Marketing in Brief: Origins Natural Resources
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Origins Natural Resources: H&BA line expanded with seven new items in January, Origins said. Rough Skin Smoother with St. John's-wort and castor oil, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, evening primrose oil and lichen extract soothes rough hands, the Estee Lauder division said. Scrubbing Hand Soap with sawdust and pine removes ink, paint and glue stains, the company said. Liquid Hand Cleanser contains peppermint to "overcome smelly food odors" and glycerin to "silken dry skin," Origins stated. Baby Bottom Balm with shea butter, lavandin and zinc oxide "creates a lasting buffer" to "relieve redness and chafing," according to Origins. Other products include Vaporizing Balm with menthol, Herbal Smelling Mix with ginger and eucalyptus, and Silky Pet Coat Wash. Available in Origins' 22 stores, the items range in price from $8.50 for the 1 oz. herbal mix to $12.50 for the 2.6 oz. skin smoother...
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