Over 150 years ago, Kiehl’s started as a small apothecary in New York City’s East Village neighborhood. Today, those addicted to the no-nonsense creams and cleansers get their fix at local department stores or through online retailers worldwide. From the brand’s inception, the creators used medicinal, herbal, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical knowledge along with natural, quality ingredients for superior, light hydration in their face and body beauty products. Old-world packaging and labels full of ingredients and instructions help to invoke a certain faith in the product, since recipes that have been around this long must work wonders.
The list of Kiehl’s devotees grows longer by the decade. Lore has it that Andy Warhol used to frequent the NYC downtown store, which was located around the corner from his “Factory” in Greenwich Village. He never left empty handed, and most often bought a 32 oz. bottle of Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion. And the “Everest 88” expedition – the first successful group to scale Mt. Everest without supplemental oxygen – used Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer during their adventure.
More than these two Kiehl’s classics, the retail chain stocks product lines for men, hair care, and skin care for all types. Exceptionally helpful sales associates take the time to help find the right lotion for each customer at beauty counters and stores nationwide.
