Happy 150th Birthday, Colorado! (And a Little Gift for Your Dry Nose)

On August 1, 1876, Colorado became the 38th state. That makes this August its 150th birthday — a sesquicentennial, if you want the fancy word. A century and a half of mountain sunrises, high plains, and that famous Colorado air. We love it here. The views, the sunshine, the 300-plus days a year we get to enjoy the outdoors. But let's be honest about one thing our beautiful state is known for: it is dry. Wonderfully, relentlessly dry. And your nose feels every bit of it.

So to celebrate 150 years, we're marking down our Sesame Oil Nasal Spray by 20% — a little happy-birthday gift to our gorgeous but parched home.

Why Colorado Is So Hard on Your Nose

High altitude and low humidity are a beautiful combination for hiking. They're less kind to your sinuses. When the air holds so little moisture, your nasal passages dry out fast, and that can lead to some familiar Colorado complaints:

• A stuffy, crusty, or "tight" feeling inside your nose

• Cracking or the occasional nosebleed, especially in winter

• Dry throat when you wake up in the morning

• More irritation from dust, pollen, and wildfire smoke
  

If you've lived here a while, none of this is news. Our dry climate is part of the deal — but a raw, uncomfortable nose doesn't have to be.

How Sesame Oil Nasal Spray Helps

Water-based sprays feel nice for a moment, then evaporate almost as fast as they went in. A sesame oil spray works differently. It leaves a light, soothing layer of moisture that clings to your nasal passages, so relief lasts longer instead of vanishing in minutes.

Here's what that means for you day to day:

• Longer-lasting comfort. The oil coats and stays, so your nose feels calmer for hours, not seconds.

• Gentle, drug-free moisture. No harsh decongestants — just a simple, soothing spritz you can use as often as you need.

• Easier mornings and better sleep. A moisturized nose means less of that dry, scratchy wake-up feeling.

• A little armor against the elements. Helpful before a windy hike, a dry flight, or a long day in air-conditioned rooms.
  

It's a small addition to your routine that your nose will thank you for — especially on those crisp, bone-dry Colorado days.

Who Might Love This the Most

You don't have to be suffering to benefit, but a sesame oil spray tends to be a favorite for:

• Anyone new to Colorado still adjusting to the altitude and dryness

• Frequent flyers who feel the dry cabin air

• Folks who run the furnace all winter

• People with allergies who want a gentler way to soothe irritation

• Anyone who's simply tired of a dry, crusty nose
  

Celebrate 150 Years With 20% Off

For our state's 150th birthday, our Sesame Oil Nasal Spray is 20% off. It's an easy, affordable way to keep your nose comfortable through every dry season Colorado sends our way — and a fitting way to toast a century and a half of the place we're proud to call home.

Here's to 150 years, Colorado. May your views stay stunning and your noses stay comfortable. 🎉