Oral Care

LONDON — Two possible outcomes of Unilever’s strategic review could be an acquisition of either Colgate Palmolive or Edgewell Personal Care, Societe Generale stated in a Thursday research note. The investment firm also upgraded Unilever stock from “hold” to “buy” as well.

The firm also hinted at another possibility, but added this option is less likely.

America’s selfie-, Instagram- and overall social media-obsessed habits are propelling growth of oral care products promising instant fixes.

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SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs is partnering with the University of Washington’s Center for Pediatric Dentistry to provide dental care checkups to 115 children in need.

In honor of February’s Children’s Dental Health Month, Bartell’s contribution will be matched by Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Crest/Oral B is providing free toothbrushes to more than 100 children as part of the project.

CINCINNATI — The continued growth of the super-premium SK-II skin care brand was a main component that led Procter & Gamble to enjoy a 3% rise year over year in beauty segment sales for its 2017 fiscal second quarter ended Dec. 31.

Also rising to the occasion was innovation and marketing support for the Pantene and Head & Shoulders brands, P&G announced Friday.

BURLINGAME, Calif. — French Transit acquired the Luster Premium White brand from Dentovations. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

 “The acquisition of Luster into French Transit represents a major turning point for the company by nearly doubling it in size as well as adding significant intellectual property and distribution,” said Peter Mann, chairman of French Transit. “The combined brands reinforce French Transit’s commitment to deliver best-in-class brands with the highest safety profile in their respective categories.” 

CHICAGO — Wrigley introduced two new gum products, Orbit White and Doublemint Perfectly Sweet, as well as its “Chew To A Better You” shopping marketing campaign.

The two new gum products are intended to provide oral health benefits as well as a low-calorie treat sweetened with real sugar.

The “Chew To A Better You” shopper marketing campaign is intended to:

NBC's Today show spoke with some of Hollywood's top celebrity beauty experts to get the scoop on the best drug store beauty products to help battle the winter elements.

The network also highlighted the beauty products in one of its beauty segments and in a feature online.

The majority of the products can be found at drug and mass retailers.

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CINCINNATI — Actress, film producer and philanthropist Priyanka Chopra is joining a roster of women around the globe as Pantene’s newest Global Brand Ambassador.

Chopra will be the face of Pantene’s new campaign celebrating the Brand’s biggest shampoo launch in 30 years: Pantene Pro-V’s new Shampoo formulas that go beyond washing to fuel hair from within. Pantene’s new shampoos claim to fuel hair with the nutrients it needs to be strong from the core to endure the stressors it faces day in and day out.