“Receiving our GFSI certification is a landmark moment for USANA and our manufacturing capabilities,” said Jim Brown, USANA President and CEO. “In the crowded health and wellness space it’s important to differentiate yourself. Receiving this certification is a great way for us to do just that. I’m extremely proud of our manufacturing and quality teams who have implemented the standards and practices necessary to pass this demanding audit.” 

The goal of GFSI is to reduce recalls and deliver safer products to consumers, and this certification signifies that USANA’S enrobed snack bars and drink mix powders meet stringent requirements for food safety management systems. 

“SQF is considered to be the highest standard in the industry, and our certification with them places us at the top of the mountain,” said Walter Noot, USANA Chief Operating Officer. “Having SQF certify our dedication to the safest and highest-quality production standards is a huge benefit to us—especially with our foods products. I look forward to the new opportunities this certification can create for us. Thank you to everyone at our USANA foods facility for all their hard work.” 

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“We have a 20-year history in Mainland China, and we continue to invest in our future in the region,” said Ryan Napierski, Nu Skin President and CEO. “This new facility, along with our China headquarters completed in 2014, represent our two largest overseas investments and a significant commitment to China as a key R&D and manufacturing center for the company.” 

Nu Skin invested $55 million in the project, taking effort to design construction in accordance with green building standards that conserve energy and reduce water consumption. 

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“This win is outstanding for our manufacturing and operations teams,” said Jim Brown, USANA CEO and President. “I am so proud to work for a company that continuously seeks improvement and goes above and beyond. USANA is committed to excellence, and being named manufacturer of the year for a second year in a row proves that.” 

USANA’s manufacturing facility is FDA-registered and GMP-certified by USP and NSF, and features nutritional supplement machines that can produce up to half a million tablets per hour. Each machine is also designed to monitor its output for specific quality attributes and can customize or change the shape and size of each supplement. 

“USANA has a mission to manufacture high-quality products, and because we take pride in our manufacturing practices, we create products people trust,” said Walter Noot, USANA Chief Operating Officer. “We are one of the few companies to manufacture almost 70% of our products in our state-of-the-art, FDA-registered facility (excluding Mainland China), something I am truly proud of.”

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Arnest is the largest manufacturer of perfume, cosmetic and household products sold in aerosol packages in Russia, and will maintain secure employment for those working in the factory, as well as provide an ongoing supply of products to clients, including those purchasing Oriflame products.

The transaction is expected to finalize in the second quarter of this year. 

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And it’s no wonder. Collagen makes up about 75 percent of the dry weight of our skin, providing the volume that makes skin plump and keeps lines at bay. However, we break down collagen faster than our bodies can replace it as we age. A number of recent studies are showing promising results on collagen’s ability to improve the elasticity and the appearance of skin.

A number of organizations are now offering collagen supplementation for anti-aging and beauty. One of the most notable in direct selling is Vasayo, with its late 2021 launch of Beléza Collagen, a complex, multi-nutrient formula that supports soft, supple, and beautiful skin. As a unique blend of collagen, biotin, keratin, antioxidants, and synergistic components such as Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, Beléza Collagen is a powerful formula that can keep skin looking vibrant and healthy and has achieved high success among the company’s Brand Partners and customers in early use. 

Beléza Collagen’s launch has been exceptionally successful for two reasons: 

The first is the product’s Advanced Delivery Technology, developed with the oversight of Vasayo Chief Scientific Officer, Tracy Gibbs. Advanced Delivery Technology uses a proprietary micronization process to create ultra-small collagen molecules for superior absorption. For maximum efficiency as a support for beautiful skin (as well as hair, nails, and joint function), studies show positive outcomes for females from a 2.5 Gram (g) dose per day for a period of 8 weeks, and additional benefits after approximately 12 weeks. 

Vasayo’s advanced delivery technology also leads to the product’s second advantage, as greater absorption leads to greater economy. While some providers recommend a cycle of 15 days per month of consecutive use followed by a two-week break for ideal absorption, Beléza requires only 10 days of consecutive use followed by a 20-day break before beginning the cycle again. This brings the cost of Beléza Collagen, at 10 doses per month, to as little as one third the price of other popular subscription alternatives. 

Ideal manufacturing and proper dosing is key 

The right manufacturing process and the dosing and usage of collagen supplements is particularly important. A manufacturing process that draws from inferior ingredients or introduces contaminants, for example, could lead to negative side effects such as swelling or allergic reactions or gastrointestinal distress. Likewise, experts note that the visual benefits of collagen use for improved skin tone and hair can lead to the temptation to use too much collagen, in an assumption that if “some is good, more could be even better.” Consumers should exercise caution in this regard, as many providers of collagen products advise taking collagen shots or doses at full daily dose continually over long periods of time or even forever. Some even advise taking two servings per day, for good measure, thus creating the potential for negative side effects and taking a needless hit to consumers’ wallets. 

In early months of usage, Vasayo’s Brand Partners reported stunning results. All benefits documented by published studies have been evident. Anecdotally, the early users of Beléza and other well-produced collagen supplementation products report additional benefits including better tendon and joint function, which is not surprising as a co-aligned function with the moisture and elasticity of skin. Other sometimes reported benefits include support for reduction of belly fat after approximately 15 days of usage. Some early users have reported additional resiliency and moisturization of female tissues being affected by the transitions of menopause. While these outcomes are not as widely supported by independent studies as of yet, they are important indications that popularity of high-quality collagen supplementation is well earned. 

Which sources of collagen are best? 

Another important point related to collagen supplementation is the collagen source. According to food science experts including Tracy Gibbs, marine collagen, when properly sourced and of high quality, is the superior source. Bovine sources of collagen are sometimes touted as a superior source of these compounds, but as Gibbs notes, are actually inferior, due to large molecule size and poorer absorption. 

For more information on Beléza Collagen, readers can visit the Beléza Collagen-specific product information pages of Vasayo.com. As an organization, Vasayo is a privately-held direct sales company headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah, that is growing rapidly in its visibility and stature. Vasayo has been acknowledged as one of the Top 50 Healthcare Companies in the World by the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare (IFAH) in June 2019. Vasayo creates and markets products that promote wellness, enhance beauty, and support daily renewal. Through innovations in food science technology, Vasayo maximizes the delivery of nutrients to the human body using liposomal technology and other advanced delivery systems. 

In all, the use of nutritional supplementation for anti-aging and beauty is a dynamic new arena that Vasayo will continue to participate in strongly in 2022 and the years to come, according to company executives. For more information on the company, readers can visit Vasayo.com and can follow the company on Facebook or Instagram. 

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TheFaceshop Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of LG Household & Health Care Ltd., one of Asia’s largest consumer goods and beauty companies, will acquire all of the shares of Avon’s Beauty manufacturing operation in Guangzhou. Net proceeds to Avon will be $44 million.

The companies also agreed to enter into a manufacturing and supply agreement, under which the Guangzhou factory will manufacture products for Avon’s fast-growing Chinese business and other markets, while maximizing the capacity of the plant for its own production. Avon’s associates at the facility will remain with the operation.

These agreements are another step in Avon’s strategic shift to opening up its business mind-set with best-in-class partners to efficiently manufacture and deliver products in service of the millions of beauty entrepreneurs and their customers around the world.

“This transaction is a significant step forward in our efforts to ‘Open Up Avon’ by operating more efficiently, with a leaner, more agile global infrastructure,” said Jan Zijderveld, CEO of Avon. “This agreement provides us with greater operational and financial flexibility, while allowing us to benefit from the local knowledge, world-class products, R&D expertise and infrastructure of internationally- recognized partners such as LG H&H. By operating with a local structure that fits our purpose, we will be better positioned to capture the significant opportunity in China and the wider Asian market. We know LG H&H well and believe that they will continue to be a strong partner for Avon as we collectively seek to grow our business in the region.”

Suk Cha, CEO of LG Household & Health Care, said, “We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Avon and add a state-of-the-art facility with powerful capabilities to deliver quality products for the fast-growth local market. Our past interactions with Avon provide us a sound understanding of its brand power and global reach, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with Avon as we both explore ways to grow our product lines, bring desirable products to market faster, and each accelerate our growth across Asia.”

The transaction is expected to close by February 2019 following customary local regulatory approvals.

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Gene Tipps

“Gene is a proven leader with exceptional experience leading global operations for network marketing companies around the world,” said Christopher Pair Garza, president of Operations and International for Plexus. “He is one of the industry’s top experts and we are pleased he chose to join Plexus as the company enters its second decade with a focus on domestic growth and expansion into new international markets.”

Tipps’s career includes executive positions in which he has helped to open international markets for several direct sales companies, and as director of Global Logistics, managing operations in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

“I have spent more than 20 years building high-performance teams in fast-growing environments in the United States, as well as Latin American, Europe and Asia-Pacific,” said Tipps. “Plexus has a stellar reputation, and this is a fantastic opportunity to further develop a world-class international supply chain as we continue to bring health and happiness around the globe though our unique products and opportunity.”

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Other market factors driving the lipstick market globally are the increasing preference for organic cosmetics, rapid urbanization and increasing internet usage, coupled with the growing demand for lipsticks across major developing countries.

Additionally, marketing strategies such as advertisement of products on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other websites by lipstick manufacturing companies are anticipated to further aid the global lipstick market over the coming years.

The report discusses the following aspects of lipstick market globally: lipstick market size, share & forecast; segmental analysis – by product type (gloss, matte & others), by distribution channel (supermarkets/hypermarkets, departmental/grocery stores, multi branded retail stores & others), by region; competitive analysis; and changing market trends and emerging opportunities.

Companies featured in the report include L’Oreal International, Christian Dior SE, Shiseido Company Limited, The Este Lauder Companies Inc., Revlon Inc., Coty Inc., Avon Products Inc., INGLOT Cosmetics, Chanel S.A. and ABLE C&C Co. Ltd.

For more information on the report, click here.

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Upon completion of this third phase in 2019, doTERRA will have more than 2,950 employees in Utah and nearly 970,000 square feet of professional office, medical, manufacturing and fulfillment space, spanning 100 acres.

Office Building

Set to be completed in fall 2018, the new 67,055-square-foot office building will provide office space to seat an additional 400 employees as well as plans for a childcare center that will serve up to 84 students daily, including infants, toddlers and young children. doTERRA also will provide childcare scholarships for the center based on need.

“We applaud doTERRA’s commitment to strengthen Pleasant Grove’s quality of living and create 700 additional jobs,” said Pleasant Grove Mayor Michael W. Daniels. “We know that these efforts will contribute to a healthier community and stronger local economy, and will support our vision to make Pleasant Grove a premier city in Utah County.”

Medical Clinic

Slated for completion in spring 2019, the new medical clinic will initially offer resources for doTERRA employees and Wellness Advocates, with plans to eventually serve the community. This 39,500-square-foot innovative space is designed to expand as need demands with the potential of two additional buildings. It can accommodate 100 employees and five medical doctors with a focus on integrative care.

“Expanding our campus provides additional opportunities for research and growth so we can continue to lead the way in sourcing, testing, manufacturing and distributing essential oils and other healthy living products for customers around the world,” said David Stirling, Founding Executive, Chairman and CEO of doTERRA. “Health and wellness are the core of our business, and we’re pleased to create a clinic where we can validate the medical benefits of oils with modern medicine. We look forward to providing this care to our employees and Wellness Advocates and expanding this service to the broader community in the future.”

Manufacturing Facility Expansion

As part of its expansion plans, doTERRA will more than double the size of its current manufacturing facility, bringing its total square footage from nearly 125,000 square feet to almost 324,000 square feet. Once it is completed in fall 2018, the expansion will offer capacity for an additional 200 employees. The additions to the facility will be built to the highest OTC and TGA standards. Any doTERRA product distilled or sold throughout the world will come through this facility, lending more opportunities for research and development.

High-efficiency lighting and mechanical systems will be utilized throughout all buildings, along with materials containing a high percentage of recycled content and items locally sourced in Utah. Further development and improvements to the existing wetlands area will also be a priority throughout the building process.

Fulfillment Center

The new fulfillment center will be built along the I-15 corridor in Lindon near the Pleasant Grove exit. The 270,000-square foot facility will reside on 32 acres and house nearly 250 new employees. Once completed, this facility will serve doTERRA’s global customer base and act as a hub to support doTERRA fulfillment centers throughout the world.

Designed to be a highly efficient fulfillment space, this facility will utilize advanced automation to fulfill orders with speed and accuracy. Staying true to doTERRA’s values, the fulfillment center will be designed and constructed with sustainability, customer satisfaction and employee wellbeing at the forefront.

Since its founding in 2008, doTERRA continues to grow rapidly, with sales and shipping to customers in over 120 countries. In recognition of its outstanding workplace environment and culture, doTERRA has been named one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes magazine for the past two years.

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