Born from Allie’s search for a simpler answer to dry skin during New York City winters and commutes, lazy balm makes a travel-friendly, all-in-one body balm. The made-to-order balm uses five natural ingredients and comes in a biodegradable paper push-up tube, replacing a bagful of separate lotions and lip balms.
Ocean Body Balm, LLCOcean Body Balm, LLC is a Temple Hills, Maryland skincare company built around an all-natural balm recipe it says has been passed down through generations. It makes handcrafted skin products for individual customers and wholesale resellers, with its Blue Wave balm positioned for moisturizing dry or problem skin.UPPER MARLBORO, MD
Kate McLeodFounded in 2016 by trained pastry chef Kate McLeod, Kate McLeod makes solid, waterless moisturizers that melt into skin like a lotion bar. What began with cocoa butter in Kate’s Brooklyn kitchen is now hand-crafted by local chefs, bakers, and makers at the company’s Hudson Valley workshop. Its Body Stones use plant-based ingredients in plastic-free, refillable packaging, turning everyday skin care into a small self-care ritual.RED HOOK, NY
BiographyFounded by Canadian-born founder and CEO Linda Thompson, Biography makes oil-focused natural skincare for the face and body. Its proprietary formulas use sustainably sourced natural ingredients, with vegan, cruelty-free products and packaging designed for reuse or recycling. The New York-based brand pairs its oil expertise with bold Art Deco-inspired design and signature scents.
Eve's Body FuzionsBorn from a daughter’s effort to help her mother’s severe dry skin, Eve’s Body Fuzions is a women-owned local business making organic and natural skincare, including handmade solid lotion bars and body frostings. Its formulations use nutrient-rich oils, butters and herbs while avoiding synthetic dyes, petroleum, parabens and mineral oil. The Waldorf, Maryland company also emphasizes zero-waste practices through eco-friendly packaging and refill programs.