Richards and Appleby Ltd is a privately owned manufacturer of cosmetics and toiletries, based in the UK. The company's expertise covers a full spectrum of beauty and personal care ranges, including skin care, nail care, self tan, sun protection and hair care. The company has significant presence worldwide through a variety of TV shopping channels, high street retailers, and in the salon and spa sector. The company's integrated capability enables clients to take advantage of a full service contract manufacturing programme, encompassing formulation creation, packaging sourcing, regulatory compliance, manufacture and warehousing. The proposition is tailored to meet and exceed any clients' expectations.Richards & Appleby Ltd was established in 1952, however its heritage dates back even further to 1896 through the acquisition of the Cyclax and Nailoid brands. Cyclax held the prestigious Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II from 1961 to 2011. R&A manufactures several high profile brands, such as Joan Collins Timeless Beauty, Leighton Denny Expert Nails and James Read Tan.www.joancollinsbeauty.comwww.leightondennyexpertnails.comwww.jamesreadtan.com