Amlavi soap.

• Author: Peterson, Eric
• Position: Colorado Cool Stuff

After a lengthy period of R&D, Amlavi--an amalgamation of amor (love), laughter, and vie (life)--sold its first soap late last year. "We're very picky," said co-founder John Ehlers, a longtime chiropractor who started the company with hair designer Dayn Conrad. "It took over a year to get our scents just right." With a sextet of aromas--floral, chocolate, citrus, tropical, sandalwood and eucalyptus mint--Amlavi uses high-quality, natural ingredients that "nurture and purify the skin," Ehlers added. He plans to expand into lotions and bath oils in the...