others it’s phenomenal.

What brings you joy today?

Which cleanser is best for you?

Cleansers are not always the most glamorous but they are one of the most commonly used cosmetic.

No matter what your routine is… it probably starts with cleansing.

Our Be Fresh Face Wash is a gentle foaming cleanser that also exfoliates to leave your skin feeling clean, fresh, and bright.

For those who prefer an oil cleanse, we got you.

The oil to milk melts away dirt and makeup without feeling greasy. Add water and it rinses away effortlessly.

Our gel to milk cleanser also melts away makeup and grime and doubles as a moisturizing mask. It creates a milky, silky cream when rinsed with water. It’s truly magic.

Our cream cleansers are lovely for thirsty skin. They gently cleanse, moisturize, and leave the skin feeling soft and hydrated.

If you’d like to stay in the loop to learn more about how to find the best cleanser for you visit the link in the bio and subscribe to our newsletter.

I’m a small biz that creates products with care for people and the planet, but it’s easy get lost in all the noise.

If you’re curious about my products, have questions, reach out. It’s not a coincidence you’re reading this. Let’s connect. I want people to love the products I create for them and have a space to ask questions and understand ingredients.

Aromatic blessings,
Tricia

I don’t like beef.

I am not fond of tallow.

I am a chicken and fish kind of girl.

But this. I like this.

I tamed the tallow into something I could not only tolerate but hey…

I kinda like you…

What are your feelings about tallow. For me it’s about covering up that tallowroma!

Choose to surround yourself with people who lift you up. Michelle Obama

While we can’t always choose who we work with, who are family is, we can choose to surround ourselves with people who lift us up.

For me it’s Professional Women Toastmasters and Rotary Club. They are people who inspire, educate, bring experience and wisdom, and help me to work towards becoming a better version of myself.

Who lifts you up? How do you work to inspire others?

Lately I’m obsessed with body oils.

They were mentioned in a video call I was on. A vendor at an event I was at shared their best selling scented body oil. And I continue to delve into better understanding the benefits of various oils.

I’m NOT a fan of synthetic fragrances — I find them overbearing and cloying. Not a fan.

In addition to the beautiful natural aroma of cold pressed oils themselves, I enjoy using essential oils and plant based fragrances.

While some may find them too subtle, I think they not only nourish our skin but also support our wellbeing in ways synthetic fragrances cannot. Some believe they also carry subtle energetics.

Are you a fan of body oil? Do you love natural fragrance and essential oils or don’t mind synthetic fragrances if they are decadent.

Love to hear your thoughts.

Aromatic blessings,
Tricia

P.S. silky naturally fragranced body oils coming soon. If you’re interested in getting your hands on some dm me or comment.