Unilever has finalized the sale of its Kate Somerville brand to Rare Beauty Brands, marking a strategic move to streamline its portfolio and focus on core product lines.

In parallel, Aptamer Group has progressed its partnership with Unilever, initiating on-person testing for the deodorant product Optimers. This follows a contract extension to support additional studies and the development of a second Optimer® product.

The developments underscore Unilever’s strategy to refocus its brand portfolio while continuing to invest in innovative product research and development.