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title: "C.O. Bigelow – The Oldest Apothecary in America"
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# C.O. Bigelow – The Oldest Apothecary in America

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Notify me when available   Collosol Eau de Lait - Makeup Remover From $17.00 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Select Options Select Options Close drawer Size : 3.4 fl. oz / 100 ml 3.4 fl. oz / 100 ml 8.5 fl. oz / 250 ml 13.5 fl oz / 400 ml Price: $17.00 Qty: Decrease quantity for Eau de Lait - Makeup Remover Increase quantity for Eau de Lait - Makeup Remover Add to cart   C.O. Bigelow My Favorite Night Balm No. 306 $8.95 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Add to cart   C.O. Bigelow Mentha Exfoliating Body Soap No. 1413 $14.00 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Add to cart   View all Top Sellers Tried & True C.O. Bigelow Rose All-Purpose Salve Tin No. 012 $9.00 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Add to cart   C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Balm Stick No. 1131 $9.00 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Add to cart   C.O. Bigelow Lemon Body Cream No. 005 - 8 oz $30.00 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Add to cart   C.O. Bigelow Herbal Comfort Soak No. 122 $28.00 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Add to cart   View all Tried & True Shop by Popular Categories Beloved essentials, crafted to meet your every need Fragrance Bigelow Bath & Body Men's Hair Make Up Face Care As seen on the Today Show “How this longtime apothecary in NYC looks toward the future” Watch the video Close modal Previous Next “A New York drugstore nearly as storied as the city itself. C.O. Bigelow in Greenwich Village has helped heal Manhattan’s ailing for generations, thanks in large part to the work of a single family.” "New York's most iconic "IYKYK" beauty destinations: C.O. Bigelow. The apothecary-pharmacy has been a Greenwich Village mainstay since 1838, known for its curated selection of high-quality skincare, haircare, fragrance, and bodycare heroes." "Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s exact headbands are still available at C.O. Bigelow in Manhattan's Greenwich Village neighborhood. The Sixth Avenue shop opened in 1838. Since then, the store has expanded to include an in-house line of beauty, wellness, and lifestyle products." "Inside the time capsule, you’ll find effervescent antacids and headache relievers hanging out with Turkish rose water, Italian toothpastes, British boar-bristle brushes you know by first and last name, sparkly things to stick in your hair, and that teal, breath-freshening lip balm of early-aughts fame." "Ian Ginsberg stood in his West Village office above C.O. Bigelow, considered by some to be the oldest pharmacy in the United States. He was unwrapping vintage items from the early 1900s. “These items still give me chills,” he said." "Since 1838, C.O. Bigelow has been serving New York City. "We've been here for 182 years—through world wars, blackouts, and 9/11," says president and owner Ian Ginsberg. "I don't want to say we're used to this, but this is what we were meant to do. We're the first place people call." America's Oldest Apothecary OUR APOTHECARY, OUR LEGACY For nearly two centuries, we have served prominent personalities and stayed true to our traditions, offering personalized attention, custom formulas, and therapeutic natural preparations. Our History From the Archives Discover our legendary formulas SHOP NOW C.O. Bigelow Lemon Body Cream No. 005 - 8 oz $30.00 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Add to cart   C.O. Bigelow Lotio Mentholus No. 002 $32.00 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Add to cart   C.O. Bigelow Dr. Keightley's Mouthwash Concentrate No. 117 $22.50 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Add to cart   C.O. Bigelow Rose All-Purpose Salve Tin No. 012 $9.00 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Add to cart   C.O. Bigelow Herbal Comfort Soak No. 122 $28.00 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Add to cart   C.O. Bigelow Bay Rum Cologne No. 032 $49.00 product-summary.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> yotpo-reviews.liquid --> Add to cart   View all 24 products Previous Next Earn Big Rewards Join our rewards program to earn points with every purchase and unlock exclusive discounts Learn More Est. 1838 Visit the NYC Store YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD APOTHECARY Located in Greenwich Village, C.O. Bigelow offers old-world formularies and a curated collection of favorites. For nearly two centuries, we've upheld apothecary traditions with personalized care, bespoke formulas, and therapeutic remedies. Visit Us Connect With Us @COBIGELOW