Church & Dwight Includes Cannabinoids Among Nair Bladeless Shave Luxury Treatment Choices

First Response Pregnancy Test Line Extended With Comfort Check

C&D launching three-product Nair Bladeless Shave line extension, including one with cannabinoids. First Response line Comfort Check extension contains three early tests and five pregnancy strips.

C&D extends its Nair line Bladeless Shave containing cannabinoid, lavender oil or rosewater along with the active depilatory ingredient calcium thioglycolate. • Source: Church & Dwight

Church & Dwight Co. Inc.’s recent product line extensions include a Nair hair removal formulation made with cannabinoids and an at-home pregnancy kit for women who test often.

C&D is rolling out a three-product Nair Bladeless Shave line, including one containing purity-tested cannabinoids, said chief marketing officer Britta Bomhard on 8

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