Lafe’s Packages Use ‘Baby-Safe’ Plastic

Lafe’s Natural Bodycare has launched a new line of organic baby products. Not only have the
products earned the USDA certified organic seal (indicating the ingredients are 95% certified
organic), but they are also packaged in what Lafe’s terms “baby-safe plastic,” which is described as “free of harmful estrogenic activity chemicals that trigger endocrine disruption.” Lafe’s Organic Baby line ($9.99-$19.99) includes shampoo and body wash, massage oil, baby lotion and mother-to-be deodorant and, coming soon, sunscreen, diaper cream and baby wipes.
   More info: www.lafes.com

Lip Balms Offer Health Benefits  

Lip balm with aromatherapy properties, invented by two California moms, claims to be the only lip balm to offer women a wide range of potential health benefits. Balms with Benefits ($4.99 each) feature a proprietary blend of natural pure ingredients that do more than soothe dry lips. According to the company, there are many ways to usearomatherapy, but it is most beneficial when inhaled. By placing these natural oils on your lips, the founders say you can inhale your way to well-being. For example, Balms with Benefits’ Motion Potion (ginger mint) settles stomachs; Sleepytime (lavender vanilla) relaxes; and Focus & Clarity (rosemary mint) aids concentration.
   More info: www.balmswithbenefits.com

The Body Shop Offers Well-Being Range

To help ward off the inevitable stress and anxiety of modern life, The Body Shop has introduced four well-being collections, each with active and natural ingredients such as guarana, wasabi, lavender, chamomile, eucalyptus and jujube date, and based on traditional herbal remedies. Choose from Total Energy, Deep Sleep, Pure Detox and Divine Calm. Plus, every product contains ingredients sourced through The Body Shop Community Trade program, so you’re also contributing to the well-being of communities in Ghana, Brazil, Zambia, Namibia, Nicaragua, the Republic of Ireland, Italy and the UK. Products include a milk bath float, shower cream, moisturizer, body wash and body oil, and range from $16-$24. More info: www.thebodyshop-usa.com

Bond No. 9 Takes to the Streets with Latest Andy Warhol Release 

Lexington Avenue, the third in Bond No. 9’s series of Warhol eaux de parfum ($195,100ml; $135, 50ml), celebrates what would be the legendary pop artist’s 80th birthday and at the same time pays tribute to his start 50 years ago as a shoe illustrator living and working on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. Thus, the now familiar shaped flacon wears a colorful Warhol-designed collage of extraordinary heels and high-button boots originally created for I. Magnin. For the holiday season, limited-edition flacons will feature Robert Lee Morris sterling silver shoe pendants of Warhol’s designs on a sterling silver chain ($575). More info: www.bondno9.com

Frais Brings Luxury to Hand Sanitizers

Hand sanitizers have gone luxe with a new line from Australia-based Frais. The eco-friendly moisturizing formula of 66% pure sugarcane alcohol kills 99.9% of germs on contact and is blended with eight essential oils for a lovely aroma. Frais products are free from parabens, propylene glycol and phthalates, as well as artificial colors and fragrances. The elegant-shaped bottles are available from pocket size ($3.50) to 15fl.oz ($29). Packaging is made of recyclable LDPE, HDPE and polypropylene plastic and recyclable paper. The caps/pumps are PP and the paper boxes are recyclable. More info: www.fraislux.com

Aveda Launches 30th Anniversary Fragrance

To celebrate its 30th anniversary of aromas featuring pure plant and flower essences, Aveda has launched Ancient Attar Pure-fume Spirit Aroma Spray ($70; 30ml/1oz). Inspired by the ancient art of Indian attar perfumes, the fragrance was created with 100% botanical essential oils, including traditional attar ingredients, rose and sandalwood for a modern, feminine aroma, said to last all day. The fragrance is infused with essential oils sustainably sourced from Aveda’s partnerships with farmers and indigenous peoples across the globe. The carton is made with 55% post-consumer recycled paper and printed with soy ink. The bottle for the aroma is made of recyclable threaded glass.
More info: www.aveda.com