Yves Rocher
Founder of Yves Rocher Company
Born
April 7th, 1930
95 years ago
Died
2009
16 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Business Leaders
Country
France
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Founded the Yves Rocher Company, specializing in botanical beauty products. Pioneered the concept of direct selling in the cosmetics industry, enabling customers to purchase products through direct mail and later through retail locations. The company became a significant player in the global beauty market, focusing on natural and sustainable ingredients. Developed a strong brand presence and emphasized the importance of ecology in beauty products, which influenced the industry standards.
Founded the Yves Rocher Company
Popularized botanical beauty products
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