Aesop (brand)

Aēsop, is an Australian skin care brand owned by Brazilian company Natura. In addition to skincare, Aesop also produces hair care, soaps and fragrance, a total of over 80 hair, skin and body care formulations. The brand does not advertise or offer discounts or sales. It is available in 43 countries.

Aesop was founded by hairdresser Dennis Paphitis in 1987 in Melbourne. Suzanne Santos, whose current job title is Product Advocate, was instrumental in the founding and growth of the company.

In 2010 Harbert Australia Private Equity bought a minority stake in the company; Aesop used the capital injection to fund growth. In December 2012, Aesop sold a 65% stake in its business to Brazilian direct-sales cosmetics company Natura Cosméticos for US$71.6 million (approximately AUD $68 million).

The brand can be found in its own 'signature spaces' (concept stores) and department stores such as David Jones across Australia and internationally, as well as its own online store.

It has stores in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, USA, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Sweden, Norway and the UK. In the US, it is also available at Barneys New York,Nordstrom and Saks 5th Avenue.

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