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Products to Soothe (From page 173) free products and the overall eco-conscious sensibility. Manager Sean Brewer explained that Moon Valley’s packaging is largely crafted from post-consumer recycled paper, and shampoo and lotion are available in bar format, eliminating the need for bottles. “People are leaning toward plastic free, and it’s something we promote as a more sustainable way to care for our body,” Brewer said. “We also try to grow as many of our herbal ingredients as possible.” Medicinal plants like nettle, comfrey and calendula have healing properties and smell good. Brewer said lavender is the most popular scent, and that customers generally favor floral fragrances. Sampling, a long time standby of personal care retail, is more complicated during a pandemic. Brewer has chopped up soap into sample size pieces for customers who don’t want to touch something others have handled, though he adds that people are generally less hesitant now. “It’s been little bit of a learning curve,” Brewer reflected. Business remains strong at the 100-square-foot outlet at Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market, aided by a big window display and ample foot traffic. Americans have spent more time at home during the Soap duo boxes are available at The Soap Kitchen. The pandemic, and that tendency is reflected in strong sales of 17-year-old store is conducting business with online shopping, contactless pickup, and a YouTube channel.
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Nuwati Herbals Offers Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth After 19 years Nuwati Herbals is going strong and still growing thanks to our many loyal customers! We offer retailers “Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth” produced by our Family USA business that include Tea Blends, Balms, Spa Products, a Pet line and a DEET FREE insect repellent. The Nuwati line can be found in a wide variety of venues, Gift Shops, Zoos, Museums, Coffee and Tea Shops, Spas, Hotels and more. With fun and interesting names like Bear in the Woods Tea, Indian Blanket Balm, Share My Blanket Tea, customers are inspired to reach for Nuwati products! (For more information, call 314-962-5229, visit www.NuwatiHerbals.com, or circle 65 on the reader service card.) For 19 years, Nuwati Herbals has been offering herbal remedies with fun, interesting names that inspire sales.
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