Merz Apothecary is a 145 year-old retail pharmacy and boutique in Chicago. It sells unique, natural, and hard-to-find health and personal care products from around the world. The store carries an awesome array of good quality products, including soaps, lotion, skincare, fragrances, vitamins, shaving products, shampoo, conditioner, beauty products, herbs, supplements, and unique teas. It is a great place to buy items like probiotics, with the necessary care like refrigeration. The staff is very friendly, kind, and informative. Shoppers can find all sorts of unique products, from natural sea sponges to specific items like the GoToob, often unavailable elsewhere. Many appreciate shopping locally to avoid online carbon footprint.