This is really a difficult winter for New York. There are countless days where the temperature drops below zero, and there seems to be endless heavy snow. Although this is by no means the most pleasant. The season has not diminished our love for New York. This is not only a city famous around the world for the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty or the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but it is also a city that never sleeps with all kinds of fashion events, a gathering place for talented street artists, and of course! And those New Yorkers who rely on it for "fun" Large portions of food and drinks are also one of the specialties here. The beautiful city of New York has also attracted many beauty companies to set up headquarters here. However, when it comes to New York’s beauty and skin care brands, the impression seems to be weak.
The recent "homemaker movement" that emphasizes small quantities and handwork has led to the rise of a wave of beauty brands that emphasize quality and "homemade" products in New York. Most of these brands are still new and relatively small. Some can be bought in boutiques near home, and some are only available online, but they all have representative signature products and fascinating stories behind them. Of course I like big brands, but I appreciate these local brands even more. Without the corporate organization that operates behind the scenes, small brands have more creativity and uniqueness in all aspects. Unlike those mass-produced goods, you can probably feel the unique personality of the creator through these products. As a New Yorker, the following are my favorite New York skin care brands that I recommend to everyone:
1. Caru Skincare
Caru, representing Queens, is a small skin care brand based in New York. It emphasizes the use of environmentally sustainable raw materials and earth-friendly packaging, such as stone labels and plantable soap paper (you That’s right! If you live where you have extra space to plant some wildflowers, you can follow the instructions on the official website to plant seed-embedded wrappers! Super cool!). All of Carus ingredients are purely plant-based, never artificial, and, where possible, organically sourced direct from farmers. Made by hand in small quantities, and each one has passed quality inspection, this is what we have always emphasized, genuine "locally made".
Carus product range includes facial care, bath and body care, and soaps. My personal favorite is the activated charcoal and Dead Sea salt organic facial soap. The activated charcoal with strong adsorption power can wash away dirt, while the nutritional minerals contained in the Dead Sea salt can nourish the skin. Tea tree essential oil and neem oil can disinfect and sterilize. A savior for oily skin, but also suitable for other skin types. This soap also has a bit of earth aroma and a touch of musk, and its simple black appearance is also very suitable for men who know how to take care of themselves!
2. Mullein & Sparrow
As soon as I saw Mullein & Sparrow, I fell in love with its stylish, retro, pharmaceutical-like packaging. After being attracted by the "appearance" first, I realized that Mullein & Sparrows products have both inside and outside appearance. Founded in 2012 by herbalist and esthetician Anit Hora, Mullein & Sparrow hails from Brooklyn and uses organic essential oils from small, family-run farms. themOur products are made from plant-based ingredients and are 100% vegan, hoping to pass on simple remedies that have proven their effectiveness for centuries. Beginners can start with the Mini Body Oil Duo gift box, which contains highly moisturizing and antioxidant Lemongrass Mint Body Oil and French Lavender Body Oil, which can soothe the skin and is suitable for all skin types.
3. Om Aroma & Co
Because of her passion for organic living, Angela Jia Kim, CEO and founder of Om Aroma&Co, started this organic brand without added chemicals and preservatives, using natural ingredients from her kitchen in Manhattan. What started as an organic face cream she "made" for herself, now has a full range of skin care products that are free of preservatives, formaldehyde, mineral oil and chemical fragrances. All Om Aroma&Cos organic products are made in the Catskills, New York, and can be purchased online or at sister company Savor Spa in New Yorks West Village. Recommend Truffle Age-Defying Organic Face Cream, which can activate and brighten your skin and smells "delicious" too!
4. Lurk
Unlike most perfumes that use alcohol as a base, this Manhattan fragrance company creates fragrances with organic jojoba base oil found in China. Accomplished perfumer Anne Sanford started this brand of fragrance oils in Soho, New York, and each fragrance is created with the purest ingredients, rejecting the use of synthetics or preservatives. You can try AS 01 first. It has a spicy cedar aroma and a sweet rose scent. It is suitable for various occasions and is also quite neutral. All luxury fragrances are packaged in the simplest possible way, in small cotton bags. Lurk only focuses on making good-smelling fragrances, so you don’t have to worry about leaving too much of a “carbon footprint.”
Who would have thought that there are so many excellent skin care brands in New York? These brands are all original, approachable, high-quality and environmentally friendly, allowing modern people to use them without feeling guilty about the earth - isn't this the most "New York" "The spirit of "? Maybe its the vague honor of New York in my heart, but its more likely that these New York brands are really worthy of admiration. If you have the opportunity to come to New York, you might as well go treasure hunting!
