THE WHAT? The Body Shop’s fair trade suppliers, working with communities from the Amazon to Africa, are left with over US$1 million in potentially unpaid and unordered beauty ingredients due to the company’s UK arm entering administration.
THE DETAILS These suppliers, part of 18 global community fair trade partnerships, some over 20 years old, face significant financial losses, impactful for families in low-income, remote areas. The Body Shop continues to trade under administration, but supplier debts are uncertain and may be prioritized.
THE WHY? The recent acquisition by Aurelius and the insolvency of The Body Shop’s German division add to the uncertainty, affecting the entire supply chain, including intermediaries and manufacturers, with concerns about the future payments for orders, such as a €300,000 order from Brazilian cooperative CoppalJ.
Aesthetic supplies USA refers to products and equipment used in the field of aesthetic medicine and cosmetic treatments that are available for purchase in the United States. These supplies encompass a wide range of items necessary for various aesthetic procedures and treatments conducted by professionals such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aestheticians, and other qualified practitioners.
Examples of aesthetic supplies include:
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Dermal Fillers: Injectable substances used to restore volume and reduce wrinkles.
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Botulinum Toxin (Botox): Injectables used to temporarily relax facial muscles and reduce wrinkles.
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Laser Devices: Equipment used for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, tattoo removal, and other laser treatments.
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Chemical Peels: Solutions applied to the skin to exfoliate and improve texture.
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Microdermabrasion Devices: Tools used for mechanical exfoliation to rejuvenate skin.
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Microneedling Devices: Devices that create tiny punctures in the skin to stimulate collagen production.
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Cosmeceuticals: Skincare products that contain biologically active ingredients with pharmaceutical-like benefits.
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Sterilization and Disinfection Products: Essential for maintaining hygiene and preventing infections in clinical settings.
