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How Salt & Stone Made Fancy Deodorant Into a $140 Million Business

With a hero speed stick that became a top seller at both Amazon and Sephora, Salt & Stone has leveraged fragrance, design and a pricing sweet spot to ride the body-care boom — however long it lasts.
Deodorant, body wash and body spray are among Salt & Stone's most popular products.
Deodorant, body wash and body spray are among Salt & Stone's most popular products. (Salt & Stone)

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Liz Flora
Liz Flora

Liz Flora is a Beauty Correspondent at Business of Fashion. She is based in Los Angeles and covers beauty and wellness.

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