Eugène Schueller

French chemist

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Eugène Schueller was a French chemist who founded the company that would become L'Oréal in 1909. He developed a safe and effective hair dye called Auréole, which he manufactured and sold to local hair salons. Schueller's innovative approach and understanding of the market led to the international expansion of his company, which is now the world's largest developer and seller of beauty products. L'Oréal's success is attributed to its dedication to research and development, with hundreds of scientists contributing to new product innovation. Schueller also anticipated consumer needs, introducing the first sunscreen oil, Ambre Solaire, in 1935.1

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L’Oréal
…Paris in 1909 by chemist Eugène Schueller and entered the U.S. market in 1953. L’Oréal’s international headquarters is in Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France, and its U.S. subsidiary has its headquarters in New York City and El Segundo, California. The company has more than 90,000 employees worldwide. It markets 37 global brands…
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…Paris in 1909 by chemist Eugène Schueller and entered the U.S. market in 1953. L’Oréal’s international headquarters is in Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France, and its U.S. subsidiary has its headquarters in New York City and El Segundo, California. The company has more than 90,000 employees worldwide. It markets 37 global brands…
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