Did Burt's Bees sell?

[lisalulu]

I'm hoping I'm posting in the right place. I was just reading our recent co-op newsletter and there was a small paragraph on Burt's Bees possibly getting bought by Clorox?? Is it true-hoping someone here has heard if the deal went through?

[JessicaS]

Yes



http://www.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/...0051&langId=-1

[Dabble]

Oh man.

At first glance I really don't like that. At second glance I don't know what to think. I just hope Clorox leaves the line alone and doesn't start fiddling with things.

[Eben'sMama]

: I can't wait until all the products I use are owned by the same huge, evil corporation.

[lorelei]

OH, no!!!!!! I was looking forward to being able to justify buying the baby lotion next summer when dc3 comes along. Crapola.

WTF do all the evil conglomerates have to pillage everything?!?!?

[Turquesa]

Grrrrrrr!

First Tom's of Maine, now this!

[happyhippiemama]

Originally Posted by Turquesa

First Tom's of Maine, now this!

Wait, Tom's of Maine? Got bought?

I really do love my ignorance sometimes. Now I'm :

[Turquesa]

Procter & Gamble. :

[maplesugar]

That sucks.
I just discovered their repair serum and love it.

[dbsam]

I didn't know about either of these sales. Althought the info is disappointing thank you for listing it. I guess I'll be looking for a new toothpaste and a few replacements for the BB products.

[kamilla626]

That stinks.

[dbsam]

FYI: I just did a quick look-up...Tom's of Maine was purchased by Colgate-Palmolive not P&G.

[dbsam]

I know this is a little OT, but since Tom's of Maine came up...I was thinkng of sending something like this to them: (I'd like to send something to Burt's Bees too.)

I was so sorry to hear about your partnership with Colgate-Palmolive. Although we have been using your products for years, I am no longer a customer.

While I understand the concept that companies like Colgate-Palmolive may learn from the success of animal/environmentally friendly companies and eventually become concerned with animal testing, animal ingredients, environmental issues, or chemicals in products and to promote this we should continue to purchase your products to ‘show’ how popular these beliefs are hoping to convert the Colgate-Palmolive’s of the world. However, I cannot support a company who I feel is simply profiting from both markets – the compassionate consumer and other consumers.

I will continue to show my support for cruelty-free, compassionate, environmental products by purchasing from a company that is 100% committed to this ideal.

Does it make sense? (I am tired...) It has the worlds longest run-on sentence! I know it won't do any good now. I think it would just make me feel better.

[TheTruth]

Its not pillaging you wench. Burts Bees sold out. Unless they are a publically traded company then the only people who have the final say are the CEOs and I think the stockholders. Blame them, not clorox.

[bellabear]

uugh. I used to use a lot of Burt's stuff, but noticed they use a lot of "fragrance" in their products and smelled strong to me. I did get some of the diaper ointment the other day (no fragrance), guess I won't be doing that again.

[Thalia]

If you like the Burt's Bees products, you might want to check out the Clear Hills Honey company. They make some really nice beeswax creams and lotions and lip balms, and it's a family owned business.

http://www.clearhillshoney.com/

[funkygranolamama]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
I run a health food store and am in charge of ordering. Where the heck does this lead me? People WANT Burt's Bees. I want it. Now, I don't know what to do. Maybe I should put up a sign by burt's bees that informs people it's been sold (in case they care). Boo.

[dbsam]

Originally Posted by bellabear

uugh. I used to use a lot of Burt's stuff, but noticed they use a lot of "fragrance" in their products and smelled strong to me. I did get some of the diaper ointment the other day (no fragrance), guess I won't be doing that again.

For the kids, I prefer California Baby or Jason products over the Burt's Bees. I really like the CA Baby calendula cream as a diaper or 'boo boo' ointment.

[2crazykids]

I don't know who owns Hyland's but they make a fantastic diaper ointment.

I've stopped using BB's years ago. Never really liked their stuff and there are soooo many better companies and products out there.

Is Jason sold yet?

[dbsam]

Originally Posted by 2crazykids

Is Jason sold yet?

I hope not, we've been using several of their products. Was there a pending sale?