NBTY, Inc., a global leader in vitamins, nutritional supplements and sports nutrition, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Dr. Organic, a leading naturally inspired skincare line in the UK. The deal is expected to close later this year.
Founded in 2008, Dr. Organic combines nature’s finest ingredients with the latest skincare science to ensure that each active component remains as pure, powerful and effective in the finished product as the day it was sourced. All of the brand’s products are free from parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, perfumes, artificial fragrances, petrochemicals, genetically modified organisms, animal ingredients and animal testing.
The company’s product portfolio includes some of the best-selling and most sought-after personal care products, including Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo, Manuka Honey Body Butter, Coconut Oil Moisture Melt and Organic Snail Gel.
“We are extremely enthusiastic about the strategic acquisition of Dr. Organic. We have a tremendous opportunity to expand our health and wellness portfolio and to broaden the distribution of these highly regarded products,” says NBTY president and CEO Steve Cahillane. “We believe the acquisition will allow us to accelerate NBTY’s entry into the mass-market beauty and skincare category … an area which we believe can be an important growth engine for our business.”
