# Red Flower

> Red Flower is a New York City natural lifestyle company founded in 1999 by cultural anthropologist and herbalist Yael Alkalay. It makes biodegradable, biocompatible botanical beauty - certified organic perfumes, aromatherapeutic body and hair care, bath-house-inspired home spa collections, and its signature petal-topped candles. Vegan, cruelty-free and free of parabens, sulfates and petrochemicals, the brand turns everyday washing and bathing into deliberate sensory rituals, and supplies luxury hotels and spas with award-winning guest-room amenities.

- **Founded:** 1999
- **Headquarters:** New York, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Yael Alkalay (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~46 employees
- **Products:** Organic Perfume Oils, Aromatherapeutic Body Care, Hair Care, Home Spa Collections, Home Fragrance
- **Notable:** Pioneered biodegradable, biocompatible botanical beauty in 1999, well ahead of the clean-beauty movement, Operating for 25+ years as an independent, women- and minority-owned NYC brand, Award-winning luxury hotel and spa amenity collections

## Products & services

- **Organic Perfume Oils** — Certified organic roll-on perfume oils such as the Guaiac Perfume Oil, distilling botanical essences into wearable, all-natural fragrance.
- **Aromatherapeutic Body Care** — 100% biodegradable body washes, lotions, scrubs and oils - free of parabens, dyes, petrochemicals and sulfates.
- **Hair Care** — Botanically based washes and conditioners, including the Palo Santo Cleansing Hair Wash and Wanderlust Hydrating Shampoo.
- **Home Spa Collections** — Bath-house-inspired collections - Japan (onsen), Hammam and Nature - featuring bath salts, soaks and rituals.
- **Home Fragrance** — Signature petal-topped scented candles and room diffusers for aromatherapy at home.
- **Hotel & Spa Amenities** — Award-winning guest-room toiletry and spa treatment collections supplied to luxury hospitality properties.

## Achievements

- Pioneered biodegradable, biocompatible botanical beauty in 1999, well ahead of the clean-beauty movement
- Operating for 25+ years as an independent, women- and minority-owned NYC brand
- Award-winning luxury hotel and spa amenity collections
- Extensive editorial coverage in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Well+Good, Town & Country and Travel + Leisure
- Signature petal-topped candles recognized as a brand hallmark

## Latest updates

- **2024-05** — Refreshed brand identity and celebrated its 25-year anniversary.
- **2024-07** — Highlighted signature Palo Santo and Hammam home-spo collections on its updated storefront.

## Links

- Website: https://redflower.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/red-flower
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/redflowernyc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redflowernyc/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/redflowernyc
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redflowernyc

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Last updated: 2026-07-03