Philips was inspired by the fast-growing electricity industry and the promising results of son Gerard’s own experiments to make reliable carbon filaments. In 1891 Frederik Philips financed the purchase of a modest factory in Eindhoven. Their plan? To bring cost-effective, …
September has come and gone and kids are back in school full time! If your kids are like mine, they love playing in the schoolyard with everything they can get their hands on, including dirt and wild animals. Kids like …
Neutrogena® began its success story in 1930 when founder Emanuel Stolaroff started a small specialty cosmetic company called Natone. In 1954 on a business trip to Europe, Stolaroff heard of an unusual soap developed by Dr. Edmond Fromont, a Belgian …
From their humble beginnings in 1945, AVEENO® brand founders Albert and Sidney Musher were inventors and philanthropists driven by a profound curiosity. They believed that centuries-old remedies hold the promise for human wellness, and spent time experimenting with raw cereal as …
Purple Urchin is a handmade soap company located in Ottawa’s Chinatown. What started as experiments in a damp, dark basement soon became a business operating at farmers’ markets, craft sales and online. They have since vacated their original den of …
Conair is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of health, beauty, and electronic appliances. Since its founding in 1959, the company has been a family business and it has become a leading manufacturer of national, and globally branded personal and health …
French Country Soaps French Country Soaps is the creation of Ginette, Daphnee and Jacqueline. They never knew that a hobby and a desire to create a quality product could become the wonderful and rewarding business that it is today. …
Founded in 1952, townleygirl is the leader in children’s cosmetics and hair accessories. Partnering with top-notch brands like Disney, Universal and DreamWorks, they not only create great products, but also some of the safest ones on the market. With products …
St. Tropez‘ first finishing gloss for an instant luminous ‘wet look’ effect to wow. Glossing is the new strobing, this gel based formula is easy to apply for a high gloss, dewy finish for the ultimate party tan. The tinted …
The roots of Goddess Garden go far beyond ourNova grew up in Oregon and the deep woods of British Columbia, and Paul in rural Oregon. During their childhood, they both became “early environmentalists” and developed an understanding of the …
