Aesop’s Fables are some of the most famous ancient Greek tales with moral lessons in history, and many of the tales are used to guide children. Image: “Aesop Tells his Fables” by Johann Michael ...

Aesop has been approached for comment. The brand is in the top-10 rankings among high-end cosmetics in China, Japan and Korea, and uses plant-based ingredients in its body, hair and skin products.

L'Oreal has agreed to buy Australian skincare brand Aesop in a deal worth $2.53bn (£2bn), the French beauty giant's largest takeover in decades. The brand is a "superb combination of urbanity ...