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CALGON is a complete line of bath and body beauty products in a wide variety of fragrances that stimulates the senses and takes you to your very own paradise.

CALGON offers you a chance to discover the personal joy of a spirited destination. It is an exhilarating getaway from daily life, a lively physical experience and emotional journey where you travel to an idyllic world that is all your own.

Timeline

 
1946 Calgon fragrance bath launches
1960s
1970s
1980s
“Calgon Take Me Away” TV and print advertising begins

Classic TV Spots: (Click link to view.)
1989 Benckiser acquires Calgon. Changes slogan to “Calgon Time”.
1995 Coty acquires Calgon. “Take Me Away” advertising resumes. Launches body wash
1997-98 Calgon becomes the #1 brand in specialty bath. Launches bubble baths, shower gels, body lotions. Brand website www.takemeaway.com launches.
2000-2002 New advertising debuts focusing on skin benefits. Launches Calgon Smiley targeting tween girls ages 7-13 and Silky Skin Shave Mousses.
2003-2008 Calgon adds new collections: Blossoms, Brazilian Beauty, Mmmmmm, and Get Juic’d.
2007 Ascendia Brands acquires Calgon
2009 Ilex Consumer Products Group acquires Calgon
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