The roots of Avon can be traced back to 1886, when a door-to-door salesman David McConnell made the decision to sell perfumes, rather than books to women.
Known in those days as The California Perfume Company, the business quickly prospered and Mr. McConnell appointed his First General Agent, Mrs. Persis Foster Eames Albee. At a time before women even had the right to vote, Mrs. Albee was instrumental in establishing the unique sales method that continues to be Avon's hallmark today.
David McConnell had aspirations to expand his company overseas and recognized the need to change the company name. Having been enchanted by the beauty of Stratford upon Avon during a visit to England, David McConnell was inspired, and in 1939 he chose the name 'Avon' for his growing international company.
In 1995, Avon began it’s operations in India and today is one of the most promising direct selling companies in India with growing market share in the beauty industry.
There are thousands of Avon Empowered Women across India enjoying the opportunity to earn as an Avon Beauty & Fashion Advisors. We create beauty products of demonstrable product quality and value, so that our Avon Beauty & Fashion Advisors can sell them easily and with confidence to their friends, family and other customers. At Avon, beauty is the journey, empowerment is the destination.