Aesop

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Personal care products

Founded in Melbourne in 1987. Available in 21 countries. In Jan 2013 Brazil's Natura acquired a 65% stake, and in December 2016 bought the remaining 35%. One of a handful of Australian cosmetics companies who have had success overseas (like Bloom, Jurlique and Becca).

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Aesop Retail Pty Ltd	AUS	website	email		twitter
Natura & Co SA       owns 100% of Aesop Retail Pty Ltd	BRA	website
Personal care products Cosmetics group comprising Natura Cosmetico, The Body Shop, Aesop and Avon. Natura acquired 65% of Aesop in 2013 and the remaining 35% in 2016. Bought The Body Shop from L'Oreal in 2017, and acquired Avon in 2019.

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PRAISE	CRITICISM	INFORMATION
Aesop Retail Pty Ltd
Cruelty free company This company has either signed PETA's statement of assurance or provided a statement verifying that they do not conduct or commission any animal tests. [Source 2018][More on Animal Testing] Australian Packaging Covenant signatory Signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation. [Source 2017][More on Packaging]	Unsustainable palm oil use This company scores Ethical Consumer's worst rating for their use of palm oil, signifying they are using no or minimal certified palm products, and with no or minimal positive commitments. [Source 2019][More on Palm Oil]	Previous use of badger bristles This company did sell shaving brushes made with badger bristles, but have since changed to synthetic fibres. [Source 2016][More on Animal Rights]
Natura & Co SA
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