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In 1851, Kiehl’s was founded as an old-world apothecary in New York City's East Village neighborhood. Our unique, extensive background represents a blend of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal and medicinal knowledge developed and advanced through generations
THE FOUNDERS
John Kiehl
Founded in 1851 by John Kiehl, Kiehl's began as a homeopathic pharmacy located in New York City‘s East Village: 3rd Avenue and 13th Street. [2] In 1921 Irving Morse, a former apprentice and Russian Jewish émigré who had studied pharmacology at Columbia University, purchased the store. Morse was involved in developing many of Kiehl's products that are still popular today; including Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion and Creme de Corps.
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