Natura 2234056 224171282 2008-07-07T17:24:50Z Caiaffa 905389 clean up, Replaced: Sao Paulo → São Paulo using [[Project:AutoWikiBrowser|AWB]] {{Infobox_Company | company_name = Natura Cosméticos S/A | company_logo = | company_type = Public ([[Bovespa]]: :[http://www.bovespa.com.br/Cotacoes2000/CotacaoRapidaHome.Asp?PaginaReferente=PosicaoGeralPregao.Asp&txtCodigo=NATU3 NATU3]) | foundation = [[1969]] | location_city = [[São Paulo]] | location_country = [[Brazil]] {{flagicon|Brazil}} | key_people = | industry = | products = [[Cosmetics]], [[fragrances]] and [[personal hygiene]] items | revenue = [[Image:green up.png]]$612 million [[United States dollar|USD]] ([[2003]]) | operating_income = | title = | work = | accessdate = | net_income = | num_employees = | company_slogan = ''"Bem Estar Bem"'' <br /> <small>([[English language|English]]: "Wellbeing Well")</small> | homepage = [http://www.natura.com Natura Corporate Website] }} '''Natura Cosméticos S/A''' is one of the Brazilian leading manufacturers and marketers of skin care, solar filters, cosmetics, perfume and hair care products. The company was founded in 1969 and became a public company, listed on [[Bovespa|Bolsa de Valores de São Paulo]], in 2004. Natura, which is 100% Brazilian owned, is the second largest company by sales in the cosmetics and toiletries industry in Brazil after Unilever. In 1974, Natura adopted a similar business model to Avon depending heavily on direct sales. Natura, with over 450,000 "consultants" there and another 30,000+ spread throughout Argentina, Chile and Peru, now surpasses Avon's sales in Brazil. Natura focuses on its image as an eco-friendly company (using natural products, working toward sustainable environment and social support etc). The company also prides itself on strong research and development activity. ==External links== * [http://www.naturaportugal.com Natura Brasil em Portugal homepage] {{Ibovespa companies}} [[Category:Manufacturing companies of Brazil]] {{Brazil-stub}} {{SouthAm-company-stub}} [[pt:Natura]]