Dr Richard Smith is the COO of Vivimed Labs Limited, with responsibility for the speciality chemicals business, which includes the beauty care and industrial care portfolios. He was previously managing director of James Robinson, which was bought by Vivimed in 2008. Personal Care spoke to Dr Richard Smith about the links between pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and what the future holds for the personal care industry.
PC: Why do you use the phrase “The beauty of chemistry” in promotional material?
RS: This symbolises the connection between the markets we serve in personal care and the products we offer which are based on a diverse range of technologies and chemistries. Our business is focused on supplying the world’s leading personal care companies and helping them deliver their marketing strategies in making consumers feel better about themselves (from clean and coloured hair to fairer and smoother skin) and improving their lives (safer products through the use of anti-microbial agents) and in our opinion that clearly demonstrates “The beauty of chemistry”.
PC: How does your involvement in the pharmaceutical sector translate into benefits for the personal care industry?
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