Product Crush: Cold Spring Apothecary
Every day, we slather our bodies with lotions and potions in attempts to soften our skin, fight off aging, or soothe tired limbs. If you're anything like us, you probably have nearly a dozen products designed tame your mane, slough off dead skin or just plain wash off the day. But maybe it's time to clean out the cabinets, because our newest product crush, New York-based retailer Cold Spring Apothecary, does all that and more.
Why We Love It!
Whether your problem is rough feet or frizzy hair, Cold Spring Apothecary has the answer. Their online shop is organized in two ways: by product and by solution. Are you looking for something to aid acne prone skin? Try the Calendula & Sweet Fennel Facial Cleanser. Or maybe you want to treat the man in your life to something nice—like Cold Spring's Highlands Aftershave. Scent hounds will enjoy natural fragrances like Patchouli & Bergamot and Vanilla Oak.
The Good News...
Their motto is "all the beauty nature has to offer," which is a lovely way of saying that Cold Spring Apothecary is chemical-free and wonderfully green. The people at Cold Spring believe that not only are many commonly-used chemicals bad for your body—they're also bad for the environment. To counteract this, they make all their cosmetics in small batches, using natural ingredients. They even incorporate a medicinal component into their products through the use of certain herbs and scents. Good stuff!
Keep The Change
While many manufacturers use a class of chemicals called Parabens as a preservative, and sulfates as "lather agents," Cold Spring Apothecary uses green alternatives to these common chemicals. They keep their products fresh with Potassium Sorbate, a salt that is often used to preserve food, and they work up some suds with plant-based oils and biodegradable surfactants.
Ready to stock up? You can grab some of their gorgeously designed, retro-inspired products out of the online shop, or take a trip up to the beautiful Hudson Valley to see founder Stacey Dugliss-Wesselman in her brick and mortar store.
